Intel i9-13900K
CPUs

i9-13900K

Intel

Released Oct 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Mar 4, 2026

Intel i9-13900K CPU with 8 performance and 16 efficient cores, Raptor Cove architecture for higher IPC, and DDR4/DDR5 memory support. The Intel i9-13900K scores 87/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the cpus category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Wepc, Techpowerup, and Tomshardware.

Critic Score

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87

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Supports both ddr4 and ddr5(3)

Cons

  • Runs hot(2)
  • Higher power consumption(2)

6 Expert Reviews

95
Oct 20, 2022

Intel's "Raptor Lake" Core i9-13900K is the fastest CPU on the market, with leading performance and a higher core count than the competition.

90
Dec 18, 2024

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a powerful flagship CPU with excellent performance but suffers from significant heat issues.

85
Oct 20, 2022

The Intel Core i9-13900K delivers excellent multi-threaded performance with its 8P+16E core configuration and aggressive pricing, though it remains power-hungry.

85
Oct 30, 2022

The Core i9-13900K delivers class-leading gaming performance and excellent productivity capabilities, though it requires substantial cooling due to high power consumption.

85
Nov 3, 2022

Intel's 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs bring significant performance improvements with doubled E-cores and higher turbo frequencies while maintaining competitive pricing.

80
Oct 20, 2022

The Intel Core i9-13900K delivers high performance rivaling AMD Ryzen 7000 series but at the cost of significant power usage and temperature.