Intel Core i5-13500HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i5-13500HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors with DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The 14-core chip at 55 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- n/a
Intel Core i5-13500HX specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-HX) |
| P-core clocks | Up to 4.7 GHz turbo (base not published in opened sources) |
| E-core clocks | 1.8 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800, dual channel, up to 192 GB, ECC supported |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1964 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-13500HX needs a motherboard with a BGA 1964 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1964 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1964 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,964 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-13500HX is
The Core i5-13500HX is the 14-core value of Raptor Lake-HX for gaming and mobile workstation laptops from January 2023. Six Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 14 cores and 20 threads, with P-cores boosting to 4.7 GHz and E-cores to 3.5 GHz. The package carries 24 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for large chassis with desktop-class cooling.
UHD Graphics 770 covers everyday display, while gaming bodies pair it with discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 14 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. Unlocked multiplier allows tuning where the BIOS permits it.
Value HX buyers land here for desktop-like threads with workstation memory support below 13600HX pricing. Fourteen threads suit creation plus play in large laptops, while i7 HX parts suit heavier rendering. Boards that support Raptor Lake-HX cover the family with enthusiast firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1964 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13500HX solders to BGA 1964 on large gaming and workstation boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type, power limits and GPU pairing. BGA 1964 does not cross to BGA 1744 H boards. Maker pages list the BGA package as the fit reference.
Platform IO comes from desktop-derived silicon plus board wiring, with NVMe Gen5, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Raptor Lake-HX support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 in two channels to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 14 hybrid threads. SODIMM suits serviceable gaming laptops. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen5 with 20 CPU lanes wires a discrete GPU and NVMe through board slots. Cooling uses large vapour with fans for 55 W sustained and 157 W bursts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1964. SODIMM and NVMe swaps move where slots exist, while soldered memory stays fixed. A discrete GPU at purchase matters most for play.
Within Raptor Lake-HX on BGA 1964 the step up is the 13600HX with higher turbo on the same layout. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-13500HX use?
BGA 1964 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How many cores does the 13500HX have?
14 cores and 20 threads: 6 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, boosting to 4.7 GHz with a 55 W TDP.
How is 13500HX different from 13600HX?
Same 14-core layout with 100 MHz lower P-core turbo at 4.7 GHz for value HX bodies.
Does the 13500HX support ECC memory?
Yes, ECC is supported on workstation HX boards.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-13500HX specifications (Intel ARK)
- Products formerly Raptor Lake (Intel ARK codename page)
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .