Intel Core i9-13900E socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-13900E uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 24-core embedded chip at 65 W with UHD 770 graphics needs a 600 or 700 series board.
- Socket
- LGA 1700
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 65 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-S
- Segment
- Embedded
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 1.8 / 5.2 GHz
Intel Core i9-13900E 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 | 1.8 GHz base, up to 5.2 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.3 GHz base, up to 4.0 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 36 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) plus 32 MB L2 |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 65 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR5-5600 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, 32 execution units, up to 1.65 GHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| ECC memory | Supported (requires W680 or R680E board support) |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Launch price | $554.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900E 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 i9-13900E is
The Core i9-13900E is the 65 W embedded version of the 24-core Raptor Lake i9 for industrial LGA 1700 boards from the first quarter of 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 16 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 24 cores and 32 threads, with P-cores at 1.8 GHz base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo. The package carries 36 MB of Smart Cache. Embedded options keep it supplied for long-life control systems.
UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units to 1.65 GHz drives four displays for HMIs and signage. Dual channel DDR5-5600 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 E suffix for full clocks with ECC rather than for low power. Twenty-four hybrid threads cover vision plus control images in one socket, while 35 W TE parts suit fanless boxes. 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 13900E 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 E suffix.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 in two channels to 128 GB feeds 24 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 65 W LGA 1700 unit with a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows enclosure airflow.
Upgrade paths
The 13900E already tops embedded Raptor threads, so upgrades mean memory, NVMe and expansion rather than more cores. Memory growth to 128 GB and IO additions often help more than clocks. Downward moves trim power where 24 threads exceed needs.
Outside embedded, consumer i9-13900 on LGA 1700 matches threads without ECC lifecycle. Most 13900E owners add memory first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900E use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series boards. ECC needs a W680 or R680E board.
How many cores does the 13900E have?
24 cores and 32 threads: 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores, at 1.8 GHz P-base and up to 5.2 GHz turbo with a 65 W TDP.
Does the 13900E support ECC memory?
Yes, ECC is supported where the board enables it.
What graphics does the 13900E include?
Intel UHD Graphics 770 with 32 execution units to 1.65 GHz.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i9-13900E specifications (Intel ARK)
- Products formerly Raptor Lake (Intel ARK codename page)
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