Intel Core i9-10980HK

Intel Core i9-10980HK
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i9-10980HK, a high-performance mobile processor, is based on the Comet Lake H architecture. It was developed to master even demanding tasks with ease. Particularly noteworthy are its 8 cores and 16 threads. This configuration enables very efficient multitasking. We note that this offers a significant advantage in complex applications and parallel workloads.

The high clock speed of the Intel Core i9-10980HK is another plus. It ensures fast responses and smooth execution of programs. With 16 MB Level 3 Cache, users also benefit from fast data access. This noticeably contributes to the overall system performance. Manufacturing using the proven 14 nm process supports the stability of the chip.

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 reliably handles basic graphics. It is perfectly adequate for everyday applications and media playback. A maximum memory bandwidth of 47 GB/s supports the fast exchange of large amounts of data. The Intel Core i9-10980HK is still a solid choice for laptops that require a lot of computing power today.

It is particularly convincing where computing power and reliability count.
  • 8 cores and 16 threads for multitasking
  • High clock speed for fast responses
  • 16 MB Level 3 Cache
  • Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 283 / 584
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 219 / 578
In segment Notebook
Cinebench R23 Single-Core

Cinebench R23 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 3 5425U
4C / 8T · 3.80 GHz
1,324 pts
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
1,324 pts
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
1,294 pts
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
1,284 pts
Intel Core i9-10885H
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
1,283 pts
Cinebench R23 Multi-Core

Cinebench R23 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
9,974 pts
Intel Core Ultra 7 155U
12C / 14T · 1.70 GHz
9,972 pts
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
9,923 pts
Intel Core i7-1355U
10C / 12T · 1.70 GHz
9,687 pts
Apple M1 Pro (8-CPU)
8C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
9,569 pts
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5560U
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
1,692
Intel Core i9-10885H
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
1,688
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
1,676
AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 6850H
8C / 16T · 4.70 GHz
1,672
Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C / 16T · 5.00 GHz
1,668
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-1240P
12C / 16T · 2.70 GHz
7,577
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
7,545
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
7,540
AMD Ryzen 5 6600U
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
7,423
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
7,423
Cinebench R20 Single-Core

Cinebench R20 Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600HS
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
517 cb
Intel Core i3-1115G4
2C / 4T · 4.10 GHz
514 cb
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
507 cb
Intel Core i7-10875H
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
506 cb
AMD Ryzen 9 4900H
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
501 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 5600U
6C / 12T · 4.20 GHz
1,317
Intel Xeon W-10855M
6C / 12T · 5.10 GHz
1,302
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
1,299
Intel Core i5-1130G7
4C / 8T · 4.00 GHz
1,292
AMD Ryzen 5 5560U
6C / 12T · 4.00 GHz
1,288
Cinebench R20 Multi-Core

Cinebench R20 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
3,734 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 5600H
6C / 12T · 3.80 GHz
3,709 cb
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
3,643 cb
Intel Core i5-12450H
8C / 12T · 3.40 GHz
3,625 cb
Intel Core i7-10875H
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
3,569 cb
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 5 7640HS
6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz
7,768
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS
6C / 12T · 4.30 GHz
7,768
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
7,767
AMD Ryzen Z1
6C / 12T · 3.50 GHz
7,706
AMD Ryzen 9 5980HS
8C / 16T · 4.00 GHz
7,656
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A10-5745M
AMD Radeon HD 8610G
481
AMD GX-420GI
AMD GX-420GI 100 %
AMD Radeon R7E
481
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel UHD Graphics 630
480
AMD Ryzen 3 3250C
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge)
461
AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 (Raven Ridge)
461
Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Blender 3.1 Benchmark
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
145
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
143
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
134
Intel Core i9-9880H
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
132
Intel Core i7-12700HL
14C / 20T · 3.80 GHz
131
CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS
8C / 16T · 3.00 GHz
4,740
AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS
8C / 16T · 2.90 GHz
4,581
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 2.40 GHz
4,492
Intel Xeon E-2286M
8C / 16T · 2.40 GHz
4,421
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
8C / 16T · 1.90 GHz
4,314
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
8C / 16T · 4.40 GHz
235 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U
6C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
225 cb
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 5.30 GHz
219 cb
Intel Core i5-1235U
10C / 12T · 4.40 GHz
214 cb
Intel Core i7-10875H
8C / 16T · 5.10 GHz
212 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 7 4800H
8C / 16T · 3.80 GHz
1,712 cb
AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
1,712 cb
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
1,627 cb
Intel Core i9-9980HK
8C / 16T · 3.40 GHz
1,607 cb
Intel Core i7-10875H
8C / 16T · 3.20 GHz
1,563 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i9 (81)
CPU groupIntel Core i 10000H (11)
ArchitectureComet Lake H
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1440
Generation10
PredecessorIntel Core i9-9980HK
Q2/2019
SuccessorIntel Core i9-11980HK
Q2/2021

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads8 / 16
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 8x
Frequency: 2.40 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 5.30 GHz
Turbo Frequency (8 Cores): 3.40 GHz
L2-Cache
L3-Cache16.00 MB
OverclockingYes

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.25 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory64 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ4/2017

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR4-2933
46.9 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory128 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP45 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
T. junction max.100 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Windows 11, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ2/2020
Release price583 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i9-10980HK
Intel Core i9-10980HK
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