OVERALL
ALTERNATIVES
SPECS
VS AVERAGE
REVIEWS
Scored using Processors Methodology v1.0
Processors Methodology v1.0
Mathematical & Unbiased Scoring
Products in this category are evaluated mathematically under Frontumo Processors Methodology v1.0 using verified laboratory benchmarks, technical specifications, and authentic consumer ratings with 0% commercial bias.
Explore Processors Methodology v1.0

Intel Core i9 13900HK Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£580PassMark benchmark result:26856N. of physical cores:14CPU boost clock speed:5.4 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1744TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i9 13900HK Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.3

Overall score

Score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 91% of models
Score components

90%

8.3

Technical score

10%

?

User score

★Better than 91% of processors
8.3

Technical score

Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

60%

8.8

Performance

18%

7.5

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

7.7

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

★Better than 92% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

  • No image
No image

Best prices

    N/A~ £580

Best rankings

Available: ranking among products currently available (including other versions of this product).All: ranking among all products in the database.
Loading category ranking...

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 13900HK

Technical score
Technical score
8.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.
When it matters
When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

8.8

Performance

18%

7.5

Cache & Architecture

10%

8.4

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

7.7

Platform

1%

8.1

Integrated Graphics

8.3
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters
When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i9 13900HK has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

60%

8.3

Overall score

40%

7.5

Price

8.1
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
CPU socket
FCBGA1744
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1744 CPU socket, which is older than that of 71.8% of processors and equal to that of 5% of processors.
Chipset
WM790, HM770
Chipset
WM790, HM770
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
This processor supports WM790, HM770 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 59.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
Show more
N. of physical cores
14
N. of physical cores
14
â–² Better than 87% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 14 CPU cores, which is more than 87.1% of processors and equal to 4.3% of processors.
CPU threads
20
CPU threads
20
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 20 CPU threads, which is more than 85.3% of processors and equal to 4.5% of processors.
Threads per core
?
CPU boost clock speed
5.4 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
5.4 GHz
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 5.4 GHz which is higher than that of 95% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.6 GHz & 8x 1.9 GHz
CPU base clock speed
6x 2.6 GHz & 8x 1.9 GHz
â–² Better than 87% of models
This processor has a base clock of 6x2.6 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz which is higher than that of 86.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.5% of processors.
Show more
Semiconductor size
10 nm
Semiconductor size
10 nm
â–² Better than 52% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 10 nm process node, which is more advanced than that of 52.4% of processors and equal to that of 19.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 7
Foundry
Intel 7
â–² Better than 66% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 7 foundry process, which is more advanced than that of 66.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
L3 cache
24 MB
L3 cache
24 MB
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 24 MB which is larger than that of 81.5% of processors and equal to that of 5.8% of processors.
L2 cache
11.5 MB
L2 cache
11.5 MB
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 11.5 MB which is larger than that of 82.5% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
L1 cache
1,248 KB
L1 cache
1,248 KB
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 1,248 KB which is larger than that of 89.9% of processors and equal to that of 2.2% of processors.
Show more
DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
★ Better than 97% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X, which is newer than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 2.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
?
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-6400 MHz
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5-6400 MHz
â–² Better than 84% of models
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 84.4% of processors and equal to 3.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
96 GB
Maximum memory capacity
96 GB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 96 GB of memory, which is more than 56% of processors and equal to 5.8% of processors.
Show more
Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
Integrated GPU model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
â–² Better than 81% of models
This processor uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 81.1% of processors and equal to that in 2.9% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
96
Integrated GPU execution units
96
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 96 GPU execution units, which is more than 95% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 37.9% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
AV1 (HW decode)
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This processor supports AV1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 63.1% of processors and equal to 10.8% of processors.
Show more
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 40.1% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
45 W
Base power (PL1)
45 W
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
115 W
Boost power (PL2)
115 W
â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 71.3% of processors and equal to that of 7.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
Configurable TDP
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
Show more

Intel Core i9 13900HK vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.82x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    13,629
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,629 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,629 vs 4,829
  • 2.54x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    26,856
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,856 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,856 vs 10,572.5
  • 8 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    14
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    14 vs 6
  • 78.7% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,629
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,629 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,629 vs 1,471
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.4 GHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 12 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    20
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    20 vs 8
  • 50.2% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,756
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,756 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,756 vs 2,500
  • 2.22x better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    6,199
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (6,199 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    6,199 vs 2,791
  • 22.9% better value for money
    Intel Core i9 13900HK has better value for money than the average processor (8.06 vs 6.6).
    8.06 vs 6.56
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA, PCLMULQDQ vs AES, SHA
  • Advanced security extensions
    Security extensions
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, TME
    â–² Better than 50% of models
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, OS Guard, TME vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • 3 years newer release date
    Release date
    2023
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • Supports HMP
    Uses HMP
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • 2.82x higher multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    13,629
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (13,629 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    13,629 vs 4,829
  • 2.54x higher PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    26,856
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (26,856 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    26,856 vs 10,572.5
  • 8 more CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    14
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    14 vs 6
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    5.4 GHz
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    5.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 78.7% higher single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    2,629
    â–² Better than 88% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,629 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,629 vs 1,471
  • 12 more CPU threads
    CPU threads
    20
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    20 vs 8
  • 50.2% better single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    3,756
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,756 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,756 vs 2,500
  • 2.22x better multi-core performance
    Cinebench R20 multi-core benchmark score
    6,199
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <702 – >10.8k
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (6,199 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    6,199 vs 2,791
  • Unlocked for overclocking
    Unlocked multiplier
    yes
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This processor has an unlocked multiplier, the average processor does not. 21.7% of processors have an unlocked multiplier.
  • Higher base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    6 x 2.6 GHz & 8 x 1.9 GHz
    â–² Better than 87% of models
    This processor has a higher base clock than the average processor (6x2.6 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    6x2.6 GHz & 8x1.9 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 41.3% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    691
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (691 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    691 vs 489
  • 2 wider front-end design
    Front-end width
    6
    â–² Better than 67% of models
    Market range: <2 – >7
    This processor has a higher front-end width than the average processor (6 vs 4). The average processor uses front-end width of 4.
    6 vs 4
  • Supports Turbo Core
    Turbo Core version
    3.0
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Turbo Boost
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Raptor Lake
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Raptor Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 4.6x larger L2 cache
    L2 cache
    11.5 MB
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a higher L2 cache than the average processor (11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    11.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    big.LITTLE Architecture
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This processor uses a big.LITTLE design, the average processor does not. 20.5% of processors use a big.LITTLE design.
  • 3.25x larger L1 cache
    L1 cache
    1,248 KB
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (1248 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    1,248 KB vs 384 KB
  • 3x larger L3 cache
    L3 cache
    24 MB
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (24 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    24 MB vs 8 MB
  • More advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 7
    â–² Better than 66% of models
    This processor uses a more advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 7 vs Intel 14 nm
  • 16.7% smaller process node
    Semiconductor size
    10 nm
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a lower process node than the average processor (10 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    10 nm vs 12 nm
  • 12 more PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    28
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has more PCIe lanes than the average processor (28 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    28 vs 16
  • Newer PCIe version
    PCIe version
    5.0
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • Newer DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5/LPDDR4X/LPDDR5/LPDDR5X vs DDR4
  • Supports memory overclocking
    Memory overclocking
    yes
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    This processor supports memory overclocking, the average processor does not. 43.6% of processors support memory overclocking.
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    Max memory speed (JEDEC)
    LPDDR5-6400 MHz
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5-6,400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 50% more memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    96 GB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (96 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    96 GB vs 64 GB
  • 4x more GPU execution units
    Integrated GPU execution units
    96
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <6 – >64
    This processor has more GPU execution units than the average processor (96 vs 24). The average processor has 24 GPU execution units.
    96 vs 24
  • Better integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    This processor uses a better integrated GPU than the average processor (Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • 1 more supported displays
    Maximum supported displays
    4
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >6
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 45.2% larger die size
    Die size
    257 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 91.7% higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    115 W vs 60 W
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 2.32x more expensive
    Intel Core i9 13900HK is more expensive than the average processor (£580 vs £250).
    £580 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 28% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    240.62
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (240.6 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    240.62 vs 334.1
  • 2.32x more expensive
    Intel Core i9 13900HK is more expensive than the average processor (£580 vs £250).
    £580 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    Instruction sets
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1744
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1744 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1744 vs FP4
  • 28% slower classroom rendering
    Blender (bmw27) benchmark result
    240.62
    Category Benchmark
    Market range: <97 – >1.3k
    This processor has a higher Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (240.6 vs 334.1). The average processor needs 334.1 for the Blender Classroom test.
    240.62 vs 334.1
  • 45.2% larger die size
    Die size
    257 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a higher die size than the average processor (257 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    257 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    AV1 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    AV1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • 91.7% higher boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    115 W
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    115 W vs 60 W

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

I
it-connect.fr
29/04/2024
Summary of the review
Geekom IT13 2025 Edition Review: Mini PC with Intel Core i9
(Translated)Show original
F
frandroid.com
14/11/2025
Summary of the review
Geekom Mini IT13 2025 Edition Review: Our Full Verdict
(Translated)Show original
G
geekom.fr
29/01/2026
Summary of the review
Mini PC Review: 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900HK (2026 Comparison)
(Translated)Show original
I
it-connect.fr
19/05/2025
Summary of the review
Geekom IT13 2025 Edition Review – A 650g Mini PC with Intel Core i9-13900HK and 32GB RAM
(Translated)Show original
Y
yourlifeupdated.net
16/01/2026
Summary of the review
CTone M2 Mini PC Review: Intel i9-13900HK
(Translated)Show original

Third-party reviews

What we like about Intel Core i9 13900HK

  • Exceptional single-core performance, reaching turbo speeds up to 5.4GHz for snappy daily tasks and gaming.
  • Highly capable for multi-threaded workloads like 4K video editing and content creation thanks to its 14-core (6P+8E) architecture.
  • Unlocked multiplier allows for overclocking in supported laptop chassis with sufficient thermal headroom.
  • Strong integrated Iris Xe graphics (96 EUs) provides a solid backup and aids in quick video encoding (Quick Sync).
  • Versatile memory support, including DDR5-5200 and legacy DDR4-3200 for flexible system configurations.
  • Significant 10-15% performance uplift in productivity tasks compared to previous 12th-gen H-series processors.

What we don't like about Intel Core i9 13900HK

  • High thermal output often leads to thermal throttling in thinner laptop designs during sustained heavy loads.
  • High power consumption (up to 115W PL2) can significantly impact battery life when used away from a charger.
  • Multi-core performance is notably lower than the 'HX' series variants (like the i9-13900HX), which feature 24 cores.
  • Performance is highly dependent on the laptop's specific cooling solution and power limits set by the manufacturer.
  • Price premium over the i9-13900H often offers marginal real-world gains unless the user specifically plans to overclock.

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-13900HK is a high-end mobile processor based on the 13th-gen Raptor Lake-H architecture, featuring a hybrid design with 14 cores (6 Performance and 8 Efficient) and 20 threads. Built on the Intel 7 (10nm) process, it boasts a maximum turbo frequency of 5.40 GHz, 24 MB of Intel Smart Cache, and an integrated 96EU Iris Xe graphics chip. Its main advantages include elite single-core and multi-threaded performance for gaming and content creation, an unlocked multiplier for overclocking, and support for modern standards like DDR5-5200 and PCIe 5.0. However, it suffers from high power consumption reaching up to 115W PL2, significant heat generation that often leads to thermal throttling in thinner laptop chassis, and a high premium price point.

Compare Intel Core i9 13900HK with other processors

1Product to compare no. 1
VS
2Product to compare no. 2
VS
3Product to compare no. 3 (optional)

Graphic comparison of Intel Core i9 13900HK and other processors

No results found