Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
Intel
93 Overall Score
vs
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
HP
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
88 out of 100 high confidence 53 reviews
The Intel Core i9-13900K/KF is overwhelmingly praised for its blazing-fast performance in gaming and productivity, with many users noting significant upgrades from older CPUs. Enthusiasts highlight excellent overclocking headroom, often reaching 5.5-6.0 GHz with proper cooling. However, the CPU runs hot, and several reviewers emphasize the need for high-end cooling solutions like 360mm AIOs or custom loops to manage temperatures. A few mention the lack of included cooler and the need for BIOS updates, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Blazing fast performance
- Excellent overclocking headroom
- Great for gaming and productivity
- Good value for money
- Efficient hybrid architecture
Cons
- Runs very hot
- Requires high-end cooling
- No cooler included
- Power hungry under load
- BIOS update needed for stability
Performance 28
Overclocking 12
Thermal management 15
Cooling requirements 10
Value for money 8
Power consumption 5
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Productivity
Ai Llm
Server
Gaming
Budget
Efficiency
Specifications
| Intel Core i9 13900KF | HP Xeon 6526Y | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| Brand | Intel | Intel |
| Series | Core i9 | Xeon Gold |
| Model | 13900KF | 6526Y |
| Codename | Raptor Lake | — |
| Class | desktop | server |
| Process | 10★ | — |
| Cores & Clocks | ||
| Cores | 24★ | 16 |
| P-cores | 8★ | — |
| E-cores | 16★ | — |
| Threads | 32 | 32 |
| Base Clock | ||
| Boost Clock | ||
| Cache | ||
| L2 Cache | 32 | 32 |
| L3 Cache | 36 | 37★ |
| Performance | ||
| PassMark Multi | ||
| PassMark Single | ||
| Memory | ||
| Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| Max Speed | ||
| Channels | 2★ | — |
| Max Memory | ||
| ECC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Platform & Power | ||
| Socket | LGA 1700 | LGA 4677 |
| PCIe | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | 80★ |
| TDP | 125★ | 195 |
| Max Turbo Power | 253★ | — |
| Unlocked | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Graphics & AI | ||
| Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 | No |
Pros & Cons
Intel Core i9 13900KF 24-core LGA 1700
- Strong single thread (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong efficiency (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ai (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong multi thread (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
HP Xeon 6526Y 16-core LGA 4677
- Strong ai (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong platform (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong multi thread (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong single thread (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average affordability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
Verdict
Winner: Intel Core i9 13900KF
Scores 93 overall, wins 5 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 28 specs.