Intel Core i9-9980HK | Google Tensor G3 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK and the Google Tensor G3 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 Google Tensor G3 which has 8 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2023. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Google Tensor (3) |
Intel Core i 9000H (11) | CPU group | Google Tensor G3 (1) |
9 | Generation | 3 |
Coffee Lake H Refresh | Architecture | G3 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Google Tensor |
Intel Core i9-10980HK | Successor | -- |
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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 Google Tensor G3 clocks with 2.91 GHz, has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
8 | Cores | 8 |
16 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (Prime / big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.91 GHz 1x Cortex-X3 |
-- | B-Core | 2.37 GHz 4x Cortex-A715 |
-- | C-Core | 1.70 GHz 4x Cortex-A510 |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
-- | AI hardware | Google Tensor AI |
-- | AI specifications | Google Edge TPU |
-- | 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. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.89 GHz |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | Vallhall |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 0 |
24 | Compute units | 10 |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | 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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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU | ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 128 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i9-9980HK, while the Google Tensor G3 supports a maximum of 12 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 53.0 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR5-5500 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 12 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 53.0 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
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 Google Tensor G3 is 10 W. 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 | Google Tensor G3 |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 10 W |
-- | 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 Google Tensor G3 is at 0.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 4 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Google Tensor G3 |
14 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv9-A (64 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 | Android |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q3/2023 |
580 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
ARM Immortalis-G715 MP10 @ 0.89 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Google Tensor G3
8C 8T @ 2.91 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Google Tensor G3 |
Acer ConceptD 9 Acer Predator Helios 700 Acer Predator Triton 900 Alienware m17 Aorus 17 Apple MacBook 15.4 (2019) Apple MacBook 16 (2019) Asus G703GX Asus ProArt StudioBook One Asus ROG Mothership Asus ZenBook Pro Duo Dell XPS 15 7590 Gigabyte Aero 17 |
Google Pixel 8 Google Pixel 8 Pro |