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Intel Core i9-13900HK

Released Jan 4, 2023Laptop ProcessorCore i7 check: Tier A

The Intel Core i9-13900HK is a Raptor Lake-H mobile processor with 14 cores and 20 threads: 6 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. It boosts up to 5.4 GHz, is rated at 45 W base power and 115 W maximum turbo power, and includes Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units.

Pros

  • 14 cores and 20 threads from 6 Performance and 8 Efficient cores
  • Up to 5.4 GHz Performance-core boost frequency
  • 24 MB cache
  • Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units
  • Unlocked HK variant of the Core i9 H-series

Cons

  • Intel 7 process rather than a newer Core Ultra architecture
  • Up to 115 W maximum turbo power calls for capable cooling
  • Iris Xe graphics are modest next to discrete GPUs
51.3Inno Score

Average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

Single-core59.2
Multi-core47.2
Efficiency40.5
Platform58.5

Full specifications

Everything we track for the Intel Core i9-13900HK

General

Announced
2023
Process
10 nm
Base TDP
45 W
Max TDP
115 W

Cores & Clocks

Cores
14
Performance cores
6
Efficiency cores
8
Threads
20
Base clock
2.6 GHz
Boost clock
5.4 GHz
L3 cache
24 MB

Integrated GPU

iGPU
Intel Iris Xe Graphics (96 EUs)
iGPU clock
1,500 MHz

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (single)
2,353Bottom 30%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
10,063Bottom 38%
Cinebench R23 (single)
1,801Top 44%
Cinebench R23 (multi)
16,138Top 36%
PassMark
26,686Top 33%
PassMark (single thread)
3,745Top 46%

Devices with the Intel Core i9-13900HK

1 device in our catalog uses this chip

Quick answers

Is the Intel Core i9-13900HK good in 2026?

The Intel Core i9-13900HK earns an Inno Score of 51.3/100 (“Average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. The Intel Core i9-13900HK is a Raptor Lake-H mobile processor with 14 cores and 20 threads: 6 Performance cores and 8 Efficient cores. It boosts up to 5.4 GHz, is rated at 45 W base power and 115 W maximum turbo power, and includes Intel Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units.

Does the Intel Core i9-13900HK count as "Core i7 or equivalent"?

Its PassMark CPU Mark average is 26,686 (cpubenchmark.net, retrieved Sep 26–Oct 8, 2026), which puts it in Tier A of our CPU tier checker: current Core i7 H / Core Ultra 7 / Ryzen 7 class and above. Requirement pages word this differently, so check the exact wording with your department.

Which devices use the Intel Core i9-13900HK?

One device in our catalog uses the Intel Core i9-13900HK: Chuwi CoreBook X (2025).

What are the key specs of the Intel Core i9-13900HK?

Cores: 14 · Threads: 20 · Boost clock: 5.4 GHz · Base TDP: 45 W

What are the closest alternatives to the Intel Core i9-13900HK?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Intel Core i7-13620H, AMD Ryzen 5 230, Intel Core 7 240H — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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