Intel

Intel Core i7-13800H

Expert rating8.3 / 10

Brand:: Intel
Form Factor:: Laptop
CPU Socket:: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Core/Thread Count:: 14C/20T
TDP:: 45W
iGPU:: Intel Iris Xe Graphics
CPU Series:: Core i7

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: 2026-09-12

Intel Core i7-13800H Review

Intel Core i7-13800H 14-core 20-thread laptop processor, 2.5GHz base / 5.1GHz boost, 45W TDP, Raptor Lake, BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) socket

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a performance mobile chip for premium laptops. Built on Intel's Raptor Lake architecture, it pairs 14 cores and 20 threads with a 2.5GHz base clock that boosts up to 5.1GHz and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics, all within a 45W envelope.

Performance and Architecture

With 14 cores and 20 threads, the Intel Core i7-13800H is built on Intel's Raptor Lake generation, combining Performance-cores and Efficient-cores for a mix of single-thread speed and multi-threaded throughput. Its 2.5GHz base clock boosts up to 5.1GHz, and Intel Iris Xe Graphics graphics handle everyday display and light content-creation tasks.

Platform and Efficiency

The Intel Core i7-13800H uses the BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered) platform in a 45W envelope, positioned as a performance mobile chip for premium laptops.

Comparison to Alternatives

Within the Core i7 lineup in this catalog, the Intel Core i7-13800H sits among other Raptor Lake parts at the 14-core tier, differentiated mainly by suffix, clock speed, and TDP. Against AMD's Ryzen 7 processors in this catalog, Intel's Core i7 competes on single-thread performance and platform pricing, while against Intel's own Core Ultra 7 parts in this catalog it lacks the on-die NPU but often costs less.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Expert rating8.3 / 10

The Intel Core i7-13800H is a well-rounded performance mobile chip, suited to premium laptops balancing power and portability.

Best for

Premium laptops
Everyday productivity
Light content creation

Not for

Ultra-thin fanless laptops
Maximum battery life
Workstation-class loads

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Codename	Raptor Lake
Release Year	2023

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Raptor Lake
Socket	BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered)
Process Node	7 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	14
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	8
Total Threads	20
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	5.2 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	24 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W
Max Turbo Power	115 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5/x, LPDDR4x

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the Intel Core i7-13800H?

The Intel Core i7-13800H has 14 cores and 20 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 5.2 GHz boost clock, 24 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel Iris Xe Graphics. Socket: BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered).

Will the Intel Core i7-13800H work with my current setup?

The Intel Core i7-13800H lists Socket is BGA 1744 (BGA, soldered). Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the Intel Core i7-13800H best suited to?

Best suited to: Premium laptops; Everyday productivity; Light content creation.

What are the drawbacks of the Intel Core i7-13800H?

Not the best fit for: Ultra-thin fanless laptops; Maximum battery life; Workstation-class loads.