Core i9-13900KF
Intel's 13th-gen 24-core flagship without integrated graphics, with a 5.8 GHz Adaptive Boost ceiling and DDR4 or DDR5 flexibility on LGA1700.
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Why we rate it
- 5.8 GHz Adaptive Boost
- 24 cores for heavy multi-threaded work
- DDR4 and DDR5 board flexibility
- Typically cheaper than the 13900K
- Extreme power draw at all-core load
- No integrated graphics
Where the Core i9-13900KF wins and loses
Specifications
Cores and threads
Clocks and cache
Watch it in action
Core i9-13900KF vs Intel Core i9-13900K
| IntelCore i9-13900KFThis page | IntelCore i9-13900K | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 75 /100 | 75 /100 |
| Core count | 24 | 24 |
| Boost clock | 5.8 GHz | 5.8 GHz |
Is the Core i9-13900KF right for you?
If you want the top of the 13th gen LGA1700 lineup without iGPU overhead, the 13900KF covers both gaming and heavy multi-threaded work at the highest clock available on Raptor Lake.
For new builds with upgrade expectations, AM5 or LGA1851 are better investments. LGA1700 is a dead-end platform and the 13900KF is better bought for upgrades to existing Z690 or Z790 systems.
Before you buy
The 13900K has Intel UHD Graphics 770 on-die. The 13900KF has no iGPU and is typically slightly cheaper. Performance is identical. Buy the KF if the price difference is meaningful and you always use a discrete GPU.
No. A quality 360mm AIO or premium air cooler is required. Under all-core sustained load, this chip can approach 253W.
Intel Adaptive Boost Technology and Thermal Velocity Boost allow the chip to push to 5.8 GHz on the best cores when thermal headroom allows. Actual boost clocks depend on workload and cooling quality.
The 14900KF has marginally higher clocks and slightly better gaming performance via Raptor Lake Refresh. The difference is small. At used prices, the 13900KF is often the better value.
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