Testseek.com have collected 23 expert reviews of the Intel Core i9-13900KS 3.2GHz Socket 1700 and the average rating is 75%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Intel Core i9-13900KS 3.2GHz Socket 1700.
March 2023
(75%)
23 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
407 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent performance in an absolute sense
24 cores and 32 threads
Fastest productivity CPU we've ever tested
Runs at up to 6.0 GHz
Incredible gaming performance
Support for PCI-Express 5.0
Multiplier unlocked
Integrated graphics
Compatible with 600 and 700 Series chipset motherboards
Support for DDR4 & DDR5 memor
The editors didn't like
Pricey given the real-world payoff versus the 13900K
Runs hot
6GHz attainable on only core at a time
Very high power usage
Ryzen 7800X3D is a much better choice for gaming
High price
6.0 GHz boost on two cores only
Demanding cooling requirements / high temperatures
Fastest productivity CPU we've ever tested, Runs at up to 6.0 GHz, Incredible gaming performance, Support for PCI-Express 5.0, Multiplier unlocked, Integrated graphics, Compatible with 600 and 700 Series chipset motherboards, Support for DDR4 & DDR5 memor
Very high power usage, Ryzen 7800X3D is a much better choice for gaming, High price, 6.0 GHz boost on two cores only, Demanding cooling requirements / high temperatures, Only PCIe x8 graphics when Gen 5 M.2 slot in-use, CPU cooler not included, No support
The Intel Core i9-13900KS comes at an MSRP of $700, but is currently not easy to find. Some stores sell it with a significant markup, reaching $1000 and more. If you are willing to search around for a bit you can find it for around $800. Fastest producti...
Abstract: The 24-core Intel Core i9-13900KS Special Edition processor carries an eye-watering $699 price tag, but it has a feature that Intel feels warrants the price tag - this is the first consumer PC chip to run at 6 GHz without overclocking, extending Intel's l...
As we first found out when we reviewed the Intel Core i9-13900K and Core i5-13600K processors, Intel's Raptor Lake has proved to be a proverbial performance powerhouse compared to the previous Alder Lake (12th Gen) architecture. Intel managed to not only...
Published: 2023-01-22, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
Occasionally when wrapping up our thoughts on a product the parts that are less positive require more writing than the bits that are positive, so whilst the raw word count might be skewed in one direction it is important to state the following at the begi...
Published: 2023-01-20, Author: Marco , review by: hothardware.com
Abstract: Intel Core i9-13900KS - $699 MSRP (Currently $769) A higher maximum turbo frequency of 6GHz makes Intel's special edition Core i9-13900KS the fastest desktop processor to date, but with some caveats. Blazing Performance Single-Thread Leader Aggressive Pri...
Published: 2023-01-13, Author: Steven , review by: techspot.com
Abstract: The new Intel Core i9-13900KS is very much like the 12900KS and 9900KS that came before it -- this is a 'special edition' CPU that comes mildly overclocked out of the box, it surely is binned silicon, but for the most part that simply means it's a whisker...
Abstract: Back in September, Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announced Raptor Lake, the company's 13th generation of Core processors, and teased a chip coming to stores in early 2023 that would be able to hit 6GHz right out of the box. Well, it's now 2023, and Intel launch...
Abstract: Intel has announced the release of their newest and most powerful desktop processor yet, the 13th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-13900KS. This processor represents a major breakthrough in the PC industry, as it delivers the fastest speeds ever seen in a stock proces...
Consumers looking for the single best CPU across all workloads will want to take note of the Intel Core i9-13900KS despite its huge power numbers.Pros+ In socket upgrade+ 6GHz boost!+ Overall performanceCons- Needs decent cooling- Uses lots of powerShould...
