Intel Core i5-13600 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i5-13600 uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 14-core chip at 65 W with UHD 770 graphics needs a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 3, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.7 / 5.0 GHz
Intel Core i5-13600 specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| P-core clocks | 2.7 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 11.5 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 154 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 | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Launch price | $255.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-13600 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 i5-13600 is
The Core i5-13600 is the top 65 W 14-core Raptor Lake i5 for mainstream desktops from January 2023. Six Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 14 cores and 20 threads, with P-cores at 2.7 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz turbo. The package carries 24 MB of Smart Cache. The 65 W base with 154 W turbo suits towers that need threads without K-series power.
UHD Graphics 770 covers office displays and video without a discrete card, while gamers pair it with midrange discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 feeds 14 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. High base clock keeps responsiveness ahead of 35 W T parts at the same core count.
Mainstream buyers land here for the fastest locked i5 before K-series pricing. Fourteen threads cover creation plus play in one box, while i7 parts suit heavier rendering. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover locked i5 with the same BIOS. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers LGA 1700 cooler choice.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13600 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. B660 and B760 boards cover mainstream builds with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support. No ECC support exists on consumer boards.
Chipset choice decides USB breadth, slot wiring and memory type rather than CPU fit. DDR4 boards reuse older kits, while DDR5 boards add bandwidth. Check the maker CPU list for power behaviour with 154 W turbo.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 192 GB feeds 14 hybrid threads. Board wiring fixes the memory type at purchase. Dual channel mode lifts graphics and creation responsiveness.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire a discrete GPU plus NVMe through board slots. Cooling is a 65 W tower with headroom for 154 W turbo and a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the upward moves stay socketed: i7 Raptor parts add P-cores and cache on the same board where cooling allows. A discrete GPU step often helps gaming more than cores. The locked multiplier keeps tuning to power limits.
Outside locked desktop, K-series parts on LGA 1700 add overclocking for enthusiasts. Most 13600 owners add a GPU first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-13600 use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
How many cores does the 13600 have?
14 cores and 20 threads: 6 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, at 2.7 GHz P-base and up to 5.0 GHz turbo with a 65 W TDP.
What is the turbo power of the 13600?
154 W maximum turbo power, which the cooler and board power delivery must handle.
What is the launch price of the 13600?
$255.00 Intel recommended customer price.
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