Core i9 13900K

Specifications

• Cores24
• Threads32
• Base clock3 GHz
• Boost clockUp to 5.8 GHz
• L3 cache36 MB
• SocketLGA1700
• TDP125 W
• Peak power253 W

Specifications: Intel (manufacturer, accessed 2026-10-23).

About this processor

Core i9 13900K is a Intel processor with 24 cores and 32 threads for the LGA1700 socket. It scores 90.0 on our CPU gaming index (Ryzen 7 9800X3D = 100) — rank 11 of 45 processors in the catalog.

Measured game data

We hold independently measured benchmark data with this processor in 4 of the nine games in our measured set:

• Baldur's Gate 3
• Cyberpunk 2077
• Elden Ring
• Starfield

The measured results live on the game and pairing pages — this page sticks to specifications.

Pairings

See the Core i9 13900K pairing guide for balanced graphics-card matches at each resolution, or run a specific combination in the calculator.