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- Closing thoughts
Following AMD’s recent launch of the Ryzen 7000 series, Intel’s own next-gen CPUs are now official. The 13th Gen «Raptor Lake» CPUs hit the market on Oct. 20, 2022 and in the usual way, there’s a lot to talk about.
The 13th Gen, in a not-at-all-surprising move, is harder, faster, and stronger than its predecessor. There are six CPUs available at launch, with further desktop SKUs and laptop versions coming at a later date.
Here’s a breakdown of everything we know.
Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake: At a glance
There are many specs, details, and performance metrics to get through. But if you’re looking for the briefer version, here’s what we’re looking at.
- Up to 24 cores (a combination of P (performance) and E (efficient) cores) and 32-threads.
- Intel Thread Director optimizes workloads by helping the OS distribute loads to optimal cores.
- Intel Core i9-13900K is the «world’s fastest gaming CPU» with a 5.8GHz clock speed on the P-cores.
- DDR4 3200 and DDR5 5600 support.
- PCIe 4.0 (up to 4 lanes) and PCIe 5.0 (up to 16 lanes) support.
- P-cores, E-cores, graphics, and memory can be overclocked on Z690 and Z790 chipsets.
- XMP 3.0 support.
- Integrated graphics capable of driving 8K60 HDR video and four simultaneous 4K60 displays.
- Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6E.
Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake: Specifications
Now the chips are official, we have a much clearer picture of key specifications. As was previously confirmed, the Raptor Lake CPUs are built on the same Intel 7 process as the 12th Gen Alder Lake, but with impressive performance improvements.
It’s expected these will be the last CPUs built on Intel 7 before the move to Intel 4.
Here’s a breakdown of the key specs to expect from the 13th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, and i9:
| Model | Cores | Threads | Base/Turbo frequency | L3/L2 Cache | Base/Turbo power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5 (K and KF) | 14 cores 6 P-cores 8 E-cores | 20 | Max turbo — 5.1GHz P-cores — 3.5GHz/5.1GHz E-cores — 2.6GHz/3.9GHz | 24MB/20MB | 125W/181W |
| Intel Core i7 (K and KF) | 16 cores 8 P-cores 8 E-cores | 24 | Max turbo — 5.4GHz P-cores — 3.4GHz/5.3GHz E-cores — 2.5GHz/4.2GHz | 30MB/24MB | 125W/253W |
| Intel Core i9 (K and KF) | 24 cores 8 P-cores 16 E-Cores | 32 | Max turbo — 5.8GHz P-cores — 3.0GHz/5.4GHz E-cores — 2.2GHz/4.3GHz | 36MB/32MB | 125W/253W |
Just as with 12th-generation chips, the new Raptor Lake CPUs boast Intel’s hybrid design of performance (P-cores) and efficiency (E-cores) cores.
The range-topping Core i9 now boasts 24 total cores, though like the Core i7 only 8 of these are P-cores. Across the board, though, the new CPUs see double the number of E-cores to their relevant predecessor. And all of these cores can be overclocked on K variants. Turbo clock speeds are also increased, with up to an additional 600MHz from the Core i9.
Additionally, Intel’s 13-generation chips increase DDR5 support up to 5600, compared to 4800 in the 12th Gen. It’s also now confirmed that DDR4 support does remain up to 3200. AMD has ditched DDR4 with Ryzen 7000, so this additional backward compatibility is undoubtedly a comfort to some Intel PC builders.
Both PCIe 4.0 and 5.0 support is included, with up to 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 bandwidth. Finally, they’re compatible with both Z690 and Z790 chipsets while using the same LGA1700 socket as the last generation. This also means the same cooler support.
Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake: Performance
Intel made some big claims before the launch of 13th Gen about its performance, especially in comparison to 12th Gen and AMD.
But that data was produced using the previous generation AMD Ryzen CPUs. Now both companies have made their latest available, we have a clearer idea.
As we found in our reviews of the Intel Core i5-13600K and Core i9-13900K, Intel wasn’t exaggerating its performance claims (too much). Single-core performance remains class-leading, making for great experiences in tasks such as gaming. The additional E-cores certainly help on multi-thread workloads, but it’s the Core i9-13900K that’s the absolute champion. Not only can it perform in games, but its multi-core performance is more than a match for AMD’s finest, and in some areas, surpasses it while undercutting on price.
The Core i9-13900K is billed as the «world’s fastest gaming CPU,» but if you’re buying one only to game with, you’re massively underutilizing it. Professionals, workstations, and creators will all benefit from the sheer magnitude of power available. Streamers, for example, can comfortably look beyond using dual-PC setups.
This one CPU can do it all.
Intel claims up to 41% better multi-threaded performance from 13th Gen
Since the 13th Gen is the same Intel 7 process as 12th Gen, the gains come from several areas, not least by doubling up the number of E-cores on each of the new CPUs. These E-cores also have higher clock speeds and up to 4.3GHz turbo. It’s a similar tale regarding the P-cores, with an updated design, up to 600MHz clock speed increase, and a larger L2 cache. If you’re into overclocking, the P-cores have already reached over 8 GHz using liquid nitrogen.
Perhaps more impressive is the scalable performance compared to the power draw. The Core i9-13900K can deliver a similar level of performance to a 241W Core i9-12900K while drawing only 65W — or about a quarter of the power of the 12th Gen. Ramp up the power and the gains kick in, but at the same 241W as the max turbo on the Core i9-12900K, Intel says the Core i9-13900K will perform 37% better.
Impressively, the Intel Core i9-13900K has the same TDP as the Core i7-13700K despite its increased core count.
That’s not to say it won’t run hot, topping out at 100 degrees Celsius in our tests, and exceeding 300W easily. The Core i5-13600K, by contrast, handily stays within its quoted TDP limits and doesn’t get hot to the point of throttling.
Intel 13th Gen Raptor Lake: Release date and price
The good news is that Intel was truthful about launching the 13th Gen before the end of 2022. The 13th Gen CPUs went on sale on Oct. 20, 2022.
Prices vary, with the Intel Core i5-13600KF starting at just under $300 and its K variant at just over $300. The range-topping Core i9 starts at around $560. The difference between the K and KF variants is that the KF CPUs don’t have integrated graphics. So if you’re building a gaming PC with a dedicated GPU, you can save yourself a little money.
Both K and KF versions are unlocked and overclockable, and all other specs match between the two.
In addition, recent postings from Microsoft on its support pages detailed some 13th Gen SKUs that Intel hasn’t revealed yet.
Many of these will find their way into pre-built systems, likely showing up as we enter the CES season after the holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Intel 13th Gen processors
What socket does Intel 13th Gen use?
Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake will use the same LGA1700 CPU socket used by 12th Gen Alder Lake chips. And since 13th Gen supports Z690 and Z790, you can retain your existing motherboard.
Do 12th Gen CPU coolers work with 13th Gen processors?
Yes, the CPU coolers that you may have just purchased for your Alder Lake-based PC build will also work with the next-gen Intel chips. This is because the 13th Gen Raptor Lake processors also use the same LGA1700 socket.
Does Raptor Lake support DDR4 memory modules?
Yes, DDR4 3200 is supported, though overall system performance will be lower than when using DDR5.
Is there a laptop 13th Gen?
Yes, there will be, though we only have full details on the desktop versions right now.
Intel has confirmed that laptop chips are on the way and will follow the now-familiar U, P, H, HX naming scheme. In its Unison announcement, Intel alluded to the availability of 13th Gen laptops in the early part of 2023. So we’re not expecting to see anything concrete until at least CES in early January.
Closing thoughts
It’s a great time to be a PC builder, between these new Intel 13th Gen CPUs and AMD’s own newest offerings. This isn’t the same shift that 12th Gen was from 11th Gen, so retaining some of your existing hardware is certainly a bonus. But there are still serious performance gains to be had.
The 13th Gen CPUs are just more: more cores, more performance, and, importantly, better performance-to-power ratio. There are some additional touches that impress, too. Intel Thread Director works in conjunction with Windows 11 to better distribute workloads across optimal cores. It’s a solid update, even if you already have a 12th Gen system.
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Intel Raptor Lake 13th gen CPU release date, price, specs and more
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Update: New devices leaked for Microsoft October event — here’s what we know.
Intel has officially announced its 13th gen “Raptor Lake” desktop CPUs. Perhaps not coincidentally, this comes on the very same day AMD launches its Ryzen 7000 processors. The three Raptor Lake models will come in two varieties – one with integrated graphics and one without. Suggested pricing starts at $294 for the entry-level Core i5 13600KF CPU and $589 for the flagship Core i9-13900K.
We won’t have to wait long for Intel’s new CPUs as they’ll start arriving on October 20th. The Core i9-13900K will ship first, with the other processor models following in its wake. This CPU features 24 cores, 32 threads and a clock speed of 5.8GHz. Though these processors are built on the same Intel 7 process as last-gen Alder Lake chips, the company promises increased performance and efficiency over last gen.
Here’s everything we know about Intel’s 13th gen Raptor Lake processors.
Intel Raptor Lake: Price and availability
Intel’s 13th gen Core processors launch on October 20, 2022. The line will consist of three models: the Core i5-13600, Core i7-13700 and flagship Core i9-13900. K-series models are “unlocked” and have integrated graphics while KF variants lack integrated graphics. Intel says it will eventually release 22 Raptor Lake desktop CPUs.
Pricing remains the same as Alder Lake chips. The only chip receiving a price increase is the $319 Core i5-13600K, which costs $20 more than the Core i5-12600K. The $294 KF variant sees a $30 price bump from its predecessor.
We should note that all of these are Intel’s suggested prices. It’s possible some retailers may charge more for the CPUs.
Intel Raptor Lake: Performance and specs
Raptor Lake chips are built on the Intel 7 process, which is the same process last-gen Alder Lake processors are built on.
The new CPUs have both Performance (P-cores) and Efficiency cores (E-cores), which help divide the workload to increase overall performance.
The Core i9-13900K has 24 cores divided into eight P-cores and 16 E-cores, while the Core i5 13600 models have 14 cores (6P and 8E). The number of P-cores remains the same as on Alder Lake but the entire line has more E-cores than last gen – landing at four additional E-cores for the Core i5 and Core i7 chips and eight more E-cores for the Core i9. Intel claims the CPUs deliver up to 15 percent better single-threaded performance and up to 41 percent multi-threaded performance.
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| Row 0 — Cell 0 | Core i9-13900K | Core i9-13900KF | Core i7-13700K | Core i7-13700KF | Core i5-13600K | Core i5-13600KF |
| Price (recommended) | $589 | $564 | $409 | $384 | $319 | $294 |
| Cores/threads | 24 cores / 32 threads | 24 cores / 32 threads | 16 cores / 24 threads | 16 cores / 24 threads | 14 cores / 20 threads | 14 cores / 20 threads |
| P-Core base / boost | 3. 0 / 5.8 GHz |
3.0 / 5.8 GHz | 3.4 / 5.4 GHz | 3.4 / 5.4 GHz | 3.5 / 5.1 GHz | 3.5 / 5.1 GHz |
| E-Core base / boost | 2.2 / 4.3 GHz | 2.2 / 4.3 GHz | 2.5 / 4.2 GHz | 2.5 / 4.2 GHz | 2.6 / 3.9 GHz | 2.6 / 3.9 GHz |
| Cache (L2+ L3) | 68MB (32+36) | 68MB (32+36) | 54MB (24+30) | 54MB (24+30) | 44MB (20+24) | 44MB (20+24) |
| TDP (base / turbor) | 125W / 253W | 125W / 253W | 125W / 253W | 125W / 253W | 125W / 181W | 125W / 181W |
Power requirement sees a spike across the entire lineup.
Raptor Lake chips all have a base power of 125 watts. However, the Core i7 and Core i9 each require 253 watts for max turbo power. In contrast, the 12th gen Core i9 required 241 watts while the Core i7 required 190 watts.
Raptor Lake supports faster DDR5-5600 and DDR5-2200 memory but will maintain DDR4 compatibility for those not ready to purchase a new motherboard. Intel will launch the Z790, which is the first of the new 700-series of motherboards. Budget-friendly B- and H-series boards are set to arrive alongside the remaining Raptor Lake line. The 13th gen Core chips support 16 lanes of PCIe 5.0 and four lanes of PCIe 4.0.
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While base frequencies are lower when compared to last-gen, boost frequencies are up. The most notable example is the Core i9 models that can attain up to 5.8GHz, which is 600MHz above the Core 12900K. Similarly, the new Core i7 sees a 400MHz bump while the Core i5 is 200MHz more.
Intel plans to release a Raptor Lake CPU that can hit 6GHz.
Unfortunately, it didn’t provide more information at this time.
As far as gaming is concerned, Intel says the Core i9-13900K is on par with the 12900K performance at 65W. The company also claims the new model is up to 37% faster with the same 241W power draw. Intel promises that the 24-core chip can deliver higher frames per second (FPS).
Intel Raptor Lake: Outlook
Raptor Lake processors appear more powerful than Alder Lake, based on what Intel announced. Of course we’ll have to wait for independent benchmarks to see how these new CPUs really stack up. But if the company’s claims are true, then the new CPU line could make the best gaming PCs and best computers even better.
What we’re most curious about is how Intel’s new processors fare against AMD’s Ryzen 7000 CPUs. If Team Blue (Intel) and Team Red (AMD) have comparable chips, then it could make for an interesting match-up – not to mention provide different CPU options for users.
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Intel faced unprecedented challenges in building its fourth-generation Xeon Scalable server processors, also known as Sapphire Rapids.
The developers of Intel’s breakthrough chips made more than 500 errors, the correction of which required a significant amount of time. It is probably because of this that the company has repeatedly postponed the start of deliveries: first from 2021 to 2022, and now until 2023.
Xeon drown in errors
Intel is once again postponing the introduction of its fourth-generation Xeon Scalable server processors (Sapphire Rapids family). According to the Igor’s Lab resource, the corporation is forced to postpone the start of mass production of the latest chips over and over again due to the huge number of mistakes made during their development. The source, citing internal company documents, says that in total, about 500 hardware bugs were fixed by its engineers, which required the release of 12 processor revisions.
A modern processor is an extremely complex electronic device, consisting of tens of billions of miniature transistors.
When designing it, errors inevitably occur, which are corrected with the help of microcode updates or at the level of software. The only question is their number. As noted by Tom’s Hardware, 500 bugs are too many, as are 12 steppings (A0-E5) — the release of each of them costs the company tens of millions of dollars.
The main thing is not to be late
However, it’s not just the additional costs that Intel’s management should be concerned about in this situation. Much more painful could be the belated release of one of the corporation’s most interesting and innovative server chips. If initially the Sapphire Rapids family was supposed to compete in the market with third-generation AMD Epyc processors (Milan), now, most likely, Intel products will have to face a more powerful rival — fourth-generation AMD Epyc (Genoa), which is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter 2022 Intel, in turn, expects to begin full-scale shipments from February 6, 2023 to March 3, 2023.
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However, individual representatives of the Sapphire Rapids family (entry-level models) may appear on the market in 2022 — between October 17 and November 13, notes Tom’s Hardware.
What is interesting about the fourth generation Xeon Scalable
Future processors of the Sapphire Rapids family are expected to use a chiplet design — four dies on one substrate, connected using an EMIB interconnect.
The maximum number of cores will reach 60 (for comparison: the previous generation of Ice Lake-SP boasts no more than 40). The chips will provide support for many new instructions and special accelerators. For example, the fourth generation Xeon Scalable will feature Advanced Matrix Extensions (AMX), a next-generation artificial intelligence acceleration tool. As Intel spokesperson Raja Koduri spoke at Intel Architecture Day 2021, it provides a significant increase in the speed of tensor calculations that underlie deep learning algorithms.
In addition, Sapphire Rapids processors will receive support for DDR5 and HBM2E RAM, as well as the PCIe Gen 5 interface. -determined silicon, SDSi). The technology allows, for a fee, to activate the advanced hardware capabilities of the chip using software after purchasing and installing the processor.
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The production of new processors uses the Intel 7 process technology, which corresponds to 10 nm. AMD Epyc Genoa chips will be produced using TSMC’s more modern 5nm technology.
Transfer after transfer
Initially, deliveries of fourth-generation Xeon Scalable chips were supposed to start in 2021, but Intel postponed them to early 2022, and then to mid-2022. After shipping trial batches of CPUs to individual customers, the corporation again decided to postpone the launch of mass production, by moving the start date for deliveries to the second half of 2022 (tentatively July-August).
Then at the beginning of June 2022 Sandra Rivera , general manager of Intel Data Centers and Artificial Intelligence, announced another postponement of the start of shipments of Sapphire Rapids chips, noting that demand for them still remains high, and the next, fifth generation Xeon Scalable under the Emerald Rapids brand will hit the market in time — in 2023.
Black stripe for Intel
The second quarter of 2022 turned out to be unsuccessful for Intel financially. The chipmaker’s revenue fell to $15.3 billion, by 22%. The net loss was about $500 million. The closure of the division for the development and production of high-speed Optane memory contributed to the loss of business. The company is likely to compensate for losses by raising prices for certain product categories. In July 2022, CNews wrote that some Intel chips could rise in price by 10-20%.
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However, market participants have expressed the opinion that the company actually wants to slightly encourage customers to buy chips before the upcoming price increase in order to free up overcrowded warehouses. Demand for personal computers in the II quarter, according to IDC, decreased by 15.
3% year-on-year. The need for new processors from OEM PC suppliers has also naturally decreased.
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Intel at CES 2022: New Alder Lake Desktop and Mobile Processors, 600 Series Chipsets, Updated Evo Program with More Powerful Laptops, and Arc
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As expected, at CES 2022, Intel officially announced a number of its new consumer products in various segments. Computers and laptops based on these new solutions will soon appear on the market.
New Alder Lake desktop processors
Last fall, Intel announced new 12th generation Core desktop processors, also known as Alder Lake. Their feature is the use of a hybrid architecture, which provides for the presence of various computing cores in one chip: high-performance cores (Performance) and energy-efficient cores (Efficient).
However, only Performance cores support multithreading. These chips are manufactured using the Intel 7 process technology. The 12th generation processors also boast support for DDR5 memory (up to 4800 MT / s) and PCI Express 5.0 interface (up to 16 lanes).
At the time of the initial announcement, the Alder Lake processor lineup was limited to only 6 models (and only 3, if you do not highlight the versions with and without GPU). For CES 2022, Intel has significantly expanded its line of desktop processors and announced 22 more models — from entry-level devices to high-performance ones.
The new models do not have an unlocked multiplier, unlike the devices of the first wave. At the same time, similar chips turned out to be more economical. For example, for the top model Core i9-12900 the Processor Base Power is only 65W, while for the Core i9-12900K version it reached 125W. New additions include the F-series (no integrated graphics) and the even more economical T-series with 35W Processor Base Power.
Detailed technical characteristics of new products are presented in the following tables.
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Intel briefly mentioned the unreleased Core i9-12900KS processor. It will be able to deliver a maximum single-core clock speed of 5.5GHz, and for multi-core workloads it will be clocked in excess of 5GHz, up to 5.2GHz on all cores during gaming workloads.
Intel ran a real-time demo of the Core i9-12900KS processor with the HWInfo open monitoring tool to show the clock speeds for all eight P-cores and eight E-Cores. As you can see in the screenshot, the Performance cores run at 5.2 GHz and the Efficient cores run at 4.0 GHz. However, during the demonstration, it was not possible to fix the declared frequency of 5.5 GHz for a single core.
The S suffix stands for Special Edition.
The chip will be produced in a limited edition. It’s already in production and Intel is preparing it for shipment to OEM customers later this quarter. Its price, energy consumption and heat dissipation levels have not yet been specified. There is also no word on whether it will go to retail.
New Motherboards and Coolers
Along with the new processors, Intel is also expanding its ecosystem of motherboards and coolers. Three new 600-series chipsets are becoming available to consumer motherboard manufacturers: H670, B660, and H610. They complement the previously announced Z69 solutions0. The newer versions are less feature-packed than the Z690, offering fewer PCIe lanes and USB ports, while still supporting major new standards such as Wi-Fi 6E and PCIe 4.0. Features and differences of all new chipsets are clearly demonstrated on the next slide.
Intel will ship three new boxed coolers with its Alder Lake processors:;
Alder Lake Mobile Processors
Intel also announced a line of 12th generation mobile processors based on a hybrid architecture. The company was the first to launch high-performance H-series chips on the market, which have a relatively high Processor Base Power value of 45 watts. All Alder Lake mobile processors contain high performance and energy efficient cores.
Intel boldly claims that its new Alder Lake mobile processors, in particular the flagship version Core i9-12900HK with an increased frequency of up to 5.0 GHz, can outperform both AMD Ryzen 5900HX and Apple M1 Max in gaming and work tasks. The company claims that the Core i9-12900HK delivers a 28% boost in gaming performance over its predecessor, the Core i9-11980HK. Although the main performance gain is seen in older games such as League of Legends. Newer games like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla or Gears 5 show less impressive speed gains. The new processor also shows a 44% performance boost in PugetBench Premiere Pro and a significant performance boost in Autodesk benchmarks.
In addition to performance gains, the new 12th Gen Intel mobile processors are also supported by a number of standards, including Wi-Fi 6E, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 4.0, DDR5 and LPDDR5 (up to 5200 MHz). But the chips don’t support some other advanced standards like PCIe 5.0, and HDMI support is limited to HDMI 2.0b.
The first Alder Lake H-series laptops (gaming and high-performance) will be showcased at CES 2022 and will go on sale in the first quarter of this year.
At the same time, Intel also announced more economical versions of Alder Lake processors: the P-series with 28W Processor Base Power and the U-series with 15 and 9W Processor Base Power. The company shared the technical characteristics of these chips, but devices with them will appear on the market later.
Intel Evo Program Update
The company also announced another update to the Intel Evo certification program. New requirements have been added to the standard to improve video calls, and certification conditions have been expanded.
Now the Evo category can include larger and more powerful laptops, as well as devices with a foldable design.
Intel announced its third generation update to its «Intel Evo» certification program at CES 2022, adding new requirements to improve video calling for future devices, expanding the certification to include larger and more powerful laptops, and new foldable designs.
With the release of Alder Lake processors, new laptops for Evo certification must be equipped with 12th generation processors. In addition, there are new “smart collaboration” requirements that are designed to ensure high quality video calls. To meet these requirements, laptops must have at least a 1080p camera, Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity, and an AI-powered audio enhancement system that cuts out background noise.
At the same time, Intel is expanding the range of notebooks that will carry the Evo brand. Notebooks with more powerful H-series processors will now also be eligible for Evo certification.
In this case, in addition to all these requirements, they must additionally use the future Intel Arc discrete graphics. All this is done with the care of content creators. Given the professional focus of the Evo brand and battery life requirements, it is unlikely that gaming laptops will pass this certification.
In addition, Intel has introduced a third category of Evo certification for foldable notebooks. In this case, device makers will also have to stick to the usual list of Evo requirements, but with the addition of a large foldable display. The first foldable devices certified under the Evo program will hit the market in 2022.
In addition, Intel announced that it will be rolling out its Project Athena program to desktops starting with a new wave of 12th generation Alder Lake processors. Unlike the Intel Evo program for laptops, Project Athena for desktops will focus on privacy and sustainability.
Intel Arc Discrete GPUs
Finally, Intel has briefly talked about the long-awaited Arc Discrete GPUs.