Intel Core i9-13980HX
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Our verdict

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The Intel Core i9-13980HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It came out in 2023.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $1500, at an average price of $2865.

Above $1990 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is 23% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i9-13980HX a good processor?

The Intel Core i9-13980HX is among the fastest chips you can put in a laptop. It is a high-power chip (55 W): it performs like a desktop, and it also weighs, sounds and drinks like one. It ranks 16 of 272 and delivers 72.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the HX mean in Intel processors?

The HX marks Intel's highest-power line: 55 W, derived from desktop parts. It performs the most, at the cost of weight, noise and battery.

What year is the Intel Core i9-13980HX from?

Intel Core i9-13980HX came out in 2023.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i9-13980HX?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i9-13980HX cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $1500, at an average price of $2865.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above $1990 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX is 23% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model i9-13980HX
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i9
Socket BGA 1964
Motherboard chipset Intel HM770
Boost frequency 5,6 GHz
Cores 24
Threads 32
Frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache 36 MB
Bus type DMI4
Configurable TDP-down 45 W
Cache type Smart Cache

Performance summary

#16 of 272
Relative performance 72.6%
Laptops 3
Price from $1500
Average price $2865

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also high-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 89.1% From $1990 AMD Ryzen 9 9955HX 89.6% From $2050 AMD Ryzen 9 8940HX 79.7% From $1835 Intel Core Ultra 7 255HX 77.3% From $1640

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