
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 512 reviews
4.7- Performance (199)
- Processor Speed (190)
- FPS (9)
- Multitasking (8)
- Heat (82)
- Price (10)
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Made my gaming experience a unique one love it !
This is a true powerhouse making my gaming experience a unique one. The gaming performance is a standout feature. With its high clock speeds and multithreading capabilities, the i9-13900K ensures buttery-smooth gameplay even in the most graphically intensive titles. The ability to run background applications without compromising gaming performance is a game-changer for streamers and content creators. Multitasking reaches new heights with this processor. The 24 cores enable effortless switching between applications, ensuring a seamless workflow even with resource-hungry software. Whether I'm editing videos, running virtual machines, or working on complex projects, the processor's performance remains consistently impressive. The Intel Core i9-13900K's compatibility with the latest technologies is worth noting. Support for PCIe 5.0 and DDR5 memory allows for lightning-fast data transfer speeds and optimal memory performance, further enhancing the overall computing experience. Thermal management is another area where this processor shines. The advanced cooling solutions and efficient power consumption ensure that the processor maintains optimal temperatures under heavy loads, contributing to its long-term reliability. In conclusion, the Intel Core i9-13900K Gaming Desktop Processor has exceeded my expectations in terms of performance, gaming prowess, multitasking capabilities, technology integration, and thermal management. Its 24 cores offer a level of processing power that's perfect for gamers, content creators, and professionals seeking exceptional performance across the board. If you're looking to elevate your gaming and computing experience to unprecedented heights, the Intel Core i9-13900K is undoubtedly a worthy investment. It has earned my highest praise and has become the centerpiece of my high-performance desktop setup.
Posted by Insignia
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEAST for productivity but does run hot
I am using the 13900k for video editing in Premiere Pro and let me tell you that this chip is an absolute beast! It does run pretty hot at stock clocks. I have it mounted with a pressure plate I got from Amazon, Deepcool LS720 AIO to cool it in an NZXT H7 Flow Case with 140mm fans all over (Except the 360 AIO which has 3-120mm fans on the radiator). Here are my temps: Idles: 30C 2 hours of rendering: 85C (peak at 90C but usually doesn't stay there for long). Also my office tends to stay in the 73F-75F range, so a bit warm. The ONLY time i've ever thermal throttle'd (100C) is when I was using Prime95 to simply stress test it. But seeing that I do not thermal throttle during editing videos i will not undervolt it. If you game, you'll obviously get lower temps since gaming doesn't utilize as much CPU power compared to productivity softwares. Bottom line, i'm not sure why one would need the 13900k UNLESS it was for productivity; but it's an investment work wise!
Posted by StarvMarv
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Crazy fast!!! Highly recommend!!!!
I'm coming from an 11900K and holy smokes is this thing fast as lightning! Out of the box with stock ILM and a Corsair H150i Elite in a lian li 011 it was hitting 100c at full load but after installing the Thermal Grizzly contact frame and using their Kryonaut Extreme paste its now running 10-15 degrees cooler. I overclocked the P cores to 5.7Ghz and now when I game its in the low to mid 60s vs before it was in the mid to high 80s. So yes the chip does run super hot but with time, patience and the right equipment it's very manageable.
Posted by RawDawg
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Honest Review
It is fast. I can get or slightly exceed benchmarks of similar machines. However, it gets HOT and my 360 AIO works hard to keep temps at 90c. My recommendation - if you are a gamer and looking for a system build yourself a i7 13700k machine.
Posted by Niazo
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
If you can take advantage of it, get it!
This chip is awesome. The BIG.little architecture isn't optimal for the distributed computing project I run (Folding@home) but with process lasso, I can run 16 cores for f@h, and use the other 16 for things like writing reviews of all 32 cores. I run the P cores at full load 24/7, and I was able to tame the temperatures with a -.08 voltage offset, disabled multicore enhancement, and run a bequiet 360 aio. Its silent and fast, what more could you want? Specs: 13900k z790 Aorus Master 2x16gb Gskill Trident Z5 6400 c32 3080 12gb Aorus Master Lian Li O11D Corsair 1200w platinum psu Bequiet 360 AIO
Posted by Notyettoday