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Intel Core i9-13900K — Benchmarks & Specs

32 threads125W TDP$589 MSRP2022
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Bottom line: how fast is the Intel Core i9-13900K?

At 1080p (Ultra), the Intel Core i9-13900K averages 186 fps in Baldur's Gate 3, per Hardware Times. In PassMark CPU Mark it scores 58,219 pts, per PassMark.

Every figure above is a row in the tables below, and each row links out to the review or public benchmark database the number was taken from. SpecPicks aggregates published measurements; it does not report first-party benchmark runs.

The Intel Core i9-13900K is a processor from the Raptor Lake family released in 2022 from Intel. Key on-paper specs include boost clock of 5.8 GHz, 125W TDP. It launched with a $589 MSRP, though street prices typically diverge meaningfully from launch pricing — see the linked product cards below for current Amazon listings. Data on this page draws on 10 synthetic benchmark results, 4 measured game frame-rate results, aggregated from public benchmark databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench, Cinebench) and the LocalLLaMA community. Read this page when shopping the Intel Core i9-13900K, comparing it against other processors in your build, or sizing it for a specific workload (gaming at 1080p/1440p/4K, productivity benchmarks, or local LLM inference).

Gaming Performance (measured FPS)

Average and 1% low frame rates by game, resolution, and quality preset. Bars are scaled against the fastest result on this page.

Measured gaming frame rates for the Intel Core i9-13900K by game, resolution, and quality preset. “1% low” is the frame-time floor that determines perceived smoothness. Each row links to its original review or benchmark database.
Game Resolution Settings Relative Avg FPS 1% low Source
Baldur's Gate 3 1080p Ultra 186 fps — Hardware Times 2023-08-08
Cyberpunk 2077 1080p High 141 fps 113 fps Beebom 2022-12-16
Starfield 1080p Low 124 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-09-04
Starfield 1080p High 102 fps — Gamers Nexus 2023-09-06

Synthetic Benchmarks

Higher is better. Bars are scaled within each benchmark family (multi-thread, single-thread, etc.) so you can compare like-with-like at a glance.

Synthetic benchmark scores for the Intel Core i9-13900K — higher is better. Each row links to the public database the number was taken from.
Benchmark Relative Score Source
PassMark CPU Mark 58,219 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark CPU Mark 58,165 points PassMark Software 2026-06-13
Cinebench R23 multi 39,689 points NotebookCheck 2022-12-17
Cinebench R23 multi 39,689 points TechPowerUp 2022-10-20
Cinebench R23 multi 38,071 points Beebom 2022-12-16
PassMark Single Thread 4,599 pts PassMark 2026-04-20
PassMark Single Thread Rating 4,597 points PassMark Software 2026-07-14
PassMark Single Thread 4,596 points PassMark Software 2026-08-25
Cinebench R23 single 2,243 points NotebookCheck 2022-12-17
Cinebench R23 single 2,243 points TechPowerUp 2022-10-20

Products Featuring the Intel Core i9-13900K

Full Specifications

tdp w125
socketLGA1700
e cores16
p cores8
threads32
l3 cache mb36
boost clock ghz5.8

Intel Core i9-13900K — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Intel Core i9-13900K best used for?
Intel Core i9-13900K is a Raptor Lake-family processor. Use it for mainstream desktops and gaming-focused builds. Check the synthetic benchmark scores below for at-a-glance comparison.
When was the Intel Core i9-13900K released, and what was its launch MSRP?
Intel Core i9-13900K launched in 2022 at a $589 MSRP. Street prices diverge from launch pricing over a product's lifetime — check the linked Amazon listings on this page for current availability.
Where do the benchmark numbers on this page come from?
Synthetic benchmarks are scraped from public databases (TechPowerUp, PassMark, Geekbench Browser, Cinebench leaderboards). AI inference numbers come from the LocalLLaMA community (Reddit threads, llama.cpp / Ollama discussion logs, and Phoronix when available). Every benchmark row carries an inline source citation — click through to verify the original number.
How does the Intel Core i9-13900K compare to its predecessor?
Compare Intel Core i9-13900K side-by-side against other processors on the Compare tool below. Synthetic benchmark scores let you place this SKU within its generation; the spec table shows the architectural and process-node differences from one generation to the next.
Where can I buy the Intel Core i9-13900K?
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