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Intel Core i9-13900H vs Intel Core i9-13980HX: Comparison
Core i9-13900H vs Core i9-13980HX: the l3 cache difference
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Core i9-13900H 24 MB against Core i9-13980HX 36 MB, 33% in favour of Core i9-13980HX. P-core boost clock is not the same on both, 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 5.6 GHz on the Core i9-13980HX. There is a split on p-core base clock as well, 2.6 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i9-13980HX. They differ on tdp too, 45 W on the Core i9-13900H versus 55 W on the Core i9-13980HX. They differ on socket too, BGA 1744 on the Core i9-13900H versus BGA 1964 on the Core i9-13980HX.
Who each one is for
The Core i9-13900H 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. Buy the Core i9-13980HX for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is the wrong buy for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. 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 i9-13980HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-13980HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
What Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13980HX have in common
Everything else lines up. Integrated graphics, form factor, release year, market segment and microarchitecture read the same on both, so those are not worth weighing. They match on 1 further specification as well.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13980HX differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 14 on the Core i9-13900H versus 24 on the Core i9-13980HX.
Is the SMT Enabled the same on the Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13980HX?
It is. Both are listed at Yes, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 2023
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 14
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 6
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 8Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 16Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 20
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 5.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 24 MB-33%
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 36 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13900H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13900H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 13980HX if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 24 MB).
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 i9-13980HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13980HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.