Intel Core i7-9800X | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-9800X and the HiSilicon Kirin 980 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-9800X 8 core processor released in Q4/2018 with the HiSilicon Kirin 980 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | HiSilicon Kirin (29) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | HiSilicon Kirin 980 (2) |
9 | Generation | 7 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-9800X is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The HiSilicon Kirin 980 clocks with 2.60 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.80 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.60 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | B-Core | 1.92 GHz 2x Cortex-A76 |
-- | C-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Cortex-A55 |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
GPU frequency | 0.72 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
-- | GPU Generation | Bifrost 3 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 10 |
-- | Shader | 160 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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no iGPU | GPU | ARM Mali-G76 MP10 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-9800X, while the HiSilicon Kirin 980 supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of -- enabled. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-2133 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | -- |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
16.50 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
44 | PCIe lanes | -- |
43.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-9800X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the HiSilicon Kirin 980 is 6 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 6 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-9800X has 16.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of HiSilicon Kirin 980 is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 7 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | Characteristic | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
14 nm | Technology | 7 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 | ISA extensions | -- |
LGA 2066 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | Android |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
@ 0.00 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
ARM Mali-G76 MP10 @ 0.72 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Intel Core i7-9800X
8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz |
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HiSilicon Kirin 980
8C 8T @ 2.60 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-9800X | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
Unknown | Huawei P30 Huawei P30 Pro Huawei Honor 20 Huawei Honor 20 Pro Huawei Mate 20 Huawei Mate 20 Pro Huawei Nova 5T |