Intel Core i9-13980HX
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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 4 laptops from €3020, at an average price of €4186.

Above €3311 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 13 of 162 and delivers 76.2% 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 AI Max Pro 390.

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

It is currently fitted in 4 laptops from €3020, at an average price of €4186.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €3311 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
Generation 13th gen Intel® Core™ i9
Base power 55 W
Maximum turbo power 157 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,6 GHz
Efficient-core boost frequency 4 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 4 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 5,6 GHz
Performance cores 8
Efficient cores 16
Performance-core boost frequency 5,6 GHz

Performance summary

#13 of 162
Relative performance 76.2%
Laptops 4
Price from €3020
Average price €4186

Recommended alternatives

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

Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX 93.5% From €3311

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