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Intel Core i9 13905H Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£580PassMark benchmark result:29739N. of physical cores:14CPU boost clock speed:5.4 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1792TDP (Thermal design power):45 W

Intel Core i9 13905H Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
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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
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★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical score

10%

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User score

★Better than 92% of processors
8.1

Value for money

Value for money
8.1/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

â–²Better than 87%
8.4

Technical score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components

60%

8.9

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.7

Integrated Graphics

★Better than 92%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 13905H

Technical score
Technical score
8.4/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

8.9

Performance

18%

7.7

Cache & Architecture

10%

7.7

Memory & PCIe

7%

6.8

Power & Thermal

4%

8.5

Platform

1%

8.7

Integrated Graphics

8.4
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
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<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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i9 13905H 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
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 87% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

7.5

Price

8.1
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
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
FCBGA1792
This processor uses the FCBGA1792 CPU socket, which is older than that of 69.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Chipset
WM790, HM770
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
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.
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N. of physical cores
14
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
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
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
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.
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Semiconductor size
10 nm
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
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
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
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
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.
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DDR memory version
DDR4/DDR5
This processor supports DDR DDR4/DDR5, which is newer than that of 79.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
6,400 MHz
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 6,400 MHz, which is higher than that of 83.9% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR5X-6400 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR5X-6400 MHz, which is higher than that of 90.2% of processors and equal to 2.6% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96EU
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
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
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
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 97.2% of processors and equal to 1.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
45 W
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
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
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
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
This processor supports configurable TDP. 47.3% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35-45 W
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Intel Core i9 13905H vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 2.94x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,212 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    14,212 vs 4,829
  • 2.81x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,739 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    29,739 vs 10,572.5
  • 8 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    14 vs 6
  • 2.52x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,028 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    7,028 vs 2,791
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    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
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    20 vs 8
  • 49.6% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,739 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,739 vs 2,500
  • 63.4% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,404 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,404 vs 1,471
  • 23.5% better value for money
    Intel Core i9 13905H has better value for money than the average processor (8.1 vs 6.6).
    8.1 vs 6.56
  • Advanced security extensions
    This processor provides more advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Processor
  • Broader instruction support
    This processor supports a broader instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, CLMUL, VAES, VPCLMULQDQ, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, CLMUL, VAES, VPCLMULQDQ, BMI1, BMI2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • 3 years newer release date
    This processor has a newer release date than the average processor (2023 vs 2020).
    January 2023
    2023 vs 2020
  • Supports HMP
    This processor supports HMP, the average processor does not. 22.7% of processors support HMP.
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    This processor includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES, VAES, SHA vs AES, SHA
  • 2.94x higher multi-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (14,212 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    14,212 vs 4,829
  • 2.81x higher PassMark score
    This processor has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (29,739 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    29,739 vs 10,572.5
  • 8 more CPU cores
    This processor has more CPU cores than the average processor (14 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    14 vs 6
  • 2.52x better multi-core performance
    This processor has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (7,028 vs 2,791). The average processor scores 2,791 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    7,028 vs 2,791
  • 25.6% higher boost clock
    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
    This processor has more CPU threads than the average processor (20 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    20 vs 8
  • 49.6% better single-core performance
    This processor has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (3,739 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    3,739 vs 2,500
  • 63.4% higher single-core score
    This processor has a higher Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (2,404 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    2,404 vs 1,471
  • Higher base clock
    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
  • 38.9% higher Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a higher Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (679 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    679 vs 489
  • 2 wider front-end design
    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
    This processor supports Turbo Core, the average processor does not. 1.00% of processors support Turbo Core.
    Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3
    3.0 vs 2.0
  • More advanced microarchitecture
    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
    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
  • 4x more L2 per core
    This processor has more L2 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    E-core cluster: 4 MB shared by 4 cores
    2 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Uses big.LITTLE design
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    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
    This processor supports a newer PCIe version than the average processor (5 vs 3).
    5.0 vs 3.0
  • 2.18x higher memory speed
    This processor has a higher maximum memory speed than the average processor (6400 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    6,400 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Newer DDR support
    This processor supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR4/DDR5 vs DDR4
  • Higher JEDEC memory speed
    This processor has a higher JEDEC memory speed than the average processor (LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3200 MHz). The average processor supports JEDEC memory speed of DDR4-3200 MHz.
    LPDDR5X-6400 MHz vs DDR4-3,200 MHz
  • 4x more GPU execution units
    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
    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
    This processor has more supported displays than the average processor (4 vs 3). The average processor supports 3 displays.
    4 vs 3
  • 45.2% larger die size
    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
    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
  • 2.32x more expensive
    Intel Core i9 13905H is more expensive than the average processor (£580 vs £250).
    £580 vs £250
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Older CPU socket
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1792 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1792 vs FP4
  • 2.32x more expensive
    Intel Core i9 13905H is more expensive than the average processor (£580 vs £250).
    £580 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1792 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1792 vs FP4
  • 45.2% larger die size
    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
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x8/x4/x4 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • 91.7% higher boost power
    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

Third-party reviews

What we like about Intel Core i9 13905H

  • Exceptional multi-core performance for a 45W chip, making it one of the fastest in its power class.
  • Strong 5.4 GHz turbo boost frequency provides high responsiveness for single-threaded tasks and gaming.
  • Efficient 'Type 4' compact packaging allows for thinner laptop designs (like the Yoga Pro 9i) without sacrificing high-end i9 power.
  • Optimized for professional creative workloads such as 3D rendering in Blender and heavy video editing.
  • Excellent memory support including high-speed LPDDR5X (up to 6400 MT/s).

What we don't like about Intel Core i9 13905H

  • Thermal throttling can be a significant issue in the slim laptops it is designed for, leading to performance drops during sustained heavy loads.
  • Significantly lower core count (14 cores) compared to the i9-13900HX (24 cores), which offers much better multi-threaded value for the same price point.
  • High power draw (up to 115W PL2) often leads to loud, high-pitched fan noise in compact chassis.
  • Limited I/O support in the smaller package, which only supports a maximum of 3 Thunderbolt 4 ports instead of 4.
  • Battery life tends to be poor when the processor is pushed, often lasting less than a full workday under mixed performance use.

Verdict

The Intel Core i9-13905H is a high-end mobile processor from the 13th Gen Raptor Lake-H series, featuring 14 cores (6 performance and 8 efficient) and 20 threads with a max turbo frequency of 5.4 GHz. Built on the Intel 7 process, it includes 24MB of Smart Cache, a 45W base power rating (up to 115W), and integrated Iris Xe graphics with 96 execution units. Its primary advantages are top-tier multi-threaded performance for gaming and content creation, support for fast DDR5-5200 memory, and PCIe 5.0 compatibility. However, its significant power consumption can lead to high heat output in laptops, and it lacks the vPro management features found in similar models like the i9-13900H.

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