Intel Core i5-13490F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-13490F uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 10-core chip at 65 W needs a discrete GPU and a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- February 2023
- Cores and threads
- 10 and 16
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.5 / 4.8 GHz
Intel Core i5-13490F specifications
| Cores | 10 (6 Performance-cores plus 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| P-core clocks | 2.5 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 9.5 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 148 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, dual channel, up to 192 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, up to 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | None (discrete card required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-13490F needs a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the LGA 1700 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
LGA 1700 at a glance
| Type | LGA, 1,700 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 45.0 × 37.5 mm |
| Introduced | November 2021 |
| Memory | DDR4 or DDR5, set by the motherboard (one type per board) |
| Cooler mounting holes | 78 × 78 mm |
What the Core i5-13490F is
The Core i5-13490F is the graphics-free 10-core Raptor Lake i5 sold mainly for the China market from February 2023. Six Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 4 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 10 cores and 16 threads, with P-cores at 2.5 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz turbo. The package carries 24 MB of Smart Cache, more than the 20 MB on the 13400F, with a 65 W base and 148 W turbo for towers with discrete cards.
No integrated graphics means a discrete GeForce or Radeon card is mandatory, which suits gamers who buy graphics anyway. Extra L3 against the 13400F trims latency in play at the same core count. Dual channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 feeds 10 hybrid threads for play plus background tasks.
Budget gamers in served markets land here for 13400-class threads with larger cache at F pricing. Ten threads at 4.8 GHz turbo keep titles smooth, while 14-core i5 parts suit heavier multitasking. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover F parts with the same BIOS. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers LGA 1700 mounting.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13490F fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. B660 and B760 boards cover gaming builds with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support. Board display outputs stay dark without integrated graphics, so monitor cables must attach to the discrete card.
Chipset choice decides USB breadth and slot wiring rather than CPU fit. DDR4 boards reuse older kits for value, while DDR5 boards add bandwidth. Check regional availability, since distribution centres on China retail and system integrators.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 192 GB feeds 10 hybrid threads for play. Board wiring fixes the memory type, so kit choice follows the board. Dual channel mode matters for frame stability in CPU-bound scenes.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe through board slots. Cooling is a 65 W LGA 1700 tower with a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the upward moves stay socketed: 14-core i5 parts add E-cores for threads, i7 parts add P-cores and cache, all on the same board where power allows. A discrete GPU step often helps gaming more than cores. The F suffix saves money only when a card is already planned.
Outside graphics-free gaming, UHD 730 parts on LGA 1700 restore display output for office duty. Most 13490F owners add a GPU first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-13490F use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
Does the 13490F have integrated graphics?
No. A discrete graphics card is required, and board display outputs stay dark.
How is 13490F different from 13400F?
Same 10-core layout but 24 MB L3 against 20 MB, with slightly higher clocks at the same 65 W.
Where is the 13490F sold?
Mainly China retail and system integrators, though grey imports reach other markets.
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