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Intel

Intel Core i5-13490F Game Special Edition desktop processor

SKU CH-PNZS-FTYDJ

10-core desktop processor reaching 4.8 GHz turbo with 24 MB cache and 65 W base power for LGA 1700 systems

  • Processors TypeDesktop
  • 10 cores reach 4.8 GHz turbo for responsive gaming performance
  • 24 MB Intel Smart Cache reduces latency in demanding titles
  • PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables fast GPU and storage connectivity
  • 65 W base power keeps thermal output manageable in compact builds
  • LGA 1700 socket fits current Intel desktop motherboards

Game Special Edition 13th Gen

This Intel Core i5-13490F is a desktop processor aimed at gamers who will pair it with a discrete graphics card. It ships without integrated graphics or a stock cooler, so the builder must supply both. The 10-core design reaches a 4.8 GHz turbo frequency under load.

Suited for discrete-GPU builds

The chip suits users who already plan to install a dedicated GPU and want a 65 W base power envelope with 148 W maximum turbo power. It is not a fit for systems that rely on integrated graphics or for anyone expecting a bundled cooler in the box.

24 MB Smart Cache and PCIe 5.0

The processor provides 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache plus 9.5 MB total L2 cache and supports both PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 lanes. LGA 1700 socket compatibility is the single specification that decides whether this part fits the motherboard.

Highlights

  • 10 cores reach 4.8 GHz turbo for responsive gaming performance
  • 24 MB Intel Smart Cache reduces latency in demanding titles
  • PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0 support enables fast GPU and storage connectivity
  • 65 W base power keeps thermal output manageable in compact builds
  • LGA 1700 socket fits current Intel desktop motherboards

Specifications

Processors TypeDesktop

Questions about this item

What socket motherboard is required for the LGA 1700 processor?

A motherboard with an LGA 1700 socket is required to install the processor.

Will the CPU support PCI Express 4.0 graphics cards I already own?

Yes, the processor supports both PCI Express 5.0 and 4.0, so existing 4.0 graphics cards will work.

How can I verify the 4.8 GHz turbo frequency is active under load?

Monitor the core clocks in a hardware utility while running a demanding workload; they should reach 4.8 GHz when thermal and power headroom allow.

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