Intel Core i9-9980XE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i9-9980XE or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx - 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 cores with 8 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.84 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx was released in Q4/2018. |
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Intel Core i9 (78) | Family | Qualcomm Snapdragon (104) |
Intel Core i 9000X (8) | CPU group | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx (2) |
9 | Generation | 2 |
Skylake X Refresh | Architecture | Kryo 495 |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has 8 CPU cores and 8 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is at 2.84 GHz. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
18 | Cores | 8 |
36 | Threads | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.00 GHz (4.50 GHz) | A-Core | 2.84 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Gold |
-- | B-Core | 1.80 GHz 4x Kryo 495 Silver |
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 i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
-- | AI hardware | Qualcomm AI engine |
-- | AI specifications | Hexagon 685 @ 3 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i9-9980XE or Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx 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 | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
GPU frequency | 0.25 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.59 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 5 |
Technology | 7 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 8 |
-- | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 4 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 12.0 |
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 | Qualcomm Adreno 680 |
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 |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx supports up to 16 GB of memory in 8 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 68.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
DDR4-2666 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
128 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
4 (Quad Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
85.4 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 68.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
25.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx has a TDP of 7 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
165 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7 W |
-- | 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx is manufactured in 7 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Characteristic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
14 nm | Technology | 7 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, Windows 10 (ARM) |
Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2018 |
1979 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
Qualcomm Adreno 680 @ 0.59 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.50 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 4.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Intel Core i9-9980XE
18C 36T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx
8C 8T @ 2.84 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i9-9980XE | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx |
Unknown | Lenovo Flex 5G Lenovo Yoga C 5G Samsung Galaxy Book S |