Intel Core i9-9980HK | Intel Core i9-12900F | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i9-9980HK and the Intel Core i9-12900F 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 Intel Core i9-12900F which has 16 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2022. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Intel Core i9 (78) |
Intel Core i 9000H (11) | CPU group | Intel Core i 12000 (34) |
9 | Generation | 12 |
Coffee Lake H Refresh | Architecture | Alder Lake S |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i9-11900F |
Intel Core i9-10980HK | Successor | Intel Core i9-13900F |
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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 Intel Core i9-12900F clocks with 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz), has 16 CPU cores and can calculate 24 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900F |
8 | Cores | 16 |
16 | Threads | 24 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
2.40 GHz (5.00 GHz) | A-Core | 2.40 GHz (5.10 GHz) 8x Golden Cove |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz (3.80 GHz) 8x Gracemont |
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 | no iGPU |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.25 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
9.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
64 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
12 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
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 Intel Core i9-12900F supports a maximum of 128 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900F |
LPDDR3-2133, DDR4-2666 | Memory | DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 128 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
42.7 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 76.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 14.00 MB |
16.00 MB | L3 Cache | 30.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 5.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 78.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i9-9980HK has a TDP of 45 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i9-12900F is 65 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 | Intel Core i9-12900F |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | 202 W |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980HK has 16.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of Intel Core i9-12900F is at 44.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 10 nm. |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Characteristic | Intel Core i9-12900F |
14 nm | Technology | 10 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
BGA 1440 | Socket | LGA 1700 |
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 |
Q2/2019 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
580 $ | Release price | 464 $ |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.25 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 4.20 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C 16T @ 2.40 GHz |
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Intel Core i9-12900F
16C 24T @ 2.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980HK | Intel Core i9-12900F |
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 |
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