Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU now confirmed for upcoming ASUS ROG Strix 16/18-inch laptops

ROG STRIX G16 incoming, features 24-core Intel ‘mobile’ CPU

ASUS is supposedly making a new gaming laptop equipped with the flagship 13th Gen Core Intel CPU.

ASUS ROG STRIX (2022) Product Series, Source: ASUS

Less than a week since the first information on Intel Core i9-13980HX was published, ASUS engineering team delivers a confirmation that such processor does indeed exist. As a reminder, this is a desktop class processor on a BGA package designed for enthusiast and premium gaming systems. It is using a repurposed die from the desktop processor, delivering the highest core count ever to such form factor.

The system labeled as “ROG Strx G634JZ” suggests we are looking at a ROG Strix system with a 16-inch display. The company already offers 15 and 17 inch models, so this notebook would definitely feature a new chassis. Furthermore, there is a second laptop codenamed “ROG Strix G814JZ“, which should be the 18-inch version that was rumored for a while now.

Both systems reportedly feature 24-core i9-13980HX CPU which boosts up to 5.386 GHz as per Geekbench data. The reported maximum frequency is below of what was said earlier (up to 5.6 GHz).

ASUS ROG STRIX G634JZ/G814JZ Specifications, Source: Geekbench

There is a bit of discrepancy between both results, the G16 score appears to be below expectations and even lower than i9-13900HX score that we saw a few days ago. However, the G18 score is about 5% and 2% better respectively in single and multi-threaded Geekbench tests. Therefore, teh difference between 13980HX and 13900HX CPUs is miniscule.

ASUS ROG STRIX G634JZ/G814JZ Scores, Source: Geekbench

This HX processor is now reportedly launching at CES 2023 along with Raptor Lake H and HK series. ASUS already confirmed a press event on January 3rd where all new mobile gaming systems are to be unveiled.

Source: Geekbench (G16), G18 via @Benchleaks