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Intel Core i9-13900K
Raptor Lake-S (13th-generation Core), Q4 2022; 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads; P-core base 3.00 GHz, max turbo 5.80 GHz; E-core base 2.20 GHz, max turbo 4.30 GHz; 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power; 253 W maximum turbo power. Verify the physical model marking and platform support before installation.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION: Intel Core i9-13900K. Specifications refer to this SKU; related suffixes and revisions may differ.
Verified model specifications
| Catalog path | Intel → Core desktop generations |
|---|---|
| Model / generation | Raptor Lake-S (13th-generation Core), Q4 2022 |
| Core and frequency | 24 cores (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) / 32 threads; P-core base 3.00 GHz, max turbo 5.80 GHz; E-core base 2.20 GHz, max turbo 4.30 GHz |
| Cache / processor power | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3); 125 W processor base power; 253 W maximum turbo power |
| Package / socket | FCLGA1700 (LGA1700) |
| Memory | Dual-channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600; motherboard selects one memory type |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Compatibility and service notes
- Requires LGA1700 and an exact-model CPU/BIOS match on the motherboard vendor’s list. 700-series boards support this generation; compatible 600-series boards may require a BIOS update. Verify firmware/microcode guidance, board power limits, VRM, cooling, and the specific board memory type. The 253 W maximum turbo specification is substantially above 125 W processor base power; cooling and board configuration must suit actual sustained workloads.
- This unlocked K model includes UHD Graphics 770. The 13900KF omits integrated graphics; the 13900KS is a distinct higher-frequency/binned SKU. Do not treat the socket as sufficient proof of board compatibility.
- Before installation, compare the full processor marking with the motherboard maker’s support list and minimum BIOS, then confirm cooler mounting, memory type, power delivery, and firmware settings. Socket fit alone does not establish compatibility; never force the package.
Service & archival record
Record the full model/ordering code and S-spec, stepping, board revision, BIOS/microcode, memory configuration, cooler, power profile, physical condition, provenance, and source revision. Separate measured behavior from published specifications.
Handle the package by its edges and protect socket contacts. Inspect for contamination, damaged pads/pins, and uneven cooler pressure before use.
Sources & further reading
- Intel ARK — Intel Core i9-13900K product specificationsIntel’s official product-specification lookup/page for the exact processor model.
- Intel — Desktop processor installation supportManufacturer guidance for installation and socket handling; use the motherboard maker’s exact CPU-support list for board and BIOS compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — 300W Intel Core i9-13900K CPU Review & Benchmarks: Power, Gaming, ProductionIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Verify board revision and firmware with its manufacturer; ARK specifications do not guarantee compatibility with every motherboard sharing a socket.