Intel Core i9-10900T vs Intel Core i9-10980HK

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Intel Core i9-10900T or Intel Core i9-10900T – 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 i9-10900T features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i9-10980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core i9-10980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 10000H
Intel Core i9-10900T Name Intel Core i9-10980HK
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i9-10980HK has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10980HK is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
10 CPU Cores 8
20 Threads 16
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.3 GHz
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
10x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900T 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 i9-10980HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10980HK uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
9.5 Generation 9.5
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900T 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 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i9-10980HK is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake S Architecture Comet Lake H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
20.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
439 $ Release price 583 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
15906
15906
Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
15149
15149

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
8743
8743
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7767
7767

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7540
7540
Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
7476
7476

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
4768
4768
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
3643
3643

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
2136
2136
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1627
1627

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
1710
1710
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1676
1676

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1299
1299
Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
1279
1279

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
507
507
Intel Core i9-10900T
10C 20T @ 1.9 GHz
469
469