Intel Core i9-13900KS

Tech Specs Tech Specs

Benchmarks Performance

Price History Price History

Reviews Reviews

Compare Compare

Price: $742
Intel Core i9-13900KS
The Core i9-13900KS is a dumpster fire of a processor and at $699 most builders should ignore it. At the right price may be this could be a great product, you'd just power limit it for more sane operating temperatures, but if you're going to do that the 13900K makes more sense. Short of extreme overclockers, this is a hard pass.
– As reviewed by TechSpot on Jan 2023
24
Cores
32
Threads
3.2 GHz
Base Clock
6 GHz
Boost Clock
Socket LGA 1700
Socket
150 W
TDP
Intel UHD Graphics 770
Integrated Graphics
$741
Price
CPU Snapshot
Release date:Jan 12, 2023Price at Launch:$699
Type:DesktopSocket:Socket LGA 1700
Cores:24Threads:32
Performance Cores:8Efficient Cores:16
Multithreading:Yes
Clocks & Cache
Base Clock:3.2 GHzBoost Clock:6 GHz
Efficiency Core Clock:2.4 GHzEfficiency Core Boost Clock:4.3 GHz
L2 Cache:32 MBL3 Cache:36 MB
Platform
Codename:Raptor LakeProcess Size:Intel 7
Memory Support:DDR5-5600 / DDR4-3200TDP:150 W
PCIe Support:PCIe 5.0, 16 lanes + PCIe 4.0, 4 lanes (20 total)Box Cooler:No
Integrated Features
Integrated Graphics:YesiGPU Model:Intel UHD Graphics 770
NPU:No
Best CPUs 2023
Best CPUs 2023
Chosen by our editors as one of
the best products in its category

CPU Benchmarks

All benchmark data reflects aggregated results from dozens of tests conducted in TechSpot’s labs and compiled from our full library of CPU reviews. Single-core productivity scores are based primarily on Cinebench and Adobe Photoshop workloads. Multi-core results draw from Cinebench, Blender, Corona Benchmark, 7-Zip, Adobe Premiere Pro, and shader compilation tests. CPU gaming benchmarks are all 1080p runs (explainer) as published on TechSpot.

[CPU] Single-Core Productivity

[CPU] Multi-Core Productivity

[CPU] Gaming Performance

Price History

Intel Core i9-13900KS pricing

Last 6 months
Price Date
Current $741 Jul 1, 2026
Highest* $995 Dec 1, 2025
Lowest* $429 Jul 5, 2025
Average $630
* Prices are based on listings from Newegg and other major retailers over the past 12+ months.
TechSpot is supported by its audience. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on our site. Learn more here.

Reviews and Ratings

8.6

User Score

Based on 141 reviews

Reviewers Liked

  • Record-setting 6 GHz Turbo
  • Leading gaming and single-thread performance

Reviewers Didn't Like

  • High price
  • Power consumption
  • Minimal gains over the standard model
70

The Core i9-13900KS is a dumpster fire of a processor and at $699 most builders should ignore it. At the right price may be this could be a great product, you'd just power limit it for more sane operating temperatures, but if you're going to do that the 13900K makes more sense. Short of extreme overclockers, this is a hard pass.

By TechSpot on
70

The $699 Core i9-13900KS Special Edition is the fastest gaming chip in the world with its record-setting 6 GHz peak turbo clock, but the costly chip's relatively small performance advantage over the vanilla 13900K isn't worth the eye-watering upcharge.

By Tom's Hardware on

The Intel Core i9-13900KS is a feat of Intel's push to offer the fastest and, ultimately, best desktop processor on the market. Still, the $729 street price for marginal gains at best, even with a premium 360mm AIO CPU cooler, makes it hard to unequivocally recommend. That said, for users with deep pockets for a suitable chassis, a quality Z790 (or Z690) motherboard, and a premium custom water cooling loop, the Core i9-13900KS is the clear choice if you want to have the best of the best from Intel.

By AnandTech on

Our readers are also looking into these CPUs...