13th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors

13th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors: Features at a Glance

FeatureBenefit
Performance-core(P-core)The highest-performing CPU core ever built by Intel, designed to handle single-threaded, lightly threaded, or burst workloads like 4K gaming and 3D design.
Efficient-core(E-core)Designed to handle multi-threaded and background tasks such as minimized browser tabs, IT services, and cloud syncing, leaving P-cores free to deliver incredible performance without interruption.
Performance Hybrid ArchitectureIntegrates two core microarchitectures into a single die, prioritizing and distributing workloads to optimize performance.
Intel® Thread DirectorOptimizes workloads by helping the OS scheduler intelligently distribute workloads to the optimal cores.
PCIe 5.02 up to 16 LanesOffers readiness for up to 32 GT/s for fast access to discrete graphics, storage, and peripheral devices with up to 16 PCI Express 5.0 lanes.
PCIe 4.0 up to 4 LanesOffers up to 16 GT/s for fast access to storage and peripheral devices with up to 4 PCI Express 4.0 lanes.
Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s3Delivers the latest, industry-leading innovation in memory capabilities for fast speeds, high bandwidth, and enhanced workflow productivity.
Up to DDR4 3200 MT/sContinued support of existing memory technology and speeds.
L3 and L2 CacheIncreased shared Intel® Smart Cache (L3) and L2 cache sizes allow users to work faster, with larger datasets.
Intel® Deep Learning BoostAccelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA 3.0)Processes AI speech and audio applications such as neural noise cancellation while simultaneously freeing up CPU resources for overall system performance and responsiveness.
Intel® Adaptive Boost TechnologyIntel® ABT improves performance by opportunistically allowing higher multi-core turbo frequencies, while operating within system power and temperature specifications when current, power, and thermal headroom exists.
Intel® Thermal Velocity BoostIntel® Thermal Velocity Boost opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency of select 13th Gen Intel® Core Desktop processors by up to 100 MHz if the processor is at a temperature of 70°C or lower and turbo power budget is available.
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0Identifies the processor’s fastest cores and directs critical workloads to them.
Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Xe ArchitectureRich media and intelligent graphics capabilities enable amplified visual complexity, enhanced 3D performance, and faster image processing.
Overclocking Features and CapabilitiesWhen paired with the Intel® Z790 or Z690 chipset, processor P-cores, E-cores, graphics, and memory can be set to run at frequencies above the processor specification resulting in higher performance.
Intel® Extreme Tuning UtilityA precision toolset for tuning and overclocking, featuring memory and hybrid processor overclocking, so that new and experienced users can get more from their unlocked processors.6
Intel® Extreme Memory Profile 3.0Simplifies the memory overclocking experience with increased flexibility, additional profiles, and expanded voltage controls.
Intel® Dynamic Memory BoostIntelligent memory overclocking performance on-demand that optimizes platform performance based on usage.

13th Gen Intel® Core™ Desktop Processors Comparison

 Intel® Core i9 ProcessorsIntel® Core i7 ProcessorsIntel® Core i5 ProcessorsIntel® Core i3 Processors
Max Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 5.8Up to 5.4Up to 5.1Up to 4.5
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency [GHz]Up to 5.7Up to 5.4n/an/a
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 5.4Up to 5.3Up to 5.1Up to 4.5
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency [GHz]Up to 4.3Up to 4.2Up to 3.9n/a
Performance-core Base Frequency [GHz]3.03.43.5Up to 3.4
Efficient-core Base Frequency [GHz]2.22.52.6n/a
Processor Cores (P-cores + E-cores)24 (8P+16E)16 (8P+8E)14 (6P+8E)4 (4P+0E)
Intel® Hyper-Threading TechnologyYesYesYesYes
Total Processor Threads3224208
Intel® Thread DirectorYesYesYesNo
Intel® Smart Cache (L3) Size [MB]36302412
Total L2 Cache Size [MB]3224205
Max Memory Speed [MT/s] Up to DDR5-5600DDR4-3200 Up to DDR5-5600DDR4-3200 Up to DDR5-5600DDR4-3200DDR5 4800DDR4 3200 
Number of Memory Channels2222
CPU PCIe 5.0 LanesUp to 16Up to 16Up to 16Up to 16
CPU PCIe 4.0 Lanes4444
Enhanced Intel® UHD Graphics driven by Xe Architecturei9: Intel® UHD Graphics 770i9F: noi7: Intel® UHD Graphics 770i7F: noi5: Intel® UHD Graphics 770i5F: noi3: Intel® UHD Graphics 730i3F: no
Graphics Dynamic Frequency [MHz]1650160015501500
Processor P-core / E-core / Graphics / Memory OverclockingYesYesYesNo
Intel® Quick Sync VideoYesYesYesYes 
Intel® Deep Learning Boost (Intel® DL Boost)YesYesYesYes
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions 2 (Intel® AVX2)YesYesYesYes 
Intel® Gaussian and Neural Accelerator (GNA)YesYesYesYes