Intel Core i7-9750H vs Intel Core i7-9800X

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Intel Core i7-9750H or Intel Core i7-9750H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i7-9800X features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2018 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9800X, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 2066 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9750H Name Intel Core i7-9800X
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 9000X
9 Generation 9
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-9800X has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9800X is 3.8 GHz
6x Cores 8x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.2 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
12 Threads 16
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date --
24 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 85.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 85.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 4
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 165 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9750H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-9800X is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.5 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q4/2018
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 2066
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Skylake X Refresh
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
390 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
18113
18113
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
11055
11055

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
13067
13067
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6912
6912

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9402
9402
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
7654
7654
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4467
4467
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2814
2814

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4338
4338
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1372
1372
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1113
1113

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1155
1155
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1132
1132

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
455
455
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
441
441