Name: Intel Core i9 13900T
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 13900T

Overall score

7.5

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Popularity

What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.

Platform

8.2

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Brand name

What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.

When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel

Processor type

What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.

When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

CPU socket

What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.

When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

Chipset

What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.

When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

CPU architecture

What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.

When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

Performance

7.2

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N. of physical cores

What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.

When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

CPU threads

What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.

When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

Threads per core

What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.

When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

CPU boost clock speed

What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.

When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

CPU base clock speed

What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.

When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Cache & Architecture

8.0

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Semiconductor size

What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.

When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

Foundry

What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.

When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

L3 cache

What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.

When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

L2 cache

What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.

When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

L1 cache

What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.

When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

Memory & PCIe

9.1

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DDR memory version

What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.

When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

Maximum memory speed

What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

Max memory speed (JEDEC)

What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.

When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)

What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.

When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

Maximum memory capacity

What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.

When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

Integrated Graphics

7.5

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Integrated graphics

What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.

When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

Integrated GPU model

What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.

When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Integrated GPU execution units

What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.

When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

Integrated GPU base frequency

What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.

When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

Integrated media encoders/decoders

What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.

When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

Power & Thermal

6.6

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TDP (Thermal design power)

What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.

When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

Base power (PL1)

What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.

When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

Boost power (PL2)

What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.

When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

Tau (power duration limit)

What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.

When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

Configurable TDP

What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.

When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

Intel Core i9 13900T vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core i9 13900T better than the average processor?

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18 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 8+
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.24 vs 6
68.2% better single-core performance
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,177 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >3200
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,177 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.4,177 vs 2,483
24 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 16+
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.32 vs 8
4.02x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,384 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >19000
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,384 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.42,384 vs 10,532.5
23.3% higher boost clock
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >4.7 GHz
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
12.8x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=6 MB
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.32 MB vs 2.5 MB
Newer PCIe version
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0).
What it is: The newest PCIe generation the processor can use directly for graphics cards, SSDs, and other high-speed expansion devices.
When it matters: When you want support for newer GPUs or SSDs, or more bandwidth for high-speed expansion hardware.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: 4.0
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0).5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
4.5x larger L3 cache
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=16 MB
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.36 MB vs 8 MB
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i9 13900T uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP2).
Supports HMP
Intel Core i9 13900T supports HMP, the average processor does not.
3 year/s newer release date
Intel Core i9 13900T has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
18 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
68.2% better single-core performance
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (4,177 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
24 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 13900T has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
4.02x higher PassMark score
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (42,384 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
23.3% higher boost clock
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
2 wider front-end design
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
4.85x better overclocked performance
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher overclocked performance than the average processor (43,911 vs 9,051). The average processor scores 9,051 in overclocked PassMark.
12.8x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
4.5x larger L3 cache
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
4x more L2 per core
Intel Core i9 13900T has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
Uses big.LITTLE design
Intel Core i9 13900T uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
5.67x larger L1 cache
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (2,176 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
More advanced microarchitecture
Intel Core i9 13900T uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
More advanced foundry
Intel Core i9 13900T uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
16.7% smaller process node
Intel Core i9 13900T has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
Newer PCIe version
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0).
3x more memory capacity
Intel Core i9 13900T has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (192 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
95.6% higher memory bandwidth
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
Newer DDR support
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
Supports memory overclocking
Intel Core i9 13900T supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not.
90.9% higher memory speed
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
4 more PCIe lanes
Intel Core i9 13900T has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i9 13900T supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
1 more supported displays
Intel Core i9 13900T has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
Includes stock cooler
Intel Core i9 13900T includes a stock cooler, the average processor does not.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i9 13900T has a lower base power draw than the average processor (35 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.

Why is Intel Core i9 13900T worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
46.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i9 13900T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,561 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
39.2% slower classroom rendering
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (481.7 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.
44.4% larger die size
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i9 13900T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
Limited PCIe bifurcation
Intel Core i9 13900T supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
Narrower media codec support
Intel Core i9 13900T supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i9 13900T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
65.6% higher boost power
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (106 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i9 13900T supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
44.4% larger die size
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.
Importance: LOW
Good value: <150 mm²
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².257 mm² vs 178 mm²
46.6% lower multi-core score
Intel Core i9 13900T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,561 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >8500
Intel Core i9 13900T has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,561 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.2,561 vs 4,793
No configurable TDP
Intel Core i9 13900T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.
Importance: LOW
Intel Core i9 13900T does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
65.6% higher boost power
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (106 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: <50 W
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (106 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.106 W vs 64 W
12.5% less L3 per core
Intel Core i9 13900T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.
Importance: MEDIUM
Good value: >=2 MB/core
Intel Core i9 13900T has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1,714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.1.5 MB/core vs 1,714 MB/core
39.2% slower classroom rendering
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (481.7 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.
What it is: A Blender render result based on the Classroom scene, used to show how quickly the processor can complete a demanding rendering workload.
When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.
Importance: HIGH
Good value: >1500
Intel Core i9 13900T has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (481.7 vs 791,745). The average processor needs 791,745 for the Blender Classroom test.481.74 vs 791,745
2.28x more expensive
Intel Core i9 13900T is more expensive than the average processor (£570 vs £250).
Intel Core i9 13900T is more expensive than the average processor (£570 vs £250).£570 vs £250

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i9 13900T?

Exceptional power efficiency with a low 35W base TDP
Strong multi-threaded performance (24 cores / 32 threads) for its power class
Significantly faster single-core speeds compared to the previous generation i9-12900K
Ideal for Micro Form Factor (MFF) and Small Form Factor (SFF) builds due to lower thermal output
Support for both DDR4 and DDR5 memory and ECC for mission-critical tasks
Maintains high-end features like UHD Graphics 770 and PCIe Gen 5 support

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 13900T?

Lower clock speeds (1.10 GHz base / 5.30 GHz boost) compared to K-series variants
Performance is heavily capped by power limits; multi-core output drops significantly under strict 35W constraints
The multiplier is locked, preventing traditional overclocking
May still experience thermal throttling in extremely compact cases under sustained peak turbo loads (up to 106W)
Higher price premium for 'T' series efficiency compared to standard non-K models in some markets
Limited availability through standard retail channels (often an OEM-focused part)

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Q1 2023

Intel Core i9-13900T - CPU Mark Performance Results

The Intel Core i9-13900T is a 24-core, 35W base TDP processor designed for low-power, high-efficiency computing, featuring a 36MB L3 cache and integrated UHD Graphics 770. PassMark data highlights its strong performance for a 35W chip, achieving a CPU Mark of ~42,384, making it suitable for micro form factor PCs and home labs. The processor's primary advantage is its exceptional...Read more

01/01/2023

Intel i9-13900K vs i9-13900T - CPU Benchmarks Comparison Would you like to see a performance comparison between this 35W T-model and the standard 125W...

The Intel Core i9-13900K and i9-13900T share a 24-core architecture but differ heavily in power, with the 125W K-series offering 5.8 GHz speeds, while the 35W T-series focuses on efficiency with a 1.1 GHz base. The i9-13900K delivers superior performance (roughly 27% higher multi-threaded), making it ideal for high-end workstations, though it suffers from extreme heat and power...Read more

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Intel Core i9-13900T Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i9-13900T is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake desktop processor designed for high efficiency, featuring a 24-core/32-thread configuration with a strict 35W base power limit. In Geekbench 5 testing, it achieves a single-core score of 2,178 and a multi-core score of 17,339, surpassing the 125W 12th Gen i9-12900K, making it highly effective for small form factor (SFF) PCs. Key...Read more

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