Name: Intel Core i9 13900TE
Brand: Intel

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 13900TE

Overall score

7.0

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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

8.3

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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

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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

6.5

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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

8.1

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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

8.0

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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

6.4

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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 13900TE vs the average processor

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

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18 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.24 vs 6
24 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.32 vs 8
12.8x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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
4x more L2 per core
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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.
E-core cluster: 4 MB shared
What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >=1 MB/core
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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.2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
16.3% higher boost clock
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 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 13900TE has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Uses big.LITTLE design
Intel Core i9 13900TE uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
What it is: Combines high-performance cores with lower-power efficiency cores instead of relying on just one core type.
When it matters: When you want strong burst performance in demanding tasks without wasting as much power during lighter background work.
Importance: MEDIUM
Intel Core i9 13900TE uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
Modern CPU socket
Intel Core i9 13900TE uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1,700 vs FP2).
Supports HMP
Intel Core i9 13900TE supports HMP, the average processor does not.
3 year/s newer release date
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a newer release date than the average processor (2,023 vs 2,020).
18 more CPU cores
Intel Core i9 13900TE has more CPU cores than the average processor (24 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
24 more CPU threads
Intel Core i9 13900TE has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
16.3% higher boost clock
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
88.2% higher multi-core score
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,022 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
95.6% higher PassMark score
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,603 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
30.3% higher single-core score
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,916 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
2 wider front-end design
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
7% better single-core performance
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,658 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
12.8x larger L2 cache
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not.
5.67x larger L1 cache
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
More advanced foundry
Intel Core i9 13900TE uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
16.7% smaller process node
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0).
95.6% higher memory bandwidth
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
90.9% higher memory speed
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
2x more memory capacity
Intel Core i9 13900TE has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
Supports ECC memory
Intel Core i9 13900TE supports ECC memory, the average processor does not.
1 more supported displays
Intel Core i9 13900TE has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
22.2% lower base power
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core i9 13900TE supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
18 lower clock multiplier
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
44.4% larger die size
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE 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.
65.6% higher boost power
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 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 13900TE supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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
65.6% higher boost power
Intel Core i9 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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 13900TE 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
92% more expensive
Intel Core i9 13900TE is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).
Intel Core i9 13900TE is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).£480 vs £250
18 lower clock multiplier
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
What it is: The ratio used to derive CPU frequency from the base clock.
When it matters: When you tune or compare overclocking behavior.
Importance: LOW
Good value: >33
Intel Core i9 13900TE has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.10 vs 28

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i9 13900TE?

Extremely low power consumption for a flagship-class CPU (35W TDP base)
High thread count (32 threads) makes it ideal for home servers and NAS builds
Supports modern standards including DDR5-5600 memory and PCIe 5.0
Features ECC memory support, which is critical for stable server environments
Runs much cooler than standard i9 'K' variants, reducing fan noise and thermal throttling
Comparable flagship-level performance in a low-power envelope for multitasking

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 13900TE?

Significantly lower clock speeds (1.0 GHz base) compared to standard desktop models
Substantially slower in both single-thread and multi-thread benchmarks than the i9-13900E or 13900K
Difficult to purchase as a standalone retail part; often restricted to OEM/system builds
Higher initial cost relative to the performance provided due to its specialized 'T' series binning
Locked multiplier prevents any manual overclocking for performance gains

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cpubenchmark.net

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Intel i9-13900TE vs i9-10900TE - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-13900TE delivers a significant performance leap over the i9-10900TE within a 35W TDP, offering roughly 46% higher multi-threaded and 16% faster single-thread performance. The 13th Gen chip (Raptor Lake) features 24 cores and 32 threads, vastly improving on the 10th Gen's 10-core/20-thread count while supporting faster RAM and superior cache sizes. Pros for the...Read more

cpu-monkey.com

02/03/2026

Intel Core i9-13900TE vs Intel Core Ultra 9 285H

The Intel Core i9-13900TE and Intel Core Ultra 9 386H, compared on CPU-Monkey, highlight distinct performance priorities. The i9-13900TE, a 24-core/32-thread processor, excels in multi-threaded tasks and workstation stability, with pros including a large 36MB L3 cache and ECC memory support. However, its older 10nm design and lower base clock speeds are limiting factors, serving as...Read more

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Intel Core i9-13900TE Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a 13th Gen Raptor Lake embedded-class processor designed for extreme efficiency, featuring a 24-core/32-thread configuration with a strict 35W base power, rather than the high wattage of desktop "K" variants. It delivers impressive multi-threaded performance with a 5.0 GHz boost clock, suitable for compact, high-density computing needs. While it offers...Read more

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