We have already seen many details and test results about the Intel Core i9 13900K from various leak sources. Now, a new test that has emerged claims that Intel is examining the retail version of its new flagship.
The Intel Core i9 13900K comes with 8 performance cores (P-core / Raptor Cove) and 16 energy efficiency cores (E-Core / Gracemont). Therefore, the Intel Core i9 13900K, which includes a total of 24 cores and 32 threads, is positioned at the top of Intel’s 13th generation Raptor Lake family.
Intel accidentally shared its 13th generation Raptor Lake processors
With previous information and current new information, we expect this processor to run at a base frequency of 3.0 GHz and an all-core boost frequency of 5.5 GHz. In addition, it is possible to reach 5.8 GHz frequency speeds with up to two cores. Offering a total of 68 MB cache, the processor will have a power consumption of 125W PL1. This value can go up to 250W. It is also stated that the processor will offer a different Turbo Mode under Unlimited Power Mode and it will provide 350W power consumption thanks to this (Unlimited Power Mode).
- Core i9 13900K 8+16 (24/32) – 3.0 / 5.8 GHz – 66MB cache, 125W (PL1) / 253W (PL2)
- Core i9 12900K 8+8 (16/24) – 3.2 / 5.2 GHz – 30MB cache, 125W (PL1) / 241W (PL2)
Intel Core i9 13900K test system
The special review for the Core i9 13900K used both DDR5 and DDR4 platforms. For the test systems, AsRock Z690 Taichi Razer Edition and Z790 motherboards, whose model has not been determined yet, were included. These motherboards are accompanied by DDR5 6000 CL30 and DDR4 3600 CL17 memory and Radeon RX 6900 XTXH graphics card.
Intel Core i9 13900K vs Intel Core i9 12900K
According to test results based on Cinebench R23, the Core i9 13900K appears to be faster on both performance (Raptor Cove) and productivity cores. The new flagship, which is about 13 percent faster on the performance cores, is interestingly 14 percent faster in efficiency (Gracemont) cores, where it uses the same architecture. We can attribute some of the performance gain here to the increased frequency rates, but we should not ignore the increase in the amount of L3 cache as well. On the other hand, in Unlimited Power Mode, the Core i9 13900K is 47 percent more powerful than the previous generation.
On CPU-Z, another popular test, the Core i9 13900K scores 945 and 16877 in the single and multi-threaded tests. This means 14.5 percent and 49 percent better performance than its predecessor in the Alder Lake family, respectively.
Core i9 13900K gaming performance test
According to the review, the Core i9 13900K manages to achieve 10 percent higher frame rates than its rival Core i9 13900K in CPU-bound games, namely CSGO, Ashes of the Singularity. In the image above, there are CSGO results of Core i9 13900K and Core i9 12900K working with both DDR5 and DDR4 memory. We can also see the compatibility of the increased L2 and L3 cache amount with DDR5 memory here.
A powerful PSU seems to be a must.
To sum it up, the Core i9 13900K seems to promise an average of 42 percent improvement in multi-core performance, 12.5 percent in single-core performance and 10 percent on the gaming side, compared to its rival.
But all this seems to cost higher energy consumption. It is stated that Core i9 13900K consumes 253W at full load in AIDA 64 FPU test and draws 343W in unlimited power mode. Therefore, we should not ignore the increase in power consumption compared to the previous generation. In addition, it should be noted that this test is a stress test and does not fully reflect daily use.
On the other hand, we will see if Intel’s increase in both single-core and multi-core performance will surpass AMD’s Ryzen 7000 processors when independent test results begin to appear.
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