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Intel Core i9-13900

Explore Intel Core i9-13900 technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for performance, compatibility and upgrade comparisons.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
9.3/ 10
Technical rating

Excellent

Intel Core i9-13900 is a Desktop processor with 24 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 44494 and a single-thread rating of 4275. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

CPU Mark44,494
856 samples
Single Thread4,275
Overall rank#331
of 6,054
Reference price$580.27

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Excellent
9.3Excellent

Intel Core i9-13900 is a Desktop processor with 24 cores and 0 threads. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 44494 and a single-thread rating of 4275. Its stated TDP is 65 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i9-13900 is a Desktop released in 2023. Recorded specifications include a 65 W reference TDP, a 44,494 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 44,494 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 4,275 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

No confirmed socket is recorded for this processor. Verify the exact device or motherboard with the manufacturer before planning an upgrade.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: DDR5-5600. The 65 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i9-13900 specifications?

The main recorded details are a 65 W reference TDP, a 44,494 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i9-13900 good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i9-13900?

A confirmed socket is not recorded here. Use the device model or manufacturer specifications to identify compatible hardware.

How much power does the Intel Core i9-13900 use?

The recorded reference TDP is 65 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01Intel Core i7-13700KFIntel45,508 points
02AMD Ryzen 9 5950XAMD45,243 points
03Intel Core i9-14900Intel44,550 points
04Intel Core i9-13900This CPU44,494 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 5900XTAMD43,869 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01Intel Core i7-13700KFIntel4,330 points
02Intel Core i9-14900Intel4,323 points
03Intel Core i9-13900This CPU4,275 points
04AMD Ryzen 9 5900XTAMD3,479 points
05AMD Ryzen 9 5950XAMD3,477 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01Intel Core i9-14900Intel685.4 Mark/W
02Intel Core i9-13900This CPU684.5 Mark/W
03AMD Ryzen 9 5950XAMD430.9 Mark/W
04AMD Ryzen 9 5900XTAMD417.8 Mark/W
05Intel Core i7-13700KFIntel364.1 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
557,880.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
34,075.00
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
31,626.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
182.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
117,519.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
172,188.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
2,415.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
62,193.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryDesktop
Release year2023
Socket—
Cores / threads24 / —
Base clock—
Max turbo—
TDP65 W
Integrated graphicsIntel UHD Graphics 770

Memory support

DDR4
Memory typeDDR4 / DDR5
Official speedDDR4-3200 / DDR5-5600
Maximum capacity128 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I8 x 32 KB
L1D8 x 48 KB
L28 x 2048 KB
L336 MB