Intel Core i9-13900E vs Intel Core i9-13900KS

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Intel Core i9-13900E or Intel Core i9-13900E – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-13900E features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13900KS features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900KS, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
Intel Core i 13000 Group Intel Core i 13000
13 Generation 13
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i9-13900E Name Intel Core i9-13900KS
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900E has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.8 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i9-13900KS has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 3.2 GHz.
32 Threads 32
1.3 GHz B-Core Frequency 2.4 GHz
24 CPU Cores 24
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz A-Core Frequency 3.2 GHz
5.2 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 6.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
16x Gracemont Cores B 16x Gracemont
4.0 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-13900KS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900KS uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders
256 Shaders 256
Q4/2021 Release date Q4/2021
10 nm Technology 10 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 32
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
11 Generation 11
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 770 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 770
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
Yes ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 150 W watts.
None TDP (PL2) 253 W
None TDP up 320 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 150 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900E is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13900KS is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
10 nm Technology 10 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 699 $
Raptor Lake S Architecture Raptor Lake S
36.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1700 Socket LGA 1700
32.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB