Intel Core i9-10980HK vs AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i9-10980HK or Intel Core i9-10980HK – 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 i9-10980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i9-10980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS, you'll need a motherboard with a FP6 socket.
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i9 Family AMD Ryzen 9
Intel Core i 10000H Group AMD Ryzen 4000H
Intel Core i9-10980HK Name AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
8 CPU Cores 8
16 Threads 16
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
8x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
9.5 Generation 9
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 8
192 Shaders 512
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.75 GHz
14 nm Technology 7 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 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 64.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4-4266
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 35 W watts.
None TDP up 54 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10980HK 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 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2020
Comet Lake H Architecture Renoir (Zen 2)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 7 nm
BGA 1440 Socket FP6
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
583 $ Release price --
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

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
19255
19255
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
15906
15906

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
11006
11006
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
9923
9923

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7842
7842
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
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
7281
7281

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
4740
4740
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
4492
4492

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
4315
4315
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
3643
3643

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1918
1918
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1627
1627

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1676
1676
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1586
1586

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1299
1299
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1207
1207

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1294
1294
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
1246
1246

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
507
507
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C 16T @ 3.0 GHz
495
495