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Intel Core i9-13900KF
LGA 1700, 3 GHz, 24 -CoreMore than 10 pieces in stock at third-party supplier
Product details
The Intel Core desktop processors of the 13th generation, named Raptor Lake, feature a chip layout with different CPU cores for various application scenarios. The Performance Cores deliver power for compute-intensive applications, while the Efficiency Cores are responsible for energy efficiency under light loads. The Raptor Lake processors support PCIe Gen 5.0 and 4.0, as well as DDR5 and DDR4. The processor is compatible with motherboards based on the Intel 700 and 600 series chipsets.
Processor family | Core i9 13th Gen |
Max. TDP | 253 W |
Number of threads | 32 |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Number of processor cores | 24 -Core |
Item number | 21922651 |
Manufacturer | Intel |
Category | Processors |
Manufacturer no. | BX8071513900KF |
Release date | 20.10.2022 |
Processor family | Core i9 13th Gen |
Socket | LGA 1700 |
Intel Core | Raptor Lake |
Clock frequency | 3 GHz |
Max. turbo clock rate | 5.80 GHz |
Number of processor cores | 24 -Core |
Number of threads | 32 |
Number of performance cores | 8 -Core |
Number of efficiency cores | 16 -Core |
Lithography | 14 nm |
Max. TDP | 253 W |
L2 Cache | 32000 kB |
L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Multiplier unlocked | Yes |
PCI express version (max.) | 5 |
Processor design | 64-bit |
AMD Technologies | SSE4a |
Intel technologies | Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) |
Memory channels | Dual-Channel |
Memory type | DDR5 RAM |
Max. memory (RAM) | 192 GB |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100 |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Intel fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Processor |
Length | 11.80 cm |
Width | 10.40 cm |
Height | 4.50 cm |
Weight | 86 g |
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Warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Processors» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD1.2 %
- 2.Intel2 %
Warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD3 days
- 2.Intel8 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Processors» category returned?
Source: Digitec Galaxus- 1.AMD3.2 %
- 2.Intel4.2 %

- Enormously high clock rate possible
- Very high performance
- I Extensive overclocking potential
- Compatible with the predecessor base
- High power consumption
- value for money
The Intel Core i9-14900K is one of the fastest CPUs you can buy. However, this also includes its predecessor. It is a pity that Intel has not installed more cores to achieve a clear performance gap.