The Intel Core i9-13900F, released in January 2023, is a desktop processor with 24 cores and a price tag of. It is part of the Core i9 series and utilizes the Raptor Lake architecture with Socket 1700. The processor features Intel Hyper-Threading technology, effectively doubling the core-count of the P-Cores to a total of 32 threads. With 36 MB of L3 cache, the Core i9-13900F operates at 2000 MHz by default, but can boost up to 5.6 GHz depending on the workload. Manufactured on a 10 nm production process, the transistor count is currently unknown. Additionally, the multiplier is locked on the Core i9-13900F, limiting its overclocking capabilities.

The Core i9-13900F has a TDP of 65 W, making it consume standard power levels for a contemporary PC. It is compatible with DDR4 and DDR5 memory through a dual-channel interface. Additionally, it supports ECC memory, a crucial feature for mission-critical systems to prevent data corruption. The processor utilizes a PCI-Express Gen 5 connection for communication with other computer components. It is important to note that the Core i9-13900F does not include integrated graphics, so a separate graphics card is required.

The Core i9-13900F offers hardware virtualization, enhancing virtual machine performance significantly. Moreover, it supports IOMMU virtualization (PCI passthrough), allowing guest virtual machines to utilize host hardware directly. Applications utilizing Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) will experience improved performance on this processor, especially for calculation-intensive tasks. In addition to AVX, Intel has integrated the newer AVX2 standard, excluding AVX-512.

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