Intel® 13th Gen Core™ Desktop Processor
Ascend leaderboards, create worlds, and crunch numbers—all at once. The 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor delivers next-generation performance for everything you do, with the fastest chip Intel has ever built.
Advancing Performance Hybrid Architecture
The 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor advances performance hybrid architecture with:
- Up to eight Performance-cores (P-cores)
- Up to 16 Efficient-cores (E-cores)
Intel® Thread Director intelligently routes workloads, sending the right task to the right core at the right time for optimized performance.
Built for Modern Gaming
Designed for gamers who want maximum performance to play the latest titles while still having the power to tackle other workloads. PCs based on 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors are built for modern gaming, streaming, and recording, making it all possible.
Superior Creating Experience
The 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processor family offers:
- Faster P-cores and more E-cores
- Support for DDR4/DDR5
- Support for PCIe 4.0/5.0
This provides a platform that can max out multitasking and offers greater configurability.
Customize for What You Do Every Day
13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors deliver highly flexible architecture and industry-leading tools, enabling performance customization tailored to your everyday workloads.
Multitask with Ease
No matter what type of creator you are, 13th Gen Intel® Core™ performance lets you:
- Stream
- Browse
- Edit
- Video chat
- Take care of business
Multitasking won’t slow you down.
Industry-Leading Overclocking
Enthusiasts of all levels—from beginners to experts—can enjoy a great overclocking experience. Pair an unlocked Intel® Core™ processor with Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility and Intel® Speed Optimizer for one-click overclocking, making the process easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Performance-cores (P-cores) and Efficient-cores (E-cores)?
Performance-cores (P-cores):
- Optimized for single and lightly threaded performance
- Enhance gaming and productivity workloads
Efficient-cores (E-cores):
- Optimized to handle highly threaded, scalable workloads
- Minimize interruptions from background task management
What is Intel® Thread Director?
Intel® Thread Director helps prioritize and manage workload distribution by sending tasks to the most optimized thread. It works in tandem with the operating system and is on by default.
To unlock the full capabilities of Intel® Thread Director, pair a select 13th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processor with Windows 11.
What are the overclocking features?
Intel provides powerful memory or motherboard overclocking experiences for everyone, from experts to beginners. With an unlocked Intel® Core™ processor, anyone can overclock using:
- Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility
- Intel® Speed Optimizer for one-click overclocking
This combination makes overclocking simple and accessible.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Cores | 14 |
| Number of Performance-cores (P-cores) | 6 |
| Number of Efficient-cores (E-cores) | 8 |
| Total Threads | 20 |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| P-core Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz |
| E-core Max Turbo Frequency | 4.0 GHz |
| P-core Base Frequency | 3.5 GHz |
| E-core Base Frequency | 2.6 GHz |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel® Smart Cache |
| Total L2 Cache | 20 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 125 W |
| Maximum Turbo Power | 181 W |
| Max Memory Size | 192 GB (dependent on memory type) |
| Memory Types | Up to DDR5 5600 MT/s; Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s |
| Max Number of Memory Channels | 2 |
| Max Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
| ECC Memory Supported | Yes |
Processor Graphics
| Graphics Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Processor Graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 770 |
| Graphics Base Frequency | 300 MHz |
| Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency | 1.55 GHz |
| Graphics Output | eDP 1.4b, DP 1.4a, HDMI 2.1 |
| Max Resolution (HDMI) | 4096 x 2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Max Resolution (DisplayPort) | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
| Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Panel) | 5120 x 3200 @ 120 Hz |
| DirectX Support | 12 |
| OpenGL Support | 4.5 |
| OpenCL Support | 3.0 |
