Intel Core i9-11980HK vs Intel Atom C3955

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Intel Core i9-11980HK or Intel Core i9-11980HK – 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 i9-11980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-11980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
The Intel Atom C3955 features 16 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3955, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i9-11980HK Name Intel Atom C3955
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 11000H Group Intel Atom C3000
11 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-11980HK has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-11980HK is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom C3955 has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3955 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
16 Threads 16
Yes Hyperthreading No
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
8x Cores 16x
No Overclocking No
8 CPU Cores 16
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-11980HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-11980HK uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU), which has 256 texture shaders
and 32 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3955 does not have integrated graphics.
32 Execution units --
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
11 Generation --
12 Direct X --
Q2/2021 Release date --
10 nm Technology --
256 Shaders --
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
 
 

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 / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
 
 

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 51.2 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2400
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 32 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 32 W
45 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-11980HK is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 24.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Atom C3955 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1787 Socket BGA 1310
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2021 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
583 $ Release price 434 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
24.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
Tiger Lake H Architecture Denverton
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2