Processor Intel Core i9-13900KS, specifications and benchmarks

This section provides a comprehensive overview of the processors generation and family, explaining the specific market segment it is designed for. It covers key details such as the CPUs position within its product lineup, its intended use cases (e.g., consumer, server, or workstation), and how its generation compares to previous models.

• Family
  Intel Core i9
• CPU group
  Intel Core i 13000
• Segment
  Desktop / Server
• Generation
  13
• Predecessor
  Intel Core i9-12900KS
• Successor
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Intel Core i9-13900KS. This section highlights key performance parameters of the processor, including the number of cores, threads, and clock speeds (base and boost frequencies). These metrics directly impact multitasking capabilities and overall system performance in both single-threaded and multi-threaded applications.

• CPU Cores / Threads
  24 / 32
• Core architecture
  hybrid (big.LITTLE)
• A-Core
  8x Raptor Cove
• B-Core
  16x Gracemont
• Hyperthreading / SMT
  Yes
• Overclocking
  Yes
• A-Core Frequency
  3.20 GHz (6.00 GHz)
• B-Core Frequency
  2.20 GHz (4.30 GHz)

This section provides details on the integrated graphics capabilities of the processor. It covers the architecture, performance characteristics, and supported technologies (e.g., DirectX, OpenGL), which are essential for systems without dedicated GPUs or for mobile devices that require energy-efficient graphics processing.

• GPU name
  Intel UHD Graphics 770
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  1.65 GHz
• Execution units
  32
• Shader
  256
• Max. GPU Memory
  64 GB
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  11
• Direct X
  12
• Technology
  10 nm
• Release date
  Q4/2021

This section covers the built-in hardware codec support for video and image processing. The processor’s ability to handle codecs like H.264, HEVC, and VP9 directly influences its performance in tasks such as video playback, editing, and streaming. This hardware acceleration ensures smoother media handling with lower CPU utilization.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode / Encode
• h264
  Decode / Encode
• VP8
  Decode / Encode
• VP9
  Decode / Encode
• AV1
  Decode
• AVC
  Decode / Encode
• VC-1
  Decode
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode

This section breaks down the technical characteristics of the memory supported by the processor, including the types (e.g., DDR4, DDR5), number of memory channels, and maximum supported memory speed. It also covers PCI Express support, which determines the bandwidth available for GPUs, SSDs, and other peripherals, critical for high-performance systems.

• Memory type
  DDR4-3200DDR5-5600
• Max. Memory
  128 GB
• Memory channels
  2 (Dual Channel)
• Bandwidth
  89.6 GB/s
• ECC
  Yes
• PCIe
  5.0 x 20
• AES-NI
  Yes

• TDP (PL1)
  150 W
• TDP (PL2)
  253 W
• TDP up
  --
• TDP down
  --
• Tjunction max.
  100 °C

This section explains the underlying technologies that enable the processor to deliver high performance. It includes details about the manufacturing process (e.g., 7nm, 10nm), supported instruction sets (e.g., AVX, SSE), and virtual machine extensions that enhance compatibility and efficiency across various workloads.

• Technology
  10 nm
• Chip design
  Monolithic
• Socket
  LGA 1700
• L2-Cache
  32.00 MB
• L3-Cache
  36.00 MB
• Architecture
  Raptor Lake S
• Operating systems
  Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit)
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
• Release date
  Q1/2023
• Release price
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• Part Number
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• Documents
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Common positions Intel Core i9-13900KS CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

• Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)
  1 place
• Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)
  9 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
  11 place
• Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
  25 place
• iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
  356 place
• Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
  6 place
• Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
  11 place