Intel Core i9-10980HK vs Intel Core2 Duo SP9600

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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 Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 956 socket.
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Celeron
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-10980HK Name Intel Core2 Duo SP9600
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Core 2 Duo P7000/SP9000
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is 2.53 GHz
16 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
8x Cores 2x
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
8 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Execution units --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
192 Shaders --
9.5 Generation --
Q4/2017 Release date --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-2933 Memory type
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels --
 
 

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 25 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 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 Intel Core2 Duo SP9600 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
14 nm Technology 45 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
583 $ Release price --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 956
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2009
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
Comet Lake H Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x
0 bytes L2-Cache 6.0 MB