Intel Core i9-13900F socket: LGA 1700
The Intel Core i9-13900F uses LGA 1700, the 1700-contact LGA socket for Alder Lake and Raptor Lake desktop processors. The 24-core chip at 65 W needs a discrete GPU and 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 i9-13900F 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 | None (discrete card required) |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | FCLGA1700 |
| Launch price | $524.00 to $554.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900F 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 i9-13900F is
The Core i9-13900F is the graphics-free version of the 24-core Raptor Lake i9 for gaming desktops 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. The package carries 36 MB of Smart Cache. The 65 W base with 219 W turbo suits towers with discrete cards.
No integrated graphics means a discrete GeForce or Radeon card is mandatory, which suits gamers who buy graphics anyway. Dual channel DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200 to 192 GB feeds 24 hybrid threads for play plus streaming tasks. High thread count keeps background recording smooth during play.
Gamers land here for i9 threads with larger cache at F pricing. Twenty-four threads at 5.2 GHz turbo keep titles smooth, while K-series parts add overclocking. 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 13900F 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, 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 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 tower with headroom for 219 W turbo and a 100 C junction limit. Sustained turbo follows case airflow.
Upgrade paths
On LGA 1700 the 13900F already tops locked Raptor threads, so upgrades mean K-series overclocking or a discrete GPU step on the same board. The F suffix saves money only when a card is already planned.
Outside graphics-free gaming, UHD 770 parts on LGA 1700 restore display output for office duty. Most 13900F owners add a GPU first.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900F use?
LGA 1700 on 600 and 700 series desktop boards with Raptor Lake-S BIOS support.
Does the 13900F have integrated graphics?
No. A discrete graphics card is required, and board display outputs stay dark.
What is the turbo power of the 13900F?
219 W maximum turbo power, which the cooler and board power delivery must handle.
What is the launch price of the 13900F?
$524.00 tray to $554.00 boxed Intel recommended customer price.
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