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Launched | October 20, 2022[1] [2] |
Marketed by | Intel |
Designed by | Intel |
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CPUID code | B0671 |
Product code | 80715 |
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DMI speeds | 8x 16 GT/s |
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L1 cache | 80 KB per P-core (32 KB instructions + 48 KB data) 96 KB per E-core (64 KB instructions + 32 KB data) |
L2 cache | 2 MB per P-core 4 MB per E-core cluster |
L3 cache | Up to 36 MB shared |
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Technology node | Intel 7 (previously known as 10ESF) |
Microarchitecture | Raptor Cove (P-cores) Gracemont (E-cores) |
Instruction set | x86 |
Instructions | x86-64 |
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GPU(s) | Intel Xe-based integrated graphics (up to 96 execution units) |
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Predecessor(s) | Alder Lake (desktop and mobile) Rocket Lake (low-end servers) |
Successor(s) | Arrow Lake (desktop and mobile replacement) Meteor Lake (mobile) |
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Raptor Lake is Intel's codename for the 13th and 14th generations of Intel Core processors based on a hybrid architecture, utilizing Raptor Cove performance cores and Gracemont efficient cores. [3] [4] [5] Like Alder Lake, Raptor Lake is fabricated using Intel's Intel 7 process. [6] [7] Raptor Lake features up to 24 cores (8 performance cores plus 16 efficiency cores) and 32 threads and is socket compatible with Alder Lake systems (LGA 1700, BGA 1744, BGA 1964). [8] [9] [10] Like earlier generations, Raptor Lake processors also need accompanying chipsets.
Raptor Lake launched on October 20, 2022. On January 3, 2023 at CES 2023, Intel announced additional desktop CPUs and mobile CPUs. [11] [12] The 14th generation was launched on October 17, 2023. [13] [14]
Intel spokesman revealed that Raptor Lake was created to benefit from process improvements before Meteor Lake arrives since the next microarchitecture was likely to be delayed. [15]
Raptor Lake competes with the AMD Ryzen 7000 series that was launched about one month earlier on September 27, 2022. [16]
On Dec 14, 2023, Intel announced the Raptor Cove-based Xeon E-2400 series for entry-level servers. [17]
The 14th-generation Raptor Lake Refresh is the last processor family to use the old "Core i" branding scheme in use since 2008. The Raptor Lake-U Refresh series is the first processor family to use the new "Core 3/5/7" branding scheme introduced in mid 2023.
On September 27, 2022 at their Innovation event, Intel officially revealed six unlocked Raptor Lake SKUs launching for desktop on October 20, 2022. [20] [21] The highest-end Raptor Lake SKU, the 13900KS, which can hit up to 6.0 GHz at stock configuration, debuted in 2023. [22] [23]
Common features of Raptor Lake desktop CPUs:
Suffixes to denote:
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Clock rate (GHz) | GPU | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | ||||||||
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Base | Turbo Boost | Model | Max. freq. (GHz) | ||||||||||||
2.0 | 3.0 | TVB | |||||||||||||
P | E | P | E | P | E | P | P | Base | Turbo | ||||||
Core i9 | 13900KS | 8 (16) | 16 (16) | 3.2 | 2.4 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 5.8 | 6.0 | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 36 MB | 150 W | 253 W | $699 |
13900K | 3.0 | 2.0 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 125 W | $589 | |||||||||
13900KF | — | $564 | |||||||||||||
13900 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 5.2 | 4.2 | 5.5 | 5.6 | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 65 W | 219 W | $549 | ||||
13900F | — | $524 | |||||||||||||
13900T | 1.1 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 5.3 | — | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 35 W | 106 W | $549 | ||||
Core i7 | 13790F | 8 (8) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 | — | 33 MB | 65 W | 219 W | China exclusive | |||
13700K | 3.4 | 2.5 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 5.4 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 30 MB | 125 W | 253 W | $409 | ||||
13700KF | — | $384 | |||||||||||||
13700 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.1 | 4.1 | 5.2 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 65 W | 219 W | ||||||
13700F | — | $359 | |||||||||||||
13700T | 1.4 | 1.0 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 4.9 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 35 W | 106 W | $384 | |||||
Core i5 | 13600K | 6 (12) | 3.5 | 2.6 | 5.1 | 3.9 | — | 1.5 | 24 MB | 125 W | 181 W | $319 | |||
13600KF | — | $294 | |||||||||||||
13600 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 5.0 | 3.7 | UHD 770 | 1.55 | 65 W | 154 W | $255 | ||||||
13600T | 1.8 | 1.3 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 35 W | 92 W | |||||||||
Core i5 (Alder Lake) | 13500 [lower-alpha 4] | 2.5 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 65 W | 154 W | $232 | ||||||||
13500T [lower-alpha 4] | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4.6 | 3.2 | 35 W | 92 W | |||||||||
13490F [lower-alpha 4] | 4 (4) | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 3.5 | — | 65 W | 148 W | China exclusive | ||||||
13400 [lower-alpha 4] | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.6 | 3.3 | UHD 730 | 1.55 | 20 MB | 65 W | 148 W | $221 | |||||
13400F [lower-alpha 4] | — | 65 W | 148 W | $196 | |||||||||||
13400T [lower-alpha 4] | 1.3 | 1.0 | 4.4 | 3.0 | UHD 730 | 1.55 | 35 W | 82 W | $221 | ||||||
Core i3 (Alder Lake) | 13100 [lower-alpha 4] | 4 (8) | — | 3.4 | — | 4.5 | — | 1.5 | 12 MB | 60 W | 110 W | $134 | |||
13100F [lower-alpha 4] | — | 58 W | $109 | ||||||||||||
13100T [lower-alpha 4] | 2.5 | 4.2 | UHD 730 | 1.5 | 35 W | 69 W | $134 |
All mobile processors except for the HX series support the following types of memory: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR5X-6400, LPDDR4X-4267. The HX processors only support: DDR5-4800 (DDR5-5600 for i7-13850HX and above), DDR4-3200.
The processors are connected to PCHs using an OPIO 2.0 x8 interface, except for the HX series which uses a DMI 4.0 x8 interface. [27] Except for the HX series, the processor and PCH are packaged together on a multi-chip package.
The HX series uses 45x37.5mm BGA 1964, and the other mobile processors use 25x50mm BGA 1744, on a Type 3 or Type 4 HDI.
The HX processors are desktop processors repurposed for mobile use, with all models unlocked for overclocking.
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | UHD Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i9 | 13980HX | 8 (16) | 16 (16) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 5.6 | 4.0 | 32 | 1.65 | 36 MB | 55 W (45 W) | 157 W | $668 |
13950HX | 5.5 | $590 | |||||||||||
13900HX | 5.4 | 3.9 | $668 | ||||||||||
Core i7 | 13850HX | 12 (12) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 3.8 | 1.6 | 30 MB | $428 | ||||
13700HX | 8 (8) | 5.0 | 3.7 | 1.55 | $485 | ||||||||
13650HX | 6 (12) | 2.6 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 16 | 24 MB | ||||||
Core i5 | 13600HX | 4.8 | 32 | 1.5 | $284 | ||||||||
13500HX | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 3.5 | $326 | ||||||||
13450HX | 4 (4) | 2.4 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 16 | 1.45 | 20 MB |
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | UHD/Iris Xe Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i9 | 13900HK | 6 (12) | 8 (8) | 2.6 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 96 | 1.5 | 24 MB | 45 W (35 W) | 115 W | $697 |
13900H | $617 | ||||||||||||
Core i7 | 13800H | 2.5 | 1.8 | 5.2 | 4.0 | $457 | |||||||
13700H | 2.4 | 5.0 | 3.7 | $502 | |||||||||
13620H | 4 (4) | 4.9 | 3.6 | 64 | |||||||||
Core i5 | 13600H | 4 (8) | 8 (8) | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.8 | 80 | 18 MB | 95 W | $311 | |||
Core i5 | 13500H | 2.6 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 80 | 1.45 | $342 | |||||
13420H | 4 (4) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 4.6 | 3.4 | 48 | 1.4 | 12 MB |
These CPUs use BGA1792.
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | Iris Xe Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i9 | 13905H | 6 (12) | 8 (8) | 2.6 | 1.9 | 5.4 | 4.1 | 96 | 1.5 | 24 MB | 45 W (35 W) | 115 W | $697 |
Core i7 | 13705H | 2.4 | 1.8 | 5.0 | 3.7 | $502 | |||||||
Core i5 | 13505H | 4 (8) | 2.6 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 80 | 1.45 | 18 MB | $342 |
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | Iris Xe Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i7 | 1370P | 6 (12) | 8 (8) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 96 | 1.5 | 24 MB | 28 W (20 W) | 64 W | $438 |
1360P | 4 (8) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 18 MB | $480 | ||||||
Core i5 | 1350P | 1.9 | 1.4 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 80 | 12 MB | $320 | |||||
1340P | 4.6 | 3.4 | 1.45 | $353 |
The iGPU of CPUs in italic is UHD, not Iris Xe.
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | UHD/Iris Xe Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i7 | 1365U | 2 (4) | 8 (8) | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.2 | 3.9 | 96 | 1.3 | 12 MB | 15 W (12 W) | 55 W | $426 |
1355U | 1.7 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 3.7 | $469 | ||||||||
Core i5 | 1345U | 1.6 | 1.2 | 4.7 | 3.5 | 80 | 1.25 | $309 | |||||
1335U | 1.3 | 0.9 | 4.6 | 3.4 | $340 | ||||||||
1334U | |||||||||||||
Core i3 | 1315U (with IPU) | 4 (4) | 1.2 | 0.9 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 64 | 10 MB | $309 | ||||
1305U | 1 (2) | 1.6 | 1.2 | ||||||||||
Intel Processor | U300 | 1.2 | 4.4 | 48 | 1.1 | 8 MB | $193 |
An iterative refresh of Raptor Lake-S desktop processors, called the 14th generation of Intel Core, was launched on October 17, 2023. [13] [14]
CPUs in bold below feature ECC memory support only when paired with a motherboard based on the W680 chipset according to each respective Intel Ark product page.
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Clock rate (GHz) | GPU | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | ||||||||
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Base | Turbo Boost | Model | Max. freq. (GHz) | ||||||||||||
2.0 | 3.0 | TVB | |||||||||||||
P | E | P | E | P | E | P | P | Base | Turbo | ||||||
Core i9 | 14900KS | 8 (16) | 16 (16) | 3.2 | 2.4 | 5.6 | 4.5 | 5.9 | 6.2 | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 36 MB | 150 W | 253 W | $689 |
14900K | 4.4 | 5.8 | 6.0 | 125 W | $589 | ||||||||||
14900KF | — | $564 | |||||||||||||
14900 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 5.8 | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 65 W | 219 W | $549 | ||||
14900F | — | $524 | |||||||||||||
14900T | 1.1 | 0.8 | 5.1 | 4.0 | 5.5 | — | UHD 770 | 1.65 | 35 W | 106 W | $549 | ||||
Core i7 | 14790F | 8 (8) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 5.4 | — | 65 W | 219 W | China only | ||||
14700K | 12 (12) | 3.4 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 4.3 | 5.6 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 33 MB | 125 W | 253 W | $409 | |||
14700KF | — | $384 | |||||||||||||
14700 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.3 | 4.2 | 5.4 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 65 W | 219 W | ||||||
14700F | — | $359 | |||||||||||||
14700T | 1.3 | 0.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 5.2 | UHD 770 | 1.6 | 35 W | 106 W | $384 | |||||
Core i5 | 14600K | 6 (12) | 8 (8) | 3.5 | 2.6 | 5.3 | 4.0 | — | 1.55 | 24 MB | 125 W | 181 W | $319 | ||
14600KF | — | $294 | |||||||||||||
14600 | 2.7 | 2.0 | 5.2 | 3.9 | UHD 770 | 1.55 | 65 W | 154 W | $255 | ||||||
14600T | 1.8 | 1.3 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 35 W | 92 W | |||||||||
14500 | 2.6 | 1.9 | 5.0 | 3.7 | 65 W | 154 W | $232 | ||||||||
14500T | 1.7 | 1.2 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 35 W | 92 W | |||||||||
14490F | 4 (4) | 2.8 | 2.1 | 4.9 | 3.7 | — | 65 W | 148 W | China only | ||||||
14400 | 2.5 | 1.8 | 4.7 | 3.5 | UHD 730 | 1.55 | 20 MB | $221 | |||||||
14400F | — | $196 | |||||||||||||
14400T | 1.5 | 1.1 | 4.5 | 3.2 | UHD 730 | 1.55 | 35 W | 82 W | $221 | ||||||
Core i3 | 14100 | 4 (8) | — | 3.5 | — | 4.7 | — | 1.5 | 12 MB | 60 W | 110 W | $134 | |||
14100F | — | 58 W | $109 | ||||||||||||
14100T | 2.7 | 4.4 | UHD 730 | 1.5 | 35 W | 69 W | $134 | ||||||||
Intel Processor | 300 | 2 (4) | 3.9 | — | UHD 710 | 1.45 | 6 MB | 46 W | — | $82 | |||||
300T | 3.4 | 35 W |
An iterative refresh of Raptor Lake-HX mobile processors, called the 14th generation of Intel Core, was launched on Jan 9, 2024. [28]
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | UHD Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core i9 | 14900HX | 8 (16) | 16 (16) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 5.8 | 4.1 | 32 | 1.65 | 36 MB | 55 W (45 W) | 157 W | $679 |
Core i7 | 14700HX | 12 (12) | 2.1 | 1.5 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 1.6 | 33 MB | $495 | ||||
14650HX | 8 (8) | 2.2 | 1.6 | 5.2 | 3.7 | 16 | 30 MB | ||||||
Core i5 | 14500HX | 6 (12) | 2.6 | 1.9 | 4.9 | 3.5 | 32 | 1.55 | 24 MB | $337 | |||
14450HX | 4 (4) | 2.4 | 1.8 | 4.8 | 16 | 1.5 | 20 MB |
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Clock rate (GHz) | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |
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Xeon E | 2488 | 8 (16) | 3.2 | 5.6 | 24 MB | 95 W | $606 |
2478 | 2.8 | 5.2 | 80 W | $556 | |||
2468 | 2.6 | 5.2 | 65 W | $426 | |||
2486 | 6 (12) | 3.5 | 5.6 | 18 MB | 95 W | $506 | |
2456 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 80 W | $375 | |||
2436 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 65 W | $319 | |||
2434 | 4 (8) | 3.4 | 5.0 | 12 MB | 55 W | $281 | |
2414 | 4 (4) | 2.6 | 4.5 | $213 |
These Raptor Lake-based processors are branded as "Core Series 1" vs. the Meteor Lake-based ones which are branded "Core Ultra Series 1."
Processor branding | Model | Cores (threads) | Base clock (GHz) | Turbo Boost (GHz) | Intel Graphics | Smart cache | TDP | Price (USD) [lower-alpha 3] | |||||
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P | E | P | E | P | E | EUs | Boost clock (GHz) | Base (cTDP) | Turbo | ||||
Core 7 | 150U | 2 (4) | 8 (8) | 1.8 | 1.2 | 5.4 | 4.0 | 96 | 1.3 | 12 MB | 15 W (12 W) | 55 W | |
Core 5 | 120U | 1.4 | 0.9 | 5.0 | 3.8 | 80 | 1.25 | $340 | |||||
Core 3 | 100U (with IPU) | 4 (4) | 1.2 | 4.7 | 3.3 | 64 | 10 MB |
In February 2024, reports had begun surfacing of users of K-versions of the 13th and 14th gen Core i7 and i9 desktop CPUs commonly experiencing crashing issues in certain workload scenarios, such as video games that use DirectX 12, and Handbrake. [29] [30] The issue was initially attributed to Nvidia GeForce graphics drivers; however, in a driver update published on April 13, 2024, Nvidia acknowledged the stability problem as being associated with the Intel 13th/14th gen CPUs, and that owners of them should contact Intel customer support for further assistance. [31] Some users and game developers have worked around the problem by applying lower power limits, undervolting or underclocking the CPU.
As of April 18, 2024, according to Intel an investigation of the root cause of the instability issues was underway. [32] It is believed by some hardware reviewers to be silicon degradation from power limits being set too high by the motherboard's default settings. [33] [34] Shortly thereafter, motherboard manufacturers began rolling out BIOS updates which provide an "Intel Baseline Profile" preset in the overclocking menu, which intends to enforce the power limits of the official Intel specification. [35] Hardware reviewer Hardwareluxx had found that there is an average performance loss of 9% across a number of applications with the Baseline profile, compared to the motherboard's default profile, when tested using the i9-14900K. [33]
However, TechSpot found that the Intel Baseline Profile is inconsistent between the motherboard manufacturers (Gigabyte and Asus in particular), with Gigabyte setting a PL2 of 188 W, while Asus sets a PL2 of 253 W which is the official Intel specification. TechSpot further criticized Intel, stating that they had claimed in the past several years that the motherboard manufacturers not adhering to Intel's official specification for power limits were considered normal and "within spec". [34]
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