Intel · Core i9 · 2022 · LGA1700
The Intel Core i9-13900K is a desktop processor with 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficiency-cores), released in 2022 at an MSRP of $549. It is part of the Core i9 lineup, using the 13th Gen platform, and fits the LGA1700 socket. Internally, it is built on the "Raptor Lake" architecture. Only the 8 P-cores support Hyper-Threading, while the 16 E-cores handle a single thread each, together yielding 32 threads: the P-cores tackle latency-sensitive and lightly-threaded work, while the E-cores take on background and highly parallel tasks. The Core i9-13900K has a base clock of 3 GHz and can boost up to 5.8 GHz depending on workload and thermal headroom. Intel manufactures the "Raptor Lake" silicon on a Intel 7 process node. The multiplier is unlocked, making overclocking straightforward. This processor supports DDR4/DDR5 memory. With a TDP of 125W, the Core i9-13900K sits in a typical power envelope for a modern desktop CPU. Integrated graphics are provided by the UHD 770 solution, so a discrete GPU is not required for display output. The cache hierarchy consists of 80KB/core of L1, 32MB of L2, and 36MB of L3 cache.
13th Gen's flagship introduced Raptor Cove P-cores alongside a doubled E-core count over the 12900K (16 vs 8), a significant architectural shift that widened the gap to AMD's contemporary Ryzen 9 7950X in heavily multi-threaded workloads. Its high power draw under full load became a notable talking point in early reviews, prompting many boards to ship with more conservative default power limits than Intel's official spec.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i9 |
| Series | 13th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2022 |
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3 GHz |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80KB/core |
| L2 cache | 32MB |
| L3 cache | 36MB |
| TDP | 125W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 770 |
| Chipsets | Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610 |
| Launch MSRP | $549 |
| Part number | BX8071513900K |
| OEM / tray part number | CM8071505094011 |