Intel Core i7-13850HX socket: BGA 1964
The Intel Core i7-13850HX uses BGA 1964, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-HX mobile workstation processors with DDR4 or DDR5 memory. The 20-core chip at 55 W with UHD graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1964
- Launched
- January 2023
- Cores and threads
- 20 and 28
- Base power
- 55 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-HX
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i7
- Clocks
- n/a
Intel Core i7-13850HX specifications
| Cores | 20 (8 Performance-cores plus 12 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 28 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-HX) |
| P-core clocks | Up to 5.3 GHz turbo (base not published in opened sources) |
| E-core clocks | 1.5 GHz base, up to 3.8 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 for 13th Gen processors |
| Multiplier | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1964 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i7-13850HX 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 i7-13850HX is
The Core i7-13850HX is the 20-core business member of Raptor Lake-HX for mobile workstations from January 2023. Eight Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 12 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 20 cores and 28 threads, with P-cores boosting to 5.3 GHz and E-cores to 3.8 GHz. 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 for 13th Gen processors cover everyday display, while workstation bodies pair it with discrete RTX cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4-3200 or DDR5-4800 to 192 GB with ECC support feeds 20 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. The business suffix marks fleet firmware for IT buyers.
Commercial buyers pick the 13850HX for 20 threads with workstation memory support in mobile chassis. Mixed threads suit CAD plus background tasks, while 13980HX suits heavier rendering. Boards that support Raptor Lake-HX cover business SKUs with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1964 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13850HX solders to BGA 1964 on large mobile 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 20 hybrid threads. SODIMM suits serviceable workstations. 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 CAD.
Within Raptor Lake-HX on BGA 1964 the step up is the 13980HX with more threads. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i7-13850HX 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 13850HX have?
20 cores and 28 threads: 8 P-cores plus 12 E-cores, boosting to 5.3 GHz with a 55 W TDP.
Is the 13850HX unlocked?
Yes, HX parts carry an unlocked multiplier for tuning where the laptop BIOS permits it.
Does the 13850HX support ECC memory?
Yes, ECC is supported on workstation HX boards.
Sources and verification
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