Intel Core i7-13790F and i5-13490F now available
First details on China-exclusive processors from the 13th Gen Core series.
The last-gen series did not feature a Core i7 xx90F variant, but there was a Core i5 model which is now being succeeded by i5-13490F. Some reports refer to them as “Black Series” but only because of the black packaging they were sold with.
Specs wise, since i5-13490F retains the same core/thread configuration as 13400F, but it has higher clocks (+200 MHz) and more cache. The specs of the i7-13790F were not yet confirmed, but one might assume it will follow the same principle.
Intel Core i5-13490F, Source: Intel China
Both processors are now available to Chinese customers. The i5-13490F can be bought in a fancy black box for 1599 RMB, which is actually cheaper than i3-13400F from the same official Intel store. The official MSRP for 13400F is $196, so the 13490F should cost around $186 after conversion to US pricing.
The i7-13790F is a bit more complicated to value because it is not yet sold as a standalone product. Instead, customers may add this processor as an option to CPU & motherboard bundle. However, if we reduce the value of 13700F processor from the bundle we can estimate that i7-13790F could cost around $370.
There is a simple reason why Intel might be adding more SKUs. The company is using at least three different dies for the 13th Gen Core series now: H0 (6P+0E) for entry-level models, C0 (8P+8E) for mid-range and high-end, and the newest Raptor Lake die called B0 with 8+16E configuration used by Core i9 lineup. More SKUs give Intel more options to sell those dies under a large umbrella of Core series.
Update: @wnxod leaked the CPU-Z specs of the i7-13790F. The processor indeed features 16 cores (8P+8E) but has more L3 memory (33MB) than 13700F. The max boost clock appears to be lower by 100 MHz though (5.1 GHz):
Intel Core i7-13790F, Source: @wnxod
Intel 13th Gen Series Specifications | ||||||
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VideoCardz.com | Configuration ↓ | Max Clock | PBP/MTB | L3 Cache | L2 Cache | MSRP |
i9-13900KS | ||||||
i9-13900K | ||||||
i9-13900KF | ||||||
i9-13900 | ||||||
i9-13900F | ||||||
i7-13700K | ||||||
i7-13700KF | ||||||
i7-13790F | ||||||
i7-13700 | ||||||
i7-13700F | ||||||
i5-13600K | ||||||
i5-13600KF | ||||||
i5-13600 | ||||||
i5-13500 | ||||||
i5-13490F | ||||||
i5-13400 | ||||||
i5-13400F | ||||||
i3-13100 | ||||||
i3-13100F | ||||||
KS – Special Edition, K – Unlocked, F – No iGPU |
Source: JD