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Intel Core i9-13900HX vs Intel Core i9-13980HX: Comparison
Core i9-13900HX vs Core i9-13980HX: the p-core boost clock difference
The first real difference is p-core boost clock: Core i9-13900HX 5.4 GHz against Core i9-13980HX 5.6 GHz.
Core i9-13900HX vs Core i9-13980HX: which one fits your build
The Core i9-13900HX suits high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not the pick for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. The Core i9-13980HX is the one to take for high-end gaming laptops and mobile content creation, though it is not built for thin-and-light laptops and battery-life-focused use. Our rating of the Core i9-13900HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-13900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops. 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 i9-13900HX and Core i9-13980HX have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core base 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 TDP the same on the Core i9-13900HX and Core i9-13980HX?
It is. Both are listed at 55 W, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 2023
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 2023
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 13th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Raptor Lake
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- BGA 1964 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 24
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 24
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 8
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 8
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 16
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 16
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 32
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 32
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 2.2 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 5.6 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 36 MB
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 36 MB
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 55 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- 157 W
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- DDR5, DDR4
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- DDR5, DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13900HX
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-13980HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13900HX if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 36 MB).
Choose 13980HX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Verdict
Intel Core i9-13900HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-13900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
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.