Intel Core i7-13700HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i7-13700HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors with DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The 16-core chip at 55 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 16 and 24
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- 2.1 / 5.0 GHz
Intel Core i7-13700HX specifications
| Cores | 16 (8 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 24 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-HX) |
| P-core clocks | 2.1 GHz base, up to 5.0 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 3.7 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 30 MB Intel Smart Cache (L3) |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 55 W |
| Maximum turbo power | 157 W |
| Manufacturing process | Intel 7 |
| Memory support | DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800, dual channel, up to 192 GB, ECC supported |
| PCI Express | PCIe Gen5 with 20 lanes from the CPU |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1964 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
| Launch price | $485.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-13700HX needs a motherboard with a BGA 1964 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1964 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1964 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,964 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | n/a |
| Introduced | January 2024 |
| Memory | DDR5-5600 or DDR4-3200, two channels, up to 192 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core i7-13700HX is
The Core i7-13700HX is the 16-core mainstream of Raptor Lake-HX for gaming and mobile workstation laptops from January 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 16 cores and 24 threads, with P-cores at 2.1 GHz base and up to 5.0 GHz turbo. The package carries 30 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 55 W with 157 W turbo for large chassis with desktop-class cooling.
UHD Graphics 770 covers everyday display, while gaming bodies pair it with discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 16 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. Unlocked multiplier allows tuning where the BIOS permits it.
Mainstream HX buyers land here for desktop-like threads with workstation memory support below 13850HX pricing. Sixteen threads suit creation plus play in large laptops, while 20-core HX parts suit heavier rendering. Boards that support Raptor Lake-HX cover the family with enthusiast firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1964 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13700HX solders to BGA 1964 on large gaming and workstation boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type, power limits and GPU pairing. BGA 1964 does not cross to BGA 1744 H boards. Maker pages list the BGA package as the fit reference.
Platform IO comes from desktop-derived silicon plus board wiring, with NVMe Gen5, wireless and display outputs from the design. Factory firmware carries Raptor Lake-HX support.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 in two channels to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 16 hybrid threads. SODIMM suits serviceable gaming laptops. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen5 with 20 CPU lanes wires a discrete GPU and NVMe through board slots. Cooling uses large vapour with fans for 55 W sustained and 157 W bursts.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1964. 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-HX on BGA 1964 the steps up are 13850HX and larger HX parts with more threads. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-13700HX use?
BGA 1964 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How many cores does the 13700HX have?
16 cores and 24 threads: 8 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, at 2.1 GHz P-base and up to 5.0 GHz turbo with a 55 W TDP.
What is the launch price of the 13700HX?
$485.00 Intel recommended customer price.
Does the 13700HX support ECC memory?
Yes, ECC is supported on workstation HX boards.
Sources and verification
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