Intel announced the 13th generation of Raptor Lake desktop processors a few days ago, but the official launch is scheduled for October 20. Even so, according to @CapFrameX on Twitter – “allegedly” German retailer Caseking has sold one to a user via the PC Games Hardware Extreme forum. A processor.
Although it’s not the first time we’ve seen a new product sales rush, @CapFrameX has also included a screenshot of the actual proof.
The text reads to the effect that
"Thank you for placing an order for this item with Caseking on September 27, 2022, and a contract will be entered into upon delivery of the item. Please also see below for contract details, return and exchange benefits, and merchant terms. Status: Public"
Below you will find details of the product, the original price of 749 euros, taxes and fees, and the actual amount paid.
In addition, user QIX posted this image on the PCGHX forum at 19:15 on the night Intel lifted the ban.
CapFrameX claims that the CPU SKU was not listed on the Caseking website the day before until Intel officially announced the lifting of the ban.
Specifications.
"Intel's 13th generation Raptor Lake desktop processors feature the new Raptor Cove high-performance cores (P-cores), while doubling the number of Gracemont small cores (E-cores) and increasing cache for a total of 24 cores/32 threads. It also doubles the number of Gracemont cores (E-cores) and increases cache for a total of 24 cores/32 threads. At Intel's 7 Ultra (10nm ESF) process node, the i9-13900K is capable of 6.0 GHz -- a 15% increase in single-threaded performance and a 41% jump in multi-threaded performance. Even better, the processor is compatible with the 12th generation LGA 1700 platform and the newly launched Z790 / H770 / B760 chipset motherboards."
