Intel Core i5-13500H socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i5-13500H uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 12-core chip at 45 W with Iris Xe graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 4, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 12 and 16
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i5
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 4.7 GHz
Intel Core i5-13500H specifications
| Cores | 12 (4 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 16 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-H) |
| P-core clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 4.7 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.9 GHz base, up to 3.5 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 18 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 115 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 Iris Xe Graphics, 80 execution units |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i5-13500H 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 i5-13500H is
The Core i5-13500H is the 12-core value of Raptor Lake-H for performance laptops from January 4, 2023. Four Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 12 cores and 16 threads, with P-cores at 2.6 GHz base and up to 4.7 GHz turbo. The package carries 18 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 45 W with 115 W turbo for gaming and creator bodies.
Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units cover everyday display and streaming, while gaming bodies pair it with discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 12 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. An on-package image processing unit assists camera workloads on some bodies.
Value performance buyers land here for 12 threads below 13600H pricing. Mixed threads suit creation plus play in one chassis, while i7 H parts suit heavier rendering. 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 13500H solders to BGA 1744 on performance laptop boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and GPU pairing, so DDR4 and DDR5 variants differ in later kit choice. 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 Gen5, 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 Iris Xe graphics together. Soldered LPDDR5 suits thin bodies, while 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 or vapour with fans for 45 W sustained and 115 W bursts.
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 more than later swaps.
Within Raptor Lake-H on BGA 1744 the steps up are 13600H and i7 H parts with more clocks and graphics. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i5-13500H use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How many cores does the 13500H have?
12 cores and 16 threads: 4 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, at 2.6 GHz P-base and up to 4.7 GHz turbo with a 45 W TDP.
What graphics does the 13500H include?
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 80 execution units.
What memory does the 13500H support?
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400 in two channels to 96 GB.
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