Intel Core i7-9750H vs Intel Core i9-9880H

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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 i9-9880H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-9880H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
Mobile Segment Mobile
9 Generation 9
Intel Core i7-9750H Name Intel Core i9-9880H
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 9000H
 
 

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 i9-9880H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9880H is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
6x Cores 8x
12 Threads 16
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.3 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 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 i9-9880H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-9880H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
 
 

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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
35 W TDP down 35 W
 
 

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 i9-9880H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
390 $ Release price 550 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2019
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake H Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
13961
13961
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
11055
11055

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
8657
8657
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6912
6912

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
6467
6467
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
6114
6114
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
3818
3818
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2814
2814

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
3462
3462
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1535
1535
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1182
1182

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1422
1422
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1162
1162
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1113
1113

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1132
1132
Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
1127
1127

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
447
447
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
441
441

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
307
307
Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
242.2
242.2

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
191
191
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
184
184

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i9-9880H
8C 16T @ 2.3 GHz
132
132
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
103
103