SA329 & 157/4 (54.6 ov)
AUS429
BAN272 & 53/5 (20.5 ov)
WI245
NZ259/7 (20 ov)
IND
NAM
IRE90/2 (21/50 ov)
BH-W107/1 (13/20 ov)
SS-W
ABH
ITT
NEU
BFC
DIR
NEOM
HAC
PSG
NICE
REN
SHA
AHL
ELV
M05
VIL
ESP
Fiorentina2
Atalanta2
Al Nassr5
Al Kholood3
Al Riyadh0
Al Qadsiah6
Frosinone5
Lecce1
DEN
JER
KUW
PNG
RHINO65/1 (20/50 ov)
MOUNT
EAGLE
TUSK79/4 (20.4/50 ov)
ENG36/0 (1.5/6 ov, target 160)
SOA154 & 182/1 (48 ov, target 422)
WA406/5d & 169
TAS335/5 (96 ov)
NSW
UAE
NED
PAK
SL
AS-W
MS-W
PS-W
MR-W
BRB
VAG
ND
AUCK
OTAGO
CD
WELL
CANT
AFG221/7
ZIM202/5 (20 ov, target 222)
OMA196
HH-W174/8 (20 ov, target 193)
ST-W140/4 (17/20 ov, target 139)
Al Khaleej4
Al Hazem2
Grêmio2
Athletico-PR0
Intel has announced the discontinuation of the Unlocked 13th Generation Raptor Lake S “Desktop CPUs effective this quarter. This decision, identified by the product change notification “818660 00 ” outlines the end of 13th Gen Raptor Lake S Desktop CPUs.
Released on March 21, 2024, this update is recent. The deadline, for OEMs and retailers to order these chips is May 24, 2024, with the shipments set for June 28, 2024. This move indicates Intel’s focus on streamlining its desktop range and prioritizing the Generation lineup.
More About Intel Discontinuing 13th Gen Raptor Lake CPUs
Introduced in 2022 Intel’s 13th Gen Raptor Lake S Desktop CPUs arrived after the AMD Ryzen 7000 “Zen 4” desktop launch. The initial lineup included six SKUs; Core i9 13900K/KF, i7 13700K/KF, and i5 13600K/KF. Following that more SKUs were added, including both a lower power variant at 65W and a flagship model—the Core i9 13900KS—with clock speeds reaching, up to 6.0 GHz.
Today marks the transition of all versions of the 13th Gen Raptor Lake S Desktop CPUs into end-of-life status. While standard tray editions will still be accessible the boxed variants aimed at DIY enthusiasts will be phased out. This choice is in line with Intel’s focus on the Gen CPUs, which promise performance while keeping similar core setups at competitive prices.
One reason to consider the Gen Raptor Lake S Desktop CPUs is the discounts available from certain retailers. While the Core i9 14900K/KF CPUs are priced over $500 US, the Core i9 13900K/KF CPUs can be purchased for around $450 US offering savings. Given the performance gap between them mainly due to a +200 MHz clock boost this could be a practical alternative for budget-conscious individuals.
This announcement coincides with the anticipation of the Intel Arrow Lake-S and LGA 1851 CPU launch, set to introduce a new platform to DIY PC builders with next-gen CPU architecture and other enhancements. The lineup is expected to debut at Computex 2024.
