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Intel Core i9-13900TE review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£480PassMark multi-core score:20603N. of physical cores:24CPU boost clock speed:5.0 GHzCPU socket:LGA1700TDP (Thermal design power):35 W

Intel Core i9-13900TE Review: Compare 74 technical specifications to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

7.4/10

Overall score

Score
7.4/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 76% of models
Score components

40%

7.7

Technical score

25%

?

Reviews scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.2, the mark of a weaker model in this category

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

â–²Better than 76% of processors
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 65% of models
Score components

70%

7.4

Overall score

30%

8.0

Price

â–²Better than 65%
7.7

Technical score

Technical score
7.7/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

7.6

Performance

18%

7.6

Architecture

10%

8.3

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.1

Power & Thermal

4%

8.3

Platform

1%

7.9

Integrated graphics

â–²Better than 80%
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Reviews score

Reviews score
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Grades by review (0)
We have not found an independent test of this model yet. Until we do, its review part counts as 7.2.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
No expert tests yet
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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    N/A~ £480
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    Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9-13900TE

    Technical score
    Technical score
    7.7/ 10
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    What it is
    How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
    Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
    Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Score components:

    60%

    7.6

    Performance

    18%

    7.6

    Architecture

    10%

    8.3

    Memory & PCIe

    7%

    7.1

    Power & Thermal

    4%

    8.3

    Platform

    1%

    7.9

    Integrated graphics

    7.7
    Reviews score
    7.2
    List score
    ?
    Value for money
    Value for money
    7.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
    When it matters
    When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    Score components:

    70%

    7.4

    Overall score

    30%

    8.0

    Price

    7.6
    Processor type
    embedded
    This processor belongs to the embedded processor class, which is less advanced than that of 93.1% of processors and equal to that of 6.9% of processors.
    CPU socket
    LGA1700
    This processor uses the LGA1700 CPU socket, which is newer than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to that of 8.4% of processors.
    Chipset
    H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E
    This processor supports H610, Q670, W680, R680E, Q670E, H610E chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 83.5% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    CPU architecture
    x86-64
    This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
    Instruction sets
    SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
    This processor supports SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 instruction sets, which is narrower support than 88.2% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
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    N. of physical cores
    24
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has 24 CPU cores, which is more than 96.3% of processors and equal to 2.4% of processors.
    CPU threads
    32
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor offers 32 CPU threads, which is more than 94.9% of processors and equal to 3.2% of processors.
    CPU boost clock speed
    5 GHz
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor reaches a boost clock of 5 GHz which is higher than that of 78.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.9% of processors.
    CPU base clock speed
    8x 1 GHz & 16x 0.8 GHz
    This processor has a base clock of 8x1 GHz & 16x0.8 GHz which is higher than that of 65.6% of processors.
    PassMark multi-core score
    20,603
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor scores 20,603 in PassMark, which is higher than 71% of processors.
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    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 19.5% of processors.
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 64.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.7% of processors.
    L3 cache
    36 MB
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has an L3 cache of 36 MB which is larger than that of 92.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
    L2 cache
    32 MB
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has an L2 cache of 32 MB which is larger than that of 96.1% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
    L1 cache
    2,176 KB
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has an L1 cache of 2,176 KB which is larger than that of 96.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
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    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5
    This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 77.1% of processors and equal to that of 10.7% of processors.
    Maximum memory speed
    5,600 MHz
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.9% of processors and equal to 4.6% of processors.
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    DDR5-5600 MHz
    This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR5-5600 MHz, which is higher than that of 77.4% of processors and equal to 6.2% of processors.
    Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
    ?
    Maximum memory capacity
    128 GB
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 59.3% of processors and equal to 22.8% of processors.
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    Integrated graphics
    yes
    This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel UHD Graphics 770
    This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 57.8% of processors and equal to that in 4.7% of processors.
    Integrated GPU execution units
    32
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has 32 GPU execution units, which is more than 70.1% of processors and equal to 10.1% of processors.
    Integrated GPU base frequency
    300 MHz
    Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
    This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    ?
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    TDP (Thermal design power)
    35 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a TDP of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.2% of processors and equal to that of 14% of processors.
    Base power (PL1)
    35 W
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This processor has a base power of 35 W which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to that of 14.1% of processors.
    Boost power (PL2)
    106 W
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a boost power of 106 W which is higher than that of 65.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
    Tau (power duration limit)
    28 seconds
    Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
    This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
    Configurable TDP
    yes
    This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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    Intel Core i9-13900TE vs the average processor

    246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
    • 18 more CPU cores
      This processor 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
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      32 vs 8
    • 10.67x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      32 MB vs 3 MB
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 79.6% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,603 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      20,603 vs 11,469
    • 73.2% higher multi-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,022 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      9,022 vs 5,209
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 4x more L2 per core
      This processor 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
      2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • Modern CPU socket
      This processor uses a more modern CPU socket than the average processor (LGA1700 vs FP5).
      LGA1700 vs FP5
    • Supports heterogeneous scheduling
      This processor uses heterogeneous multi-processing, while the average processor does not. 24.8% of processors use it.
    • 3 years newer release date
      This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
      January 2023
      2023 vs 2020
    • 18 more CPU cores
      This processor 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
      This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (32 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
      32 vs 8
    • 79.6% higher PassMark score
      This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (20,603 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
      20,603 vs 11,469
    • 73.2% higher multi-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (9,022 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
      9,022 vs 5,209
    • 13.6% higher boost clock
      This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
      5 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
    • 24.8% higher single-core score
      This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1916 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
      1,916 vs 1,535
    • Higher base clock
      This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (8x1 GHz & 16x0.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
      8x1 GHz & 16x0.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
    • 2 wider front-end design
      This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
      P-core 6, E-core 3
      6 vs 4
    • 10.67x larger L2 cache
      This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (32 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
      32 MB vs 3 MB
    • More advanced microarchitecture
      This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
      Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
    • 4x more L2 per core
      This processor 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
      2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
    • 4x larger L3 cache
      This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (36 MB vs 9 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 9 MB.
      36 MB vs 9 MB
    • 5.67x larger L1 cache
      This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (2,176 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
      2,176 KB vs 384 KB
    • Mixed big and small cores
      This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, while the average processor does not. 22.6% of processors use one.
    • More advanced foundry
      This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
      Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
    • Newer PCIe version
      This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 + 4 vs 3).
      5.0 + 4.0 vs 3.0
    • 91% higher memory bandwidth
      This processor has a higher memory bandwidth than the average processor (89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s.
      89.6 GB/s vs 46.9 GB/s
    • Newer DDR support
      This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
      DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
    • 75% higher memory speed
      This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 3,200 MHz.
      5,600 MHz vs 3,200 MHz
    • 4 more PCIe lanes
      This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (20 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
      20 vs 16
    • 2x more memory capacity
      This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
      128 GB vs 64 GB
    • Supports ECC memory
      This processor supports ECC memory, while the average processor does not. 32% of processors support it.
    • Higher JEDEC memory speed
      This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (DDR5-5600 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
      DDR5-5,600 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
    • 1 more supported displays
      This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
      4 vs 3
    • 22.2% lower base power
      This processor 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.
      35 W vs 45 W
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor 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, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 45.2% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      257 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • 65.6% higher boost power
      This processor 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
    • 92% more expensive
      Intel Core i9-13900TE is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).
      £480 vs £250
    • 18 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      10 vs 28
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 92% more expensive
      Intel Core i9-13900TE is more expensive than the average processor (£480 vs £250).
      £480 vs £250
    • Narrower instruction support
      This processor 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, AMD-V).
      SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
    • 18 lower clock multiplier
      This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (10 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
      10 vs 28
    • 45.2% larger die size
      This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
      257 mm² vs 177 mm²
    • 18.9% less L3 per core
      This processor has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
      1.5 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
    • Limited PCIe bifurcation
      This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
      x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4
    • 65.6% higher boost power
      This processor 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

    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 don't like 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

    Verdict

    The Intel Core i9-13900TE is a power-optimised embedded desktop processor featuring 24 cores (8 Performance and 16 Efficient) and 32 threads, built on the Raptor Lake architecture for the LGA 1700 socket. It operates with a low 35W base TDP, offering a 1.0 GHz base clock for P-cores and 800 MHz for E-cores, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching up to 5.0 GHz. Key pros include exceptional multi-threaded performance for its power class, support for both DDR5-5600 and DDR4-3200 memory, and integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770. However, cons include its lower base and boost clock speeds compared to standard K-series models and its lack of an unlocked multiplier for overclocking.

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