According to the most recent speculations, Intel's Raptor Lake processors would debut with 12 different consumer desktop CPU types.
This information was obtained by Wccftech(opens in new tab), which had access to a leaked spec sheet for the first batch of 13th-generation chips.
According to the notion, Intel will initially introduce the Core i9-13900K and plain 13900, as well as the Core i7-13700K and 13700, Core i5-13600K, and Core i5-13400.
That makes six models, and reportedly each of these six CPUs will also be available in "F" versions, such as the Core i9-13900KF and 13900F. Simply put, the addition of that letter designates models lacking an integrated GPU (allowing for slightly cheaper prices for those who have a discrete graphics card).
In total, 12 CPUs will be used for the initial launch (plus a couple of enterprise-targeted chips, the 13900T and 13700T which are low-power variants).
The top-of-the-line Core i9-13900K is displayed with an all-core boost of 5.5GHz and a maximum boost speed of 5.8GHz, which has long been reported (for the performance cores that is – the efficiency cores, 16 of them, top out at 4.3GHz).
Raptor Lake, according to Wccftech, will be officially unveiled on September 27 at Intel's major Innovation event, with the CPUs really going on sale on October 20 as recent rumours have suggested.
A greater number of models than anticipated
It's fascinating to see leaks that indicate quite a few processors will be available right away, given we had previously heard that Intel might aim for a more limited release of only a few 'K' model CPUs to start (namely the 13900K, 13700K and 13600K). However, it's possible that these are the chips that go on pre-order a week before they officially go on sale on October 20 and that the other 13th-generation CPUs will follow suit very soon after.
Other noteworthy statements made in the leaked specifications include the claim that Raptor Lake's TDPs range from 65W to 125W at the top, which sounds pretty digestible. However, keep in mind that the flagship 13900K is said to include an extreme performance mode with a peak power rating that might be much, much greater than that (although enthusiasts who want this kind of performance are unlikely to be too worried about power bills).
Raptor Lake CPUs appear to be on track to achieve some really quick frame rates, but AMD's next-generation products are also promising. The Zen 4-based silicon does indeed appear to be quite robust based on what we've seen of Ryzen 7000 CPUs so far after their original presentation, with some positive news on the pricing front as well.
A significant advantage for AMD will be that it will really go on sale on September 27 - far earlier than Raptor Lake (in principle), and with plenty of stock rumoured to be on hand, that might offer Team Red a significant advantage in the competition for next-gen territory.
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