Intel’s Raptor Lake is said to differ from its predecessor in that it has a larger number of E cores, among other things. (Image source: Intel)
A packed processor autumn awaits us: In addition to a new SoC from Apple, hardware enthusiasts can look forward to the new processors from AMD and Intel.
AMD already laid the facts for Ryzen 7000 on the table on October 30th. You can find all the details in the article linked below. Intel wanted to wait until the official presentation on September 27th with more detailed information. A leak from the US site Wccftech may now thwart this calculation.
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In them exclusive report Wccftech gives detailed specifications for all 14 desktop models planned to be launched. These are essentially different variants of the i9-13900, the i7-13700 and the i5-13600.
Each of the models is available as an overclockable K variant with adjustable frequency and higher TDP. If you can do without the overclocking properties of the K series, you will find cheaper alternatives in the form of the non-K models.
The flagship of the Raptor Lake S processors deserves special attention: The Core i9-13900K. Intel has not only increased the number of smaller E cores, which are mainly used for multithread tasks, from 8 to 16. More is also possible with the clock rate: If only one or two of the large P cores are loaded, they should According to the leak, these can reach a clock speed of up to 5.8 GHz. For comparison: A maximum of 5.5 GHz was possible with the Core i9-12900KS.
New top model in direct comparison with the predecessor
| Technical specifications | Intel Core i9-13900K | Intel Core i9-12900KS |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 125 W | 150 W |
| iGPU | Arc A780H | UHD Graphics 770 |
| base | LGA1700 | LGA1700 |
| Nuclear | 24 (8 + 16) | 16 (8 + 8) |
| Base rate (P-Core) | 3 GHz | 3,4 GHz |
| Single-Core Boost Clock (P-Core) | 5,8 GHz | 5,5 GHz |
| All-Thread Boost Clock (P-Core) | 5,5 GHz | 5,2 GHz |
| max. MT/s (DDR4) | 3200 MT/s | 3200 MT/s |
| max. MT/s (DDR5) | 5600 MT/s | 4800 MT/s |
| Intel Smart Cache | 36 MB | 30 MB |
| PCIe configuration | 1×16+4, 2×8+4 | 1×16+4, 2×8+4 |
Something for every taste?
In addition to the usual K models, Intel also offers the three processors as KF or F versions, as usual. The suffix -F indicates the omission of an integrated graphics unit (iGPU). If you only want to use your processor together with a dedicated graphics card, you can save a few dollars with these models.
Intel also wants to offer the two models i9-13900T and i7-13700T for the release. The T sub-series differs from the other models in that it consumes even less power and is therefore comparatively economical. In return, the maximum clock rate of these processors drops to 5.3 GHz (i9-13900T) or 4.9 GHz (i7-13700T). The station wagons are mainly used in the corporate sector.
Since the data given are not official announcements from Intel, the information must be treated with caution. However, Wccftech has already made a name for itself in the past with truthful exclusive reports. However, we will only be on the safe side with news about the Raptor Lake-S on September 27th, when Intel officially presents its 13th processor generation.
Should AMD be worried about Intel?
The desire for a clear winner now that data is available on both opponents is understandable. But the competition between Intel and AMD cannot be decided purely on the basis of data sheets and company information. Independent tests of the CPU models are needed for a reliable classification, which you will soon be able to read here.
So as not to leave anyone without an answer here: At the moment it doesn’t look like either of the two companies has to hide. If you believe rumors and manufacturer benchmarks, both Raptor Lake and Ryzen 7000 make a decent leap forward. Thanks to more E-cores, Intel should increase in productivity, AMD could provide more FPS in games with the enlarged L2 and L3 cache.
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Where we can at least rate AMD now is at the announced RRP. There you hit strong notes, sometimes even cheaper than with the previous generation. It is still unclear whether Intel will also move with the prices and become cheaper. In addition to the performance, the price could also decide which manufacturer has the edge in the end.
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how do you see it? Can Intel Beat AMD With Raptor Lake? Or does Team Red with Ryzen 7000 have the better cards this year? And which CPU model are you already considering? Write it to us in the comments!
