Intel Core i5-13420H socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i5-13420H uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 8-core chip at 45 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 4, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 8 and 12
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 4.6 GHz
Intel Core i5-13420H specifications
| Cores | 8 (4 Performance-cores plus 4 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 12 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-H) |
| P-core clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 4.6 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 3.4 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 12 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400, dual channel, up to 96 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 8 lanes plus Gen4 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics, 48 execution units, up to 1.4 GHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-13420H needs a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1744 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1744 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,744 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 50 × 25 mm |
| Introduced | December 2024 |
| Memory | DDR4-3200 and DDR5-5200 to DDR5-6400 SODIMM or soldered LPDDR4X-4267 and LPDDR5X-5200 to LPDDR5X-6400, two channels, up to 96 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i5-13420H is
The Core i5-13420H is the 8-core entry of Raptor Lake-H for budget performance laptops from January 4, 2023. Four Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 4 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 8 cores and 12 threads, with P-cores at 2.1 GHz base and up to 4.6 GHz turbo. The package carries 12 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 45 W for gaming bodies with discrete graphics.
UHD Graphics with 48 execution units to 1.4 GHz covers everyday display, while gaming bodies rely on discrete GeForce or Radeon cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 8 hybrid threads for office multitasking plus play. Smaller cache and graphics keep cost down against 12-core H parts.
Budget performance buyers land here for H-level power with a discrete card at lower cost. Eight threads suit office suites plus light titles, while 12-core H parts suit heavier creation. Boards that support Raptor Lake-H cover the family with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1744 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13420H solders to BGA 1744 on budget performance boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and GPU pairing. BGA 1744 does not cross to LGA 1700 desktop boards. Maker pages list the BGA package as the fit reference.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with NVMe, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Raptor Lake-H support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400 in two channels to 96 GB feeds CPU and UHD graphics together. SODIMM suits serviceable gaming laptops. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen5 with 8 CPU lanes plus Gen4 lanes wire a discrete GPU and NVMe through board slots. Cooling uses dual pipes with fans for 45 W sustained. Fan tables decide boost residency.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1744. SODIMM and NVMe swaps move where slots exist, while soldered memory stays fixed. A discrete GPU at purchase matters most for play.
Within Raptor Lake-H on BGA 1744 the steps up are 12-core H parts with more threads and larger graphics. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-13420H use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How many cores does the 13420H have?
8 cores and 12 threads: 4 P-cores plus 4 E-cores, at 2.1 GHz P-base and up to 4.6 GHz turbo with a 45 W TDP.
What graphics does the 13420H include?
Intel UHD Graphics with 48 execution units to 1.4 GHz; gaming bodies add a discrete card.
What is the maximum turbo power of the 13420H?
Intel lists no maximum turbo power in the opened ARK excerpt, so sustained behaviour follows the 45 W base and board power limits.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i5-13420H specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i5-13420H benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
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