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Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation with the Intel Core i9-13900K 3 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor. This 13th generation desktop processor builds upon the Hybrid Core architecture and Intel 7 process by fitting 24 cores eight more than the previous generation onto a single processor while still fitting the LGA 1700 socket.

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Intel Core i9-13900K Desktop Processor 24 (8 P-cores + 16 E-cores) with Integrated Graphics - Unlocked : Electronics