Intel Core i9-13900HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i9-13900HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors with DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The 24-core chip at 55 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 3, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 2.2 / 5.4 GHz
Intel Core i9-13900HX specifications
| Cores | 24 (8 Performance-cores plus 16 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 32 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-HX) |
| P-core clocks | 2.2 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.6 GHz base, up to 3.9 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 36 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 DDR5-5600, dual channel |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics, 32 execution units |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1964 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900HX 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 i9-13900HX is
The Core i9-13900HX is the 24-core mainstream of Raptor Lake-HX for flagship gaming laptops from January 3, 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 16 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 24 cores and 32 threads, with P-cores at 2.2 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz turbo. The package carries 36 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for the largest chassis with desktop-class cooling.
UHD Graphics with 32 execution units cover everyday display, while flagship bodies pair it with top discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600 feeds 24 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. Desktop HX silicon brings socketed-desktop threading to soldered laptops.
Flagship buyers land here for maximum mobile Raptor threads below 13980HX pricing. Twenty-four threads keep renders and compiles moving in a laptop, while desktop i9 parts suit fixed desks. 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 13900HX solders to BGA 1964 on flagship gaming 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 DDR5-5600 in two channels feeds 24 hybrid threads for creation duty. Board wiring fixes the memory type at purchase. Dual channel mode matters for frame stability in CPU-bound scenes.
PCIe Gen5 with 20 CPU lanes wires a flagship discrete GPU and NVMe through board slots. Cooling uses the largest 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 and renders.
Within Raptor Lake-HX on BGA 1964 the step up is the 13980HX with higher turbo. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S K-series on LGA 1700 add socketed overclocking.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900HX 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 13900HX have?
24 cores and 32 threads: 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores, at 2.2 GHz P-base and up to 5.4 GHz turbo with a 55 W TDP.
Is the 13900HX unlocked?
Yes, HX parts carry an unlocked multiplier for tuning where the laptop BIOS permits it.
What memory does the 13900HX support?
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-5600 in two channels.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i9-13900HX specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i9-13900HX benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
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