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Intel Core i9-13900H vs Intel Core i9-13905H: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13905H?
Socket is the dividing line, Core i9-13900H BGA 1744 against Core i9-13905H FCBGA1792.
Who each one is for
Buy the Core i9-13900H for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i9-13905H is the one to take for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core i9-13900H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i9-13900H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i9-13905H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i9-13905H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Where the two are identical
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock included, so the decision does not turn on any of those. They match on 13 further specifications as well.
Frequently asked questions
Is the P-Core Base Clock the same on the Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13905H?
It is. Both are listed at 2.6 GHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 2023
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- FCBGA1792
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 14
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 14
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 6
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 6
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 8
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 20
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 20
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 5.4 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 24 MB
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 24 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 115 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13900H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 24 MB).
Choose 13905H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-13900H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13900H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.
Intel Core i9-13905H
8.3 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13905H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.