Intel Core i9-9980XE | MediaTek MT6731 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9980XE or MediaTek MT6731 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 cores with 36 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.50 GHz. Up to 128 GB of memory is supported in 4 memory channels. The Intel Core i9-9980XE was released in Q4/2018. The MediaTek MT6731 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The MediaTek MT6731 was released in Q1/2019. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Mediatek MT-Serie (72) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | MediaTek MT67xx (17) |
9 | Generation | 1 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Cortex-A53 |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i9-7980XE | Predecessor | -- |
Intel Core i9-10980XE | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i9-9980XE has 18 CPU cores and can calculate 36 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) while the MediaTek MT6731 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the MediaTek MT6731 is at 1.10 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6731 |
18 | Cores | 4 |
36 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
4.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
4.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-9980XE or MediaTek MT6731 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR GE8100 |
GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | -- |
Technology | 20 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | -- |
-- | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
-- | 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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no iGPU | GPU | PowerVR GE8100 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | No |
No | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i9-9980XE can use up to 128 GB of memory in 4 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 85.4 GB/s. The MediaTek MT6731 supports up to 1 GB of memory in 1 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 5.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6731 |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR3-667, LPDDR2 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 1 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 5.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
3.0 | PCIe version | -- |
48 | PCIe lanes | -- |
47.3 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i9-9980XE is 165 W, while the MediaTek MT6731 has a TDP of --. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6731 |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | -- |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
84 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i9-9980XE is manufactured in 14 nm and has 25.00 MB cache. The MediaTek MT6731 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 0.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | MediaTek MT6731 |
14 nm | Technology | 28 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 | Q1/2019 |
1979 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
PowerVR GE8100 @ 0.35 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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MediaTek MT6731
4C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | MediaTek MT6731 |
Unknown | Unknown |