A major Intel roadmap and slide deck have leaked out which confirms Raptor Lake, Sapphire Rapids Workstation CPU specs & platform details.

Intel Desktop & Workstation Roadmap Leaks Out: Raptor Lake Refresh In Q3 2023, Sapphire Rapids Workstation In 1H 2023

The leak covers three parts, first is the roadmap which includes both desktops and workstations. The second part is the specifications for various desktop and workstation SKUs and finally, we've got the chipset roadmap and platform details. Let's start with the first chip that beings Intel's 2023 desktop journey, the Core i9-13900KS.

Intel Core i9-13900KS - The First 6 GHz CPU For Desktops

The Intel Core i9-13900KS will be the flagship Raptor Lake CPU, featuring 24 cores and 32 threads in an 8 P-Core and 16 E-Core configuration. The 13900KS CPU features a 'Thermal Velocity Boost' frequency of up to 6 GHz, making it the first chip to hit that frequency out of the box. The CPU features a 'Turbo Boost Max' frequency of up to 5.8 GHz while the P-Cores run at a standard turbo frequency of up to 5.4 GHz while the E-Cores run at up to 4.3 GHz.

Core i9-13900KS 8+16 (24/32) - 3.2 / 6.0 GHz - 66 MB Cache, 150W (PL1) / 253W (PL2)+Core i9-12900KS 8+8 (16/24) - 3.4 / 5.5 GHz - 30 MB Cache, 125W (PL1) / 241W (PL2)

The CPU will be featuring 68 MB of combined cache and a 150W PL1 rating that goes up to 253W & even beyond that using the extreme power profile modes. The CPU is expected to cost around 799 USD when it hits retail in early 2023 but will be available in limited quantities.

Intel Core i9-13900KS will be the world's first 6 GHz CPU when it launches in early 2023. (Image Credits: Harukaze5719)

Intel Raptor Lake-S Refresh CPU Family - Hybrid Refresh For Q3 2023

Intel is also planning to refresh its Raptor Lake-S CPU lineup by the second half of 2023. The CPUs which will still use the 'Intel 7' process node will come with little optimizations such as faster clocks and such and will be compatible with the existing LGA 1700/1800 motherboards. The lineup will be including all consumer and entry-workstation platforms with 35W, 65W, and 125W SKUs. There are no details on the lineup yet but this more or less confirms that Meteor Lake CPUs have now been pushed to 2024.

Intel Desktop CPU Core Count Progression: