Intel Core i9-13900 socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-13900 uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 24-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
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Desktop
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 2.0 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core i9-13900 specifications
| Cores | 24 (8 Performance-cores plus 16 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-S) |
| P-core clocks | 2.0 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz turbo (5.6 GHz Thermal Velocity Boost, 5.5 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0) |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 4.2 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 32 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 219 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 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 | $549.00 to $579.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900 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 i9-13900 is
The Core i9-13900 is the mainstream 65 W 24-core Raptor Lake i9 for desktops and workstations from January 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 16 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 24 cores and 32 threads, with P-cores at 2.0 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo plus 5.6 GHz on favoured cores through Thermal Velocity Boost. The package carries 36 MB of Smart Cache. The 65 W base with 219 W turbo suits towers that need threads without K-series power.
UHD Graphics 770 covers office displays and video without a discrete card, while creators pair it with discrete GPUs over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 to 192 GB feeds 24 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. High thread count keeps renders and compiles moving at stock power.
Mainstream buyers land here for i9 threads before K-series pricing. Twenty-four threads cover creation plus play in one box, while 35 W T parts suit slim cases. Boards that support Raptor Lake-S cover locked i9 with the same BIOS. The CPU cooler compatibility by socket guide covers LGA 1700 cooler choice.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13900 fits LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with 78 × 78 mm mounting. B660 and B760 boards cover mainstream builds, while Z690 and Z790 add lanes for NVMe. A BIOS with Raptor Lake-S support must be present on early 600 series 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 219 W turbo.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 192 GB feeds 24 hybrid threads. Board wiring fixes the memory type at purchase. Dual channel mode matters for 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 219 W turbo and a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the 13900 already tops locked Raptor threads, so upgrades mean K-series overclocking, memory growth or a discrete GPU step on the same board. The locked multiplier keeps tuning to power limits.
Outside locked desktop, 35 W T parts on LGA 1700 trim power for slim cases. Most 13900 owners add a GPU first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900 use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
How many cores does the 13900 have?
24 cores and 32 threads: 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores, at 2.0 GHz P-base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo with a 65 W TDP.
What is the turbo power of the 13900?
219 W maximum turbo power, which the cooler and board power delivery must handle.
What is the launch price of the 13900?
$549.00 tray to $579.00 boxed Intel recommended customer price.
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