Intel Core i9-13900H socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i9-13900H uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 14-core chip at 45 W with Iris Xe graphics cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1744
- Launched
- January 4, 2023
- Cores and threads
- 14 and 20
- Base power
- 45 W
- Codename
- Raptor Lake-H
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core i9
- Clocks
- 2.6 / 5.4 GHz
Intel Core i9-13900H specifications
| Cores | 14 (6 Performance-cores plus 8 Efficient-cores) |
|---|---|
| Threads | 20 |
| Core architecture | Raptor Cove P-cores with Gracemont E-cores (Raptor Lake-H) |
| P-core clocks | 2.6 GHz base, up to 5.4 GHz turbo |
| E-core clocks | 1.9 GHz base, up to 4.1 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 24 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, 96 execution units, up to 1.5 GHz |
| Multiplier | Locked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
| Launch price | $617.00 Intel recommended customer price |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900H 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 i9-13900H is
The Core i9-13900H is the 14-core Raptor Lake-H i9 for performance laptops from January 2023. Six Raptor Cove Performance-cores with hyperthreading plus 8 Gracemont Efficient-cores give 14 cores and 20 threads, with P-cores at 2.6 GHz base and up to 5.4 GHz turbo. The package carries 24 MB of Smart Cache. Base power is 45 W with 115 W turbo for gaming and creator bodies with strong cooling.
Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz cover everyday display and streaming, while gaming bodies pair it with discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 14 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. High base clock keeps responsiveness ahead of 35 W U-series parts.
Performance buyers land here for i9 turbo in thin gaming chassis. Fourteen threads suit creation plus play in one laptop, while HX parts suit heavier rendering with more cores. 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 13900H solders to BGA 1744 on performance laptop 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 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 most for play.
Within Raptor Lake-H on BGA 1744 the 13900H already tops standard H turbo alongside the HK. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility, while HX parts on BGA 1964 add cores.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900H use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How many cores does the 13900H have?
14 cores and 20 threads: 6 P-cores plus 8 E-cores, at 2.6 GHz P-base and up to 5.4 GHz turbo with a 45 W TDP.
What graphics does the 13900H include?
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz.
What is the launch price of the 13900H?
$617.00 Intel recommended customer price.
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