Intel Core i7-9800X vs Intel Core i7-10750H

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Intel Core i7-9800X or Intel Core i7-9800X – 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 i7-9800X 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.
The Intel Core i7-10750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9800X Name Intel Core i7-10750H
Intel Core i 9000X Group Intel Core i 10000H
9 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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
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 i7-10750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
16 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8x Cores 6x
3.8 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
8 CPU Cores 6
normal Core architecture normal
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9800X does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-10750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10750H 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.
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Execution units 24
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- Direct X 12
-- Technology 14 nm
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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
85.4 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
4 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 165 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 45 W watts.
165 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
95 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9800X 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 16.5 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10750H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
16.5 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
Q4/2018 Release date Q2/2020
-- Release price 395 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 2066 Socket BGA 1440
Skylake X Refresh Architecture Comet Lake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
18113
18113
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
12122
12122

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
13067
13067
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
7314
7314

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
9402
9402
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6243
6243

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
7654
7654
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6430
6430

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4467
4467
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
3154
3154

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
4338
4338
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2732
2732

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1565
1565
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1372
1372

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1271
1271
Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1141
1141

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1264
1264
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
1155
1155

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
484
484
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.8 GHz
455
455