Intel Core i7-9800X vs Intel Core i3-10305T


Intel Core i7-9800X		Intel Core i3-10305T
CPU comparison In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-9800X and the Intel Core i3-10305T 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 Intel Core i3-10305T which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2021.

Intel Core i7 (300)	Family	Intel Core i3 (205)
Intel Core i 9000X (8)	CPU group	Intel Core i 10000 (43)
9	Generation	10
Skylake X Refresh	Architecture	Comet Lake S
Desktop	Segment	Desktop
--	Predecessor	--
--	Successor	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency The 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 Intel Core i3-10305T clocks with 3.00 GHz (4.00 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
Intel Core i7-9800X	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-10305T
8	Cores	4
16	Threads	8
normal	Core architecture	normal
Yes	Hyperthreading	Yes
Yes	Overclocking ?	No
3.80 GHz	Frequency	3.00 GHz
4.50 GHz	Turbo Frequency (1 Core)	4.00 GHz
4.20 GHz	Turbo Frequency (All Cores)	3.70 GHz


NPU AI performance The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.
Intel Core i7-9800X	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-10305T
--	AI hardware	--
--	AI specifications	--
--	NPU + CPU + iGPU	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU) Graphics (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.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
	GPU frequency	0.35 GHz
--	GPU (Turbo)	1.10 GHz
--	GPU Generation	9.5
	Technology	14 nm
	Max. displays	3
--	Compute units	24
--	Shader	192
No	Hardware Raytracing	No
No	Frame Generation	No
--	Max. GPU Memory	64 GB
--	DirectX Version	12

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.
no iGPU	GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
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
No	Codec JPEG	Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe Up to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 4 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-9800X, while the Intel Core i3-10305T supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s enabled.
Intel Core i7-9800X	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-10305T
DDR4-2666	Memory	DDR4-2666
128 GB	Max. Memory	128 GB
4 (Quad Channel)	Memory channels	2 (Dual Channel)
85.4 GB/s	Max. Bandwidth	42.7 GB/s
No	ECC	No
--	L2 Cache	--
16.50 MB	L3 Cache	8.00 MB
3.0	PCIe version	3.0
44	PCIe lanes	16
43.3 GB/s	PCIe Bandwidth	15.8 GB/s
Thermal Management The Intel Core i7-9800X has a TDP of 165 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i3-10305T is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.
Intel Core i7-9800X	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-10305T
165 W	TDP (PL1 / PBP)	35 W
--	TDP (PL2)	--
--	TDP up	--
--	TDP down	25 W
95 °C	Tjunction max.	100 °C
Technical details The Intel Core i7-9800X has 16.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i3-10305T is at 8.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm.

Intel Core i7-9800X	Characteristic	Intel Core i3-10305T
14 nm	Technology	14 nm
Monolithic	Chip design	Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit)	Instruction set (ISA)	x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512	ISA extensions	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
LGA 2066	Socket	LGA 1200
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d	Virtualization	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Yes	AES-NI	Yes
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux	Operating systems	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Q4/2018	Release date	Q1/2021
--	Release price	157 $

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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9800X (100%)

Intel Core i3-10305T (98%)

⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

Intel Core i7-9800X (100%)

Intel Core i3-10305T (50%)

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1372 (99%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1391 (100%)

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	7654 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	4534 (59%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1155 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	1102 (95%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	9402 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	4432 (47%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	18113 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	8219 (45%)

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	1271 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R23 is the successor of Cinebench R20 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	13067 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.50 GHz	455 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	0 (0%)

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz	4338 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	0 (0%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i7-9800X @ 0.00 GHz	0 (0%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.10 GHz	422 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-9800X 8C 16T @ 3.80 GHz	4467 (100%)
	Intel Core i3-10305T 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	0 (0%)

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NPU AI performance

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

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Memory & PCIe

Thermal Management

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