Intel · Core i9 · 2023 · LGA1700
The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a desktop processor with 24 cores (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficiency-cores), released in 2023. 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 i9-13900KS has a base clock of 3.2 GHz and can boost up to 6 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 150W, the Core i9-13900KS runs hot and requires a capable cooling setup. 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.
Special-edition KS part with up to 6.0 GHz boost.
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Family | Core i9 |
| Series | 13th Gen |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake |
| Type | Desktop |
| Launch year | 2023 |
| Cores | 24 (8P + 16E) |
| Threads | 32 |
| Base clock | 3.2 GHz |
| Boost clock | 6 GHz |
| L1 cache | 80KB/core |
| L2 cache | 32MB |
| L3 cache | 36MB |
| TDP | 150W |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Process | Intel 7 |
| Memory type | DDR4/DDR5 |
| Integrated graphics | UHD 770 |
| Chipsets | Z790, H770, B760, Z690, H670, B660, H610 |