Intel Core i9-13905H socket: BGA 1744
The Intel Core i9-13905H uses BGA 1744, a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors with DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 memory. The 14-core business 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 i9-13905H 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) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core i9-13905H 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 i9-13905H is
The Core i9-13905H is the business version of the 14-core Raptor Lake-H i9 for commercial 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 commercial performance bodies.
Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz cover business displays and conferencing. Dual channel DDR4, DDR5 or LPDDR5 feeds 14 hybrid threads for office multitasking. The business suffix marks fleet firmware for IT buyers rather than higher consumer clocks.
Commercial buyers pick the 13905H for 13900H-class threads with business supply rather than for peak turbo. Fourteen threads suit office suites plus virtual meetings at 45 W, while consumer i9 H parts suit creation. Boards that support Raptor Lake-H cover business SKUs with the same firmware. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm BGA 1744 fit.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 13905H solders to BGA 1744 on commercial laptop boards with no socketed path. Board makers set memory type and manageability firmware. BGA 1744 does not cross to LGA 1700 desktop boards. One Notebookcheck table lists FCBGA1792 for this business SKU, but same-silicon H parts use BGA 1744 per the master list, so treat that entry as a table error.
Platform IO comes from the SoC plus board wiring, with NVMe, 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 commercial bodies, while SODIMM suits serviceable fleets. Dual channel doubles graphics bandwidth.
PCIe Gen5 with 8 CPU lanes plus Gen4 lanes wire NVMe and wireless through board slots. Cooling uses dual pipes 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. Fleet buyers should order memory for multi-year use up front.
Within Raptor Lake-H on BGA 1744 the 13905H already tops business turbo. Outside mobile, Raptor Lake-S on LGA 1700 adds socketed flexibility.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core i9-13905H use?
BGA 1744 as a soldered BGA for Raptor Lake-H mobile processors. It cannot be removed or upgraded.
How is 13905H different from 13900H?
Same 14-core clocks and cache in a business SKU with fleet firmware.
What graphics does the 13905H include?
Intel Iris Xe Graphics with 96 execution units to 1.5 GHz.
What memory does the 13905H support?
DDR4-3200, DDR5-5200 or LPDDR5-6400 in two channels to 96 GB.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core i9-13905H specifications (Intel ARK)
- Intel Core i9-13905H benchmarks and specs (Notebookcheck)
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