Intel Core i9-13980HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i9-13980HX 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 2023
- Cores and threads
- 24 and 32
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- n/a
Intel Core i9-13980HX 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 | Up to 5.6 GHz turbo (5.5 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0, base not published in opened sources) |
| E-core clocks | Up to 4.0 GHz turbo (base not published in opened sources) |
| 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 DDR5-4800, dual channel, up to 192 GB, ECC supported |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen processors |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1964 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13980HX 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 i9-13980HX is
The Core i9-13980HX tops Raptor Lake-HX with 24 cores and 32 threads for flagship gaming and mobile workstation laptops from January 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 16 Gracemont Efficient-cores boost to 5.6 GHz on P-cores with 5.5 GHz on favoured cores, backed by 36 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for the largest chassis with desktop-class cooling. It is the fastest mobile Raptor Lake before desktop replacement class.
UHD Graphics for 13th Gen processors cover everyday display, while flagship bodies pair it with top discrete GeForce or Radeon cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 24 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. Unlocked multiplier allows tuning where the BIOS permits it.
Flagship buyers land here for maximum mobile Raptor threads in one socket. 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 13980HX solders to BGA 1964 on flagship 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 24 hybrid threads. SODIMM suits serviceable flagships. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
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. Temperature limits decide 5.6 GHz residency.
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.
The 13980HX already tops mobile Raptor threads, so upgrades mean memory, storage and GPU balance on BGA 1964. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S K-series on LGA 1700 add socketed overclocking.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13980HX 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 13980HX have?
24 cores and 32 threads: 8 P-cores plus 16 E-cores, boosting to 5.6 GHz with a 55 W TDP.
Is the 13980HX unlocked?
Yes, HX parts carry an unlocked multiplier for tuning where the laptop BIOS permits it.
What memory does the 13980HX support?
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 in two channels to 192 GB, with ECC on workstation boards.
Sources and verification
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