Intel Core i9-13900HK socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i9-13900HK uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The unlocked 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 i9-13900HK 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 | Unlocked |
| Package | BGA 1744 soldered |
| Cooler in the box | None (laptop cooling) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13900HK 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 i9-13900HK is
The Core i9-13900HK is the unlocked 14-core Raptor Lake-H i9 for enthusiast laptops from January 4, 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 bodies with strong cooling. The open multiplier allows core overclocking where the BIOS permits it.
Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz cover everyday display, while gaming bodies pair it with discrete cards over PCIe Gen5. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 14 hybrid threads for creation multitasking. Unlocked tuning suits enthusiasts who adjust power limits and core ratios per game.
Enthusiast buyers land here for the only unlocked Raptor Lake-H i9 alongside vPro Essentials management. Fourteen threads at 5.4 GHz turbo keep titles smooth, while HX parts suit heavier rendering with more cores. Boards that support Raptor Lake-H cover HK parts with enthusiast firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1744 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13900HK solders to BGA 1744 on enthusiast laptop boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type, power limits and overclocking menus. BGA 1744 does not cross to LGA 1700 desktop boards. Overclocking needs a board BIOS that exposes multiplier controls plus cooling headroom.
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. SODIMM suits tunable 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 vapour with fans for 45 W sustained and 115 W bursts. Unlocked power tuning raises heat quickly, so temperature limits decide real gains.
Upgrade paths
No CPU change is possible on soldered BGA 1744. SODIMM and NVMe swaps move where slots exist, while soldered memory stays fixed. Power limit tuning in BIOS gives the largest practical gains for owners.
Within Raptor Lake-H on BGA 1744 the HK already tops unlocked tuning. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S K-series on LGA 1700 add socketed overclocking, while HX parts on BGA 1964 add cores.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13900HK use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
Is the 13900HK unlocked?
Yes, the multiplier is unlocked for core overclocking where the laptop BIOS permits it.
How is 13900HK different from 13900H?
Same 14-core clocks and cache plus an unlocked multiplier and vPro Essentials management.
What graphics does the 13900HK include?
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz.
Sources and verification
Facts last checked against these sources on . Page last edited on .