Intel Core i9-13900KS, 24 Cores, 36MB Cache, 6GHz Max, Desktop Processor, Box
The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a special edition processor from the 13th generation of Intel’s Core i9 series, offering exceptional performance for demanding applications. Here are some key specifications and features:
- Total Cores: 24 (8 Performance-cores and 16 Efficient-cores)
- Total Threads: 32
- Max Turbo Frequency: Up to 6.00 GHz
- Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency: 6.00 GHz
- Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency: 5.80 GHz
- Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency: 5.40 GHz
- Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency: 4.30 GHz
- Performance-core Base Frequency: 3.20 GHz
- Efficient-core Base Frequency: 2.40 GHz
- Cache: 36 MB Intel® Smart Cache
- Total L2 Cache: 32 MB
- Processor Base Power: 150 W
- Maximum Turbo Power: 253 W
- Memory Types: Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s, Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s
- Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type): 192 GB
- Graphics: Intel® UHD Graphics 770
- Max Resolution (HDMI): 4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
- Max Resolution (DP): 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
- DirectX Support: 12
- OpenGL Support: 4.5
The i9-13900KS stands out with its ability to reach a 6.00 GHz turbo frequency, making it one of the fastest CPUs available in the market. It’s particularly geared towards users who want the absolute best performance possible, such as for gaming, content creation, and other intensive tasks.
For content creation, the i9-13900KS has been tested across various applications, and it generally performs identically to the Core i9-13900K, with some exceptions where it shows a performance increase, particularly in multi-core rendering tasks.
This processor is a very niche product, likely appealing to those looking for the best-of-the-best in the Intel Core lineup and are willing to pay a premium for minimal performance gains.
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor generation | 13th gen Intel Core i9 |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Cooler included | No |
| Processor codename | Raptor Lake |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 89.6 GB/s |
| Processor cache | 36 MB |
| Processor ARK ID | 232167 |
| Processor model | i9-13900KS |
| Processor threads | 32 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| Processor boost frequency | 6 GHz |
| Stepping | B0 |
| Bus type | DMI4 |
| Processor family | Intel Core i9 |
| Processor cores | 24 |
| Box | Yes |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Performance cores | 8 |
| Efficient cores | 16 |
| Performance-core boost frequency | 5.4 GHz |
| Performance-core base frequency | 3.2 GHz |
| Efficient-core boost frequency | 4.3 GHz |
| Efficient-core base frequency | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor base power | 150 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 253 W |
| Maximum number of DMI lanes | 8 |
| Memory | |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 192 GB |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR4-SDRAM, DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 89.6 GB/s |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory bandwidth (max) | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC | Yes |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Graphics | |
| Discrete graphics card | No |
| On-board graphics card outputs supported | Embedded DisplayPort (eDP) 1.4b, DisplayPort 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 7680 x 4320 pixels |
| Number of execution units | 32 |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0xA780 |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel) | 5120 x 3200 pixels |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (HDMI) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (DisplayPort) | 60 Hz |
| On-board graphics card refresh rate at maximum resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel) | 120 Hz |
| Number of displays supported (on-board graphics) | 4 |
| On-board graphics card maximum resolution (HDMI) | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| On-board graphics card DirectX version | 12.0 |
| On-board graphics card OpenGL version | 4.5 |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| On-board graphics card | Yes |
| On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max) | 1650 MHz |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 300 MHz |
| Discrete graphics card model | Not available |
| Multi-Format Codec Engines | 2 |
| Technical details | |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key | Yes |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| L2 cache | 32768 KB |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Graphics output | eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Status | Launched |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Launch date | Q1’23 |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| OpenCL version | 3.0 |
| Target market | Gaming, Content Creation |
| Features | |
| On-board graphics card ID | 0xA780 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 20 |
| Processor ARK ID | 232167 |
| Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
| Idle States | Yes |
| Execute Disable Bit | Yes |
| PCI Express slots version | 5.0, 4.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1×16+1×4, 2×8+1×4 |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX 2.0 |
| Scalability | 1S |
| Embedded options available | No |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Market segment | Desktop |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
| Export Control Classification Number (ECCN) | 5A992C |
| Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS) | 740.17B1 |
| Use conditions | PC/Client/Tablet |
| Direct Media Interface (DMI) Revision | 4.0 |
| Processor special features | |
| Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | Yes |
| Intel 64 | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Yes |
| Intel Speed Shift Technology | Yes |
| Intel OS Guard | Yes |
| Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel Active Management Technology (Intel AMT) | Yes |
| Intel Secure Key | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Technology | 2.0 |
| Intel Trusted Execution Technology | Yes |
| Intel Quick Sync Video Technology | Yes |
| Intel Hyper Threading Technology (Intel HT Technology) | Yes |
| Intel Clear Video HD Technology (Intel CVT HD) | Yes |
| Intel AES New Instructions (Intel AES-NI) | Yes |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology | Yes |
| Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | Yes |
| Intel Boot Guard | Yes |
| Intel Thermal Velocity Boost | Yes |
| Intel Volume Management Device (VMD) | Yes |
| Intel Deep Learning Boost (Intel DL Boost) | Yes |
| Mode-based Execute Control (MBE) | Yes |
| Intel vPro Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 frequency | 5.8 GHz |
| Intel Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency | 6 GHz |
| Intel Control-flow Enforcement Technology (CET) | Yes |
| Intel Thread Director | Yes |
| Intel Gaussian & Neural Accelerator (Intel GNA) 3.0 | Yes |
| Intel Total Memory Encryption – Multi Key | Yes |
| Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT) | Yes |
| Intel Hardware Shield Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel vPro Essentials Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel vPro Enterprise Platform Eligibility | Yes |
| Intel Standard Manageability (ISM) | Yes |
| Intel Stable IT Platform Program (SIPP) | Yes |
| Intel One-Click Recovery | Yes |
| Intel Virtualization Technology with Redirect Protection (VT-rp) | Yes |
| Intel Remote Platform Erase (RPE) | Yes |
| Intel Adaptive Boost Technology | Yes |
| Operational conditions | |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Packaging data | |
| Package type | Retail box |
| Logistics data | |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 8542310001 |
| Other features | |
| Maximum internal memory | 192 GB |
| L2 cache | 32768 KB |
| CPU configuration (max) | 1 |
| Graphics output | eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 |
