Intel Core i9-11980HK vs Intel Core i9-10980HK

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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 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.
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i9
Intel Core i 11000H Group Intel Core i 10000H
Intel Core i9-11980HK Name Intel Core i9-10980HK
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 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.
8 CPU Cores 8
16 Threads 16
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.3 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
8x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.4 GHz
 
 

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 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.
11 Generation 9.5
Q2/2021 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
32 Execution units 24
256 Shaders 192
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.25 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU) 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
Decode 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 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 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
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
Yes AES-NI Yes
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 45 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP down None
 
 

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 Core i9-10980HK is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Q2/2021 Release date Q2/2020
Tiger Lake H 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
24.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1787 Socket BGA 1440
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
583 $ Release price 583 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
13977
13977
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
9923
9923

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
9766
9766
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7540
7540

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
8418
8418
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7767
7767

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
5875
5875
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
3643
3643

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
5439
5439
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
4492
4492

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
2129
2129
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1676
1676

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
1645
1645
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1299
1299

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-11980HK
8C 16T @ 3.3 GHz
1574
1574
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1294
1294