The Intel Vs AMD debate is once again raging after Intel launches the new 13th Gen processors. As announced at the Intel Innovation 2022 Event, the 13th Gen processors will arrive at the retail market on 20th October 2022. After AMD brought their Ryzen 7000 Series CPUs, Intel aims to get ahead in the chipmaking game.
Codenamed Raptor Lake, unsurprisingly, is a true successor to its previous 12 Generation Series. Intel confirmed that the new chips will sit on the existing 600 series motherboards, that were introduced in Q4, 2021. This means extreme PC gamers and overclockers will have a smooth transition upgrading their Intel computers right away. Take a detailed insight into the specs and performance these new chips will offer -
13th Gen Processors’ Revamped Architecture
Users will experience a massive upgrade with the new chips. From architecture to compatibility and clock speed - everything is geared up. Intel confirmed the press a 15% efficiency boost for single-threaded use cases and a bombarding 41% upscale in multi-threaded applications. The summation is there will be a 40% enhancement in overall performance. The first take is that the base frequency this time on the higher tier 13900K is 3.0 GHz which boosts up to 5.8 GHz. That’s a solid 600 MHz upgrade from Intel’s 12th Gen processor, the i9 12900K.
The official announcement says Intel will bring 3 chip models along with their non-iGPU KF variants on the release day - a Core i5 13600K, a Core i7 13700 K, and Core i9 13900K. Intel also said there will be CPUs that will offer 6.0 GHz clock speed out of the box but remained silent about which chips they will be. For our reference, we will consider the flagship i9 13900K CPU in every instance.
The initially released chips come with a massive 24 cores in total and 32 threads at the peak. Having that in mind, users can expect a superb gaming experience as Intel always leads the way in gaming. Take a deeper look at the chip’s manufacturing details below -
Enhanced Core Design:
Intel’s 13th gen processors feature all the modern priorities. With the earlier Alder Lake 12th Gen CPU architecture from 2021, they renamed cores in the chip with 2 distinctions namely ‘P cores’, for Performance and ‘E cores’ for Efficiency. P cores are the primary ones, responsible for single and lightly threaded applications like gaming and productivity workloads. The efficient ‘E’ cores work in clusters and side-by-side with the P cores, optimized for multi-threaded workloads by minimizing background activities.
13th Gen CPUs come with Intel’s more advanced, reworked Raptor Cove Performance cores and the Gracemont Cove Efficient cores. Intel doubled the number of E Cores with the i9 13900K, a steep addition of 8 new cores for more efficient performance in productivity.
The second takeout is the lithography or as intel loves to call it now - ‘Process’. Lithography or semiconductor technology used for manufacturing the chip is now referred to as the “Intel Process” indicating what process they went through to develop the piece. The new 10nm chips fall under the ‘Intel 7 Process’. This new naming scheme is somewhat the same, yet different as it follows a performance-based segmentation.
TDP:
Although Intel did push it very far with efficient cores this time, it also surprises us that despite doubling the number of high-efficiency cores the rated power seems significantly low. This is perhaps due to Intel's Raptor Cove Cores, with the reworked Intel 7 Process nodes. Drawing only 125W in the i9 13900K, which is equal to almost double of the previous 12th Gen Processors. Keep in mind, the increased double number of cores are not only there for extra frequency but also load distribution. Combining that with the SoCs for 2D and 3D graphics, extreme workloads, and hardware-accelerated video processing, the power consumption and heat dissipation does seem surprisingly low.
Keep in mind the base frequency is set at 3.0 GHz and the boost frequency is a fierce 5.8, it is by no doubt praiseworthy. In simple terms, your CPU remains sufficiently cool and the PSU faces no hard time managing this new chip for uplifted gaming and lab experiments.
Cache Size:
13th Gen processors add up to more than double in the cache memory as well. L2 and L3 cache are remodified with larger sizes for a mountainous speed gain. Keeping the L1 memory the same, Intel is providing up to 68 MB of Cache memory with the new chips. Where, L2 is loaded with 20% more, and L3 has been stepped up to a gigantic 2.3 times more memory. The data rates and processing abilities will jump high with such an upgradation.
13th Gen Backward Compatibility and Connectivity
Here we are focusing the new 13th gen processor connectivity and compatibility options:
Motherboard:
With CPUs, Intel introduced a new motherboard chipset in the event, the 700 series. This will support both the 13th and 12th Gen biscuits from the chip-making giant. These chipset models are named the Z790, H770, and B760 which follow the traditional series initials. Intel confirms that the new Z690 chips will support up to 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports in contrast to the previous 4 ports.
Nonetheless, the new 13th Gen processors are flexible to the existing 600 series chipset, which run with LGA 1700 pin CPUs. This opens a huge window for those who are currently running their CPUs on boards like Z690, H670, or B660. A sweet deal for those willing to change their motherboard for newer, ultra-high gaming performance.
DDR5:
Although the chips will integrate year-old DDR4 memories, DDR5 is also open to new chips. Intel’s ‘tick-tock’ model, the forward or backward compatibility of their chips are once again winning hearts. With support for dual channel memory, DDR4 users can run at 3200 MT/s and with DDR5 PCs can go as high as 5600 MT/s RAM.
PCIe Gen 5.0:
Raptor Lake CPUs are ready for the newly designed PCIe Gen 5, 16 lanes for peripheral integration. The latest GPUs from both Nvidia and AMD will reportedly support the PCIe Gen 5.0, as per acclaimed sources like Tech Reviewer. As a result, ‘next-gen’ computing can be possible with the new chips from Intel. Plus, you also have the PCIe Gen 4.0 support up to 4 lanes - hence you can continue running your old GPUs and other PCIe 4.0 supported components.
AI M.2:
When it comes to modern Gaming and intensive computing, the data transfer rate stands out as a crucial concern. High-performance modules for AI, networking, and storage are becoming more and more common every day. M.2 SSDs are a prime example of fast data transmission for gaming rigs and research environments such as data centers. Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs are fully compatible with M.2 for both fast computing instances and AI development. The new chips are obviously then, AI ready.
13th Gen Mobile Chips On The Way
Intel also confirmed the Raptor Lake mobile chips will also arrive at the stores later in 2022. With the updated microarchitecture we can expect laptops and other mobile devices to soon hit the market within the first quarter of 2023. At the launching event, Intel disclosed these chips will run at a power-efficient thermal profile.
As low as 65W power draw for new laptops such as Microsoft’s Surface may open a new sense of design, innovation, web & AI development. The manufacturers are eagerly waiting to release their Notebooks, Laptops, and various mobile devices to bring in for customers.
13th Gen Processor Prices
As of yet, Intel disclosed prices for six of their 13th Gen Processors. There are the primary 3 variants (extension, ‘K’) that incorporate Intel’s integrated iGPU, Intel® UHD Graphics 770. And the ‘KF’ variants lack this feature. A few dollars are saved for those who already own a Graphics Card or want to experience the full potential of a brand new dedicated GPU like the upcoming RTX 4000 Series in their setup. The price difference is approximately $30 in every case. Here is the official price list -
- Intel Core i5-13600KF – $294
- Intel Core i5-13600K – $319
- Intel Core i7-13700KF – $384
- Intel Core i7-13700K – $409
- Intel Core i9-13900KF – $564
- Intel Core i9-13900K – $589
Time To Make A Choice
Intel’s 13th Gen CPUs arrival marks a head-on collision with AMD’s Ryzen 7000 CPUs. The debate will continue as long as there is computing and gaming in our world. While AMD is focusing more on its 5nm lithography for advancing microarchitecture, thriving with new chip-making ideas, Intel is getting back into the competition by setting a lower price cap. Their 500+ prototype designs prove that both of the teams, AMD and Intel are trying to switch places and compete at the same time.
With Intel delving into AI and supercomputing, AMD is making semiconductor manufacturers rethink their capabilities. Intel’s standalone reputation for gaming and single-threaded applications is no longer the only winning feat for them. AMD is advancing with the sheer number of cores they are also advancing for AI and Virtual Reality. For the time being, we have to wait to see the benchmarks. Maybe then we will call it a day for Team Blue or Team Red.
Our Take On The 13th Gen Processors
With the launch of the 13th Gen CPUs, Intel is ready to lead the era of mobility, connectivity, and innovation. Intel is truly showing their interest in saving power with the TDP for 13th Gen processors. Keeping the prices low, Intel is actually showing interest in making the cheapest yet the fastest computer chips in the world.
We are at the inception of Artificial Intelligence development and tech giants like Intel have paved the way. Undoubtedly Intel will continue to do so with their re-designed Intel 7 Process, extraordinary power and heat profile, revamped microchips, compatibility for PCIe 5.0, and M.2 AI will surely redefine computing as well as processing big data. And of course, the path to innovation.
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