Intel Core i7-13700TE socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i7-13700TE uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 16-core embedded chip at 35 W with UHD 770 graphics needs a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 24
- Base power
- 35 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 4.8 GHz
Intel Core i7-13700TE specifications
| Cores | 16 (8 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| P-core clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 4.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 35 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200, dual channel, up to 128 GB, ECC supported |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 and Gen4, up to 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported (requires W680 or R680E board support) |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-13700TE 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 i7-13700TE is
The Core i7-13700TE is the 35 W embedded version of the 16-core Raptor Lake i7 for industrial LGA 1700 boards from the first quarter of 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 16 cores and 24 threads, with P-cores at 1.1 GHz base and up to 4.8 GHz turbo. The package carries 30 MB of Smart Cache. The 35 W envelope suits compact enclosures with embedded lifecycle.
UHD Graphics 770 drives four displays for HMIs and signage. Dual channel DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 to 128 GB with ECC guards control data on workstation boards. Thread Director steers background tasks to E-cores while P-cores cover interactive bursts.
Industrial buyers pick the TE suffix for 16 threads at 35 W with ECC rather than for peak clocks. Mixed threads cover vision plus control images in one socket, while 65 W E parts suit busier cells. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover embedded SKUs with a BIOS check. The Socket vs chipset: what decides whether a CPU works guide covers board choice.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13700TE fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series industrial boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. ECC needs W680 or R680E workstation boards rather than consumer chipsets. BIOS support for Raptor Lake-S must be present.
Chipset choice decides ECC, management and IO breadth. H610 covers basic HMIs, while W680 adds ECC for control fleets. Check the maker CPU list for the TE suffix.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-4800 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 128 GB feeds 16 hybrid threads. ECC works where the board routes it. Dual channel mode lifts UHD 770 responsiveness for display-heavy HMIs.
PCIe Gen5 and Gen4 totalling 20 lanes wire graphics, NVMe and expansion. Cooling is a low-profile 35 W LGA 1700 unit with a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows enclosure airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the upward moves stay socketed: 65 W i7-13700E class parts for clocks without changing boards where power allows. Memory growth to 128 GB and NVMe additions often help more than cores. The 35 W envelope is the floor for 16 threads.
Outside embedded, consumer i7-13700 on LGA 1700 matches threads without ECC lifecycle. Most 13700TE owners add memory first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-13700TE use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards. ECC needs a W680 or R680E board.
How many cores does the 13700TE have?
16 cores and 24 threads: 8 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, at 1.1 GHz P-base and up to 4.8 GHz turbo with a 35 W TDP.
Does the 13700TE support ECC memory?
Yes, ECC is supported where the board enables it.
What graphics does the 13700TE include?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 for industrial displays without a discrete card.
Sources and verification
- Products formerly Raptor Lake (Intel ARK codename page)
- Intel Core i7-13700T specifications (Intel ARK)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .