In Intel Innovation on Sept. 27 2022 Intel unveiled its 13th generation Intel Core processor line that is powered by Intel’s high-performance hybrid architecture. The new processor family was launched with six unlocked desktop processors. (Credit: Intel Corporation)
The Intel has unveiled its 13th Generation Core processors which are which are led by the Core i9-13900K as well as the Core i9-13900KF. It is codenamed “Raptor Lake.” Intel claims that the most recent generation of processors will provide up to 15 per percent increase in single-threaded speed in addition to up to 41 percent in multi-threaded performance , compared with the previous 12th Gen.
If we compare 13th Gen processors to the 12th Gen, the newer processors are faster with E-cores (efficient cores) that can reach 4.3GHz while the P-cores (performance cores) have a new design and can gain 600Hz over 12th Gen P-cores. The latest generation also expands the size of the L2 cache.
The 13th Generation Intel Core processor lineup consists of two i5, two I7 as well as two I9 processors split into the K and KF models. The two I5, i7 as well as i9 processors work exactly the identical in terms of performance, with the one difference being the KF series doesn’t have integrated graphics. The majority of Intel 13th Gen K processors are powered by Intel UHD Graphics 770. Check out the other specifications for the processor by clicking the image below.
Additionally, it appears there is a possibility that 13th Gen Intel Core processors will utilize the same LGA1700 socket that was used by the earlier generation. If you own Z690 as well as Z790 motherboards you could swap your current 12th Gen processor with a older model. It also means that the those with 12th Gen CPU coolers will be compatible with the 13th Gen processor lineup.
The 13th-Gen Intel Core processor retains support for DDR4 memory, in addition to support for DDR5 however there’s a caveat. While DDR5 memory will be able to run at the maximum speed of 5600MHz, support to DDR4 memory is restricted to 3200Mhz. In addition, all processors within the lineup have up to 128GB of RAM.
The most powerful Intel Core i9-13900K as well as i9-13900KF are driven by 24 processors (8 P-cores as well as 16 E-cores) and feature 20 threads. The E-cores come with an initial frequency of 2.2Ghz and the P-cores feature the base rate of 3.0Ghz. The turbo or maximum frequency is estimated as 4.3Ghz for E-cores, and 5.8Ghz in the case of P-cores. Both variants K and KF have 32MB of L2 cache. The i9-13900K and i9-13900KF models have an initial power of 125W while their maximum output is listed at 253W.
Intel has announced that 13th Gen processors will be available for laptops too and the company will stick to the traditional U P, H, and HX names. 13.th Generation Intel Core K processors will be available for purchase beginning October 20th along with those running the Intel Z790 chipset.
