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Core i9-13900KS

Core i9
Current Price
$479.00
MSRP: $699.00
Overall Rank
(Consumer CPUs only)
#5
of 234
Overall Rank
#19
of 251
Value Rank
#75
of 207
Gaming Rank
#105
of 251
Productivity Rank
#116
of 251

Core Specifications

Cores
24
Threads
32
P-Cores
8
E-Cores
16
Base Clock
3.0 GHz
Boost Clock (Single)
6.0 GHz
Socket
LGA1700
Lithography
10nm

Cache

L1 Cache
80 KB per core
L2 Cache
2 MB per core
L3 Cache
36 MB (shared)

Power & Thermal

TDP
150W
Base Power
150W
Max Turbo Power
253W

Memory Support

Memory Types
DDR4/DDR5
Max Memory
N/A
Memory Channels
N/A
ECC Support
No

Platform & Connectivity

PCIe Version
5.0
PCIe Lanes
20
Integrated GPU
Yes
Integrated GPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 770

Closest Competitors by Performance

Core i9-13900KS (Selected)26,362

Quick Stats

Generation
13th Gen
Release Date
1/12/2023 - 3 years old
Status
N/A
Market Segment
Desktop

Performance Scores

Overall
26362
Value55.0
Efficiency175.7

Benchmark Scores

Cinebench R23 Single2,339
Cinebench R23 Multi40,404
Geekbench 6 Single3,124
Geekbench 6 Multi21,383
PassMark60,556

Console Comparison

Core i9-13900KS
100%
100%
Xbox Series X(Gen 9 (2020))
37%
37%
PS5(Gen 9 (2020))
36%
36%
Xbox One X(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
7%
PS4 Pro(Gen 8 Mid (2016-2017))
6%
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Notes

The Core i9-13900KS is Intel's special edition 13th gen flagship featuring 24 cores (8 P-cores, 16 E-cores) with boost speeds up to 6.0 GHz. This binned processor represents the peak of Raptor Lake performance, offering higher clock speeds than the standard 13900K for enthusiasts seeking maximum capability. It excels in lightly-threaded workloads and competitive gaming where frequency matters most. The extreme boost speeds demand premium cooling solutions and come with higher power consumption. Ideal for overclockers and enthusiasts who want the absolute fastest 13th gen CPU regardless of cost. Supports DDR5-5600 and PCIe 5.0, targeting users who demand peak performance and have the cooling infrastructure to support it.