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Intel Core i9-13905H vs Intel Core i9-14900HX: Comparison
What is the difference between Core i9-13905H and Core i9-14900HX?
Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Core i9-13905H 24 MB against Core i9-14900HX 36 MB, 33% in favour of Core i9-14900HX. Total threads is closer, 20 on the Core i9-13905H versus 32 on the Core i9-14900HX. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 5.8 GHz on the Core i9-14900HX. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.6 GHz on the Core i9-13905H versus 2.2 GHz on the Core i9-14900HX. Tdp is not the same on both, 45 W on the Core i9-13905H versus 55 W on the Core i9-14900HX. They differ on socket too, FCBGA1792 on the Core i9-13905H versus FCBGA1964 on the Core i9-14900HX.
Which should you buy, Core i9-13905H or Core i9-14900HX?
Buy the Core i9-13905H for premium laptops and everyday productivity, though it is not built for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core i9-14900HX suits 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 i9-13905H (8.3/10): the Intel Core i9-13905H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability. Our rating of the Core i9-14900HX (8.6/10): the Intel Core i9-14900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.
What Core i9-13905H and Core i9-14900HX have in common
Where they agree, they agree completely, integrated graphics, form factor, market segment and smt enabled included, so the decision does not turn on any of those.
Frequently asked questions
Do the Core i9-13905H and Core i9-14900HX differ on total cores?
Yes. Total Cores reads 14 on the Core i9-13905H versus 24 on the Core i9-14900HX.
Specs and benchmarks
Form Factor
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Laptop
Codename
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Raptor Lake
Release Year
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2023
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 2024
TDP
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 55 W
iGPU
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Intel UHD Graphics for 14th Gen Intel Processors
Market Segment
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Laptop
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Laptop
Microarchitecture
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Raptor Lake
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Raptor Lake Refresh
Socket
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- FCBGA1792
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- FCBGA1964
Process Node
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 7 nm
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 7 nm
Total Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 14
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 24Best
Performance Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 6
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 8Best
Efficiency Cores
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 8
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 16Best
Total Threads
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 20
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 32Best
SMT Enabled
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Yes
P-Core Base Clock
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 2.2 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 5.4 GHz
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 5.8 GHz
L3 Cache
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 24 MB-33%
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 36 MBBest
Base Power
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 45 W
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 55 W
Max Turbo Power
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- 115 W
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- 157 W
Memory Type
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- DDR5 or DDR4
Integrated Graphics
- Intel Core i9-13905H
- Yes
- Intel Core i9-14900HX
- Yes
Which one should you pick?
Choose 13905H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose 14900HX if you want the higher L3 cache (36 MB vs 24 MB).
Verdict
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.
Intel Core i9-14900HX
8.6 / 10 Expert Rating
The Intel Core i9-14900HX brings desktop-class core counts to a mobile chassis, a strong pick for high-end gaming and creator laptops.