Core i9-13900H vs Core i9-13900HK

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900H

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

107%

#153

Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

103%

#158

Core i9-13900H

MSRP: $617|Avg: N/A

100%

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

98%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

98%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

95%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

93%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-13900HK

#161

Core Ultra 7 268V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

112%

#162

Core Ultra 7 256V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $350

111%

#167

Core Ultra 7 258V

MSRP: $450|Avg: $400

108%

#169

Core i7-1280P

MSRP: $482|Avg: $482

106%

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

103%

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

95%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

93%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

87%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i9-13900H shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i9-13900H	Core i9-13900HK
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($617)	⚠️ Higher cost ($697)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i9-13900H leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 11% cheaper ($617 vs $697) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i9-13900H	Core i9-13900HK
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+14%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($617)	⚠️ Higher cost ($697)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-13900H Benchmark Check

Core i9-13900HK Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13900HK

Core i9-13900H

The Core i9-13900H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 27,444 points. Launch price was $617.

Core i9-13900HK

The Core i9-13900HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 27,217 points. Launch price was $697.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i9-13900H and Core i9-13900HK share an identical 14-core/20-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core i9-13900HK — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.6 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). Both are built on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture using a Intel 7 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i9-13900H scores 27,444 against the Core i9-13900HK's 27,217 — a 0.8% lead for the Core i9-13900H. Both processors carry 24 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Core i9-13900HK
Cores / Threads	14 / 20	14 / 20
Boost Clock	5.4 GHz	5.4 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz	2.6 GHz
L3 Cache	24 MB (total)	24 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB (per core)	2 MB (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm	Intel 7 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)	Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024)
PassMark	27,444	27,217
Geekbench 6 Single	—	2,629

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1744 socket with PCIe 5.0.

Feature	Core i9-13900H	Core i9-13900HK
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1744
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0	PCIe 5.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR5-5200
Max RAM Capacity	—	96 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	28

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i9-13900H) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i9-13900HK). The Core i9-13900HK includes integrated graphics (Iris Xe Graphics 96EU), while the Core i9-13900H requires a dedicated GPU.