Intel Core i9-9980HK | Apple A6X | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK and the Apple A6X and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK 8 core processor released in Q2/2019 with the Apple A6X which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2012. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Intel Core i 9000H (11) | CPU group | Apple A6/A6X (2) |
9 | Generation | 6 |
Coffee Lake H Refresh | Architecture | A6 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Apple A5X |
Intel Core i9-10980HK | Successor | Apple A8X |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9980HK is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz). The processor can compute 16 threads at the same time. The Apple A6X clocks with 1.40 GHz, has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
8 | Cores | 2 |
16 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz | Frequency | 1.40 GHz |
5.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 1 |
24 | Compute units | 16 |
192 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | 10 |
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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9980HK, while the Apple A6X supports a maximum of 1 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 17.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR2-1066 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 4 (Quad Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
16 | PCIe lanes | -- |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-9980HK has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Apple A6X is --. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980HK has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Apple A6X is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Apple A6X |
14 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv7-A (32 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | -- |
BGA 1440 | Socket | -- |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux | Operating systems | iOS |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2012 |
580 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Apple A6X
PowerVR SGX554MP4 (4 Cores) @ 0.30 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Apple A6X
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz |