Intel Core i9-13900HX vs Intel Core i9-13980HX

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Intel Core i9-13900HX or Intel Core i9-13900HX – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-13900HX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2023 and belongs to the 13 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-13900HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX features 24 processor cores and has the capability to manage 32 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i9-13980HX, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-13900HX Name Intel Core i9-13980HX
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
13 Generation 13
Intel Core i 13000H Group Intel Core i 13000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-13900HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.2 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX has 24 CPU cores and can calculate 32 threads in parallel.
5.4 GHz A-Core Frequency Turbo 5.6 GHz
1.7 GHz B-Core Frequency 1.6 GHz
2.2 GHz A-Core Frequency 2.2 GHz
16x Gracemont Cores B 16x Gracemont
8x Raptor Cove Cores A 8x Raptor Cove
No Overclocking No
hybrid (big.LITTLE) Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
3.6 GHz B-Core Frequency Turbo 4.0 GHz
32 Threads 32
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
24 CPU Cores 24
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-13900HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13900HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-13980HX uses the Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU)
10 nm Technology 10 nm
-- Max. displays --
256 Shaders 256
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
32 Execution units 32
13 Generation 13
1.65 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.65 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 89.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC Yes
89.6 GB/s Bandwidth 89.6 GB/s
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-5600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 55 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
86 W TDP up 86 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
157 W TDP (PL2) 157 W
55 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 55 W
45 W TDP down 45 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-13900HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 36.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-13980HX is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q1/2023 Release date Q1/2023
-- Part Number --
32.0 MB L2-Cache 32.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Raptor Lake H Architecture Raptor Lake H
10 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1744 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
36.0 MB L3-Cache 36.0 MB