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Intel introduced the non-overclockable desktop Raptor Lake – faster, more expensive and more voracious than its predecessors

Intel has expanded its Raptor Lake desktop processor family. The manufacturer today introduced 16 new 13th generation Core models: ten 65-watt and six energy-efficient 35-watt T-series chips. New items differ from their predecessors in an increased number of cores and cache memory, higher clock speeds and higher power consumption. In addition, almost all new items have become more expensive than previous generation models.

    Image source: Intel

Image source: Intel

The 65-watt Raptor Lakes that make up the main lineup offer 4 to 24 physical cores with support for 8 to 32 virtual threads. The base frequency range of powerful Raptor Cove processor cores in these processors is lower than in the older K-series models with the multiplier unlocked, ranging from 2.0 to 3.4 GHz, and the maximum frequency range varies from 4.5 to 5, 6GHz. which in turn is lower than the K-series models. Energy-efficient Gracemont cores for new products operate in the base frequency range of 1.5-2.0 GHz, and in the automatic overclocking mode their frequency increases to 3.3-4.2 GHz, depending on the model. The processors received 12 to 36 MB L3 cache and 5 to 32 MB L2 cache (2 MB per P-Core and 4 MB per cluster of four E-Cores).

The manufacturer states support for DDR5-5600 and DDR4-3200 RAM for the Core i7 and Core i9 models. The newer Core i5 and Core i3 models work with the memory standards DDR5-4800 and DDR4-3200. The nominal power consumption for Core i3 models is 58-60 W and the maximum (in Maximum Turbo Power mode) is 89 W. The Core i5, Core i7 and Core i9 models have a base power consumption of 65 W, but their maximum TDP is different. So, it ranges from 148W to 154W for Core i5 models, while it is 219W for Core i7 and Core i9 models. So, the increase in maximum consumption for Core i9 compared to its predecessors was 17 W, for Core i7 – 34 W, for Core i5 – up to 37 W, and for Core i3 – up to 31 W.

According to Intel internal testing, the new 65-watt Raptor Lake processors are up to 11% faster in single-threaded performance and up to 34% faster in multi-threaded performance than their Alder Lake predecessors. Series (12th Gen Core).


The cost of new products has also increased against the background of previous generation processors – by an average of 10%. For example, Core i9 models cost $54 more, while Core i7 models cost $49 more. As before, the manufacturer also offers models from the F series, with which you can save something if the user does not need integrated graphics.

Functionally, the 35-watt models of the Raptor Lake T series correspond exactly to the 65-watt models. However, they have a reduced base and maximum TDP. These processors are designed for specific use cases such as non-cooling PCs, compact media centers, HTPCs, etc.

The Core i9-13900T has the same peak power of 106W as its predecessor. The Core i5-13600T and Core i5-13500T models increased peak power by 18W, while the Core i7-13700T and Core i5-13400T models increased by 8W compared to the same Alder Lake models.

In addition to the new 65W and 35W Raptor Lake processors, Intel also introduced the new B760 motherboard chipset. However, it does not differ much from its predecessor, the B660. Ultimately, Raptor Lake can work not only with new, but also with older Intel 600 series boards.

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