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Intel Core i9-8950HK Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i9-8950HK
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3.4 (16 reviews)

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i9-8950HK was released in Q1/2018 and has 6 cores. The processor can process 12 threads simultaneously and uses a mainboard with the socket BGA 1440. In the Geekbench 5 benchmark, the Intel Core i9-8950HK achieved a result of 1,124 points (single-core) or 5,146 points (multi-core).

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i9-8950HK
Family:	Intel Core i9 (81)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 8000H (6)
Architecture:	Coffee Lake H
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	8
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-8950HK has 6 cores. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-8950HK is 2.90 GHz (4.80 GHz). An initial performance assessment can be made using the number of CPU cores.

CPU Cores / Threads:	6 / 12
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	6x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	Yes
Frequency:	2.90 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	4.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (6 Cores):	3.80 GHz

NPU AI performance

The 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.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

The Intel Core i9-8950HK has an integrated graphics that the system can use to efficiently play back videos. The Intel Core i9-8950HK has the Intel UHD Graphics 630 installed, which has 24 streaming multiprocessors (192 shaders).

GPU name:	Intel UHD Graphics 630
GPU frequency:	0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.15 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q4/2017

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	9.5
Direct X:	12
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	64 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors with integrated graphics can process video codecs faster. Support for modern codecs can significantly increase system efficiency during video playback.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	Decode / Encode
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	Decode / Encode
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode / Encode
VP9:	Decode / Encode

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode / Encode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i9-8950HK supports a maximum of 64 GB memory. Depending on the mainboard, the processor can use a maximum of 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum bandwidth of the main memory of 42.7 GB/s.

LPDDR3-2133 DDR4-2666	34.2 GB/s 42.7 GB/s
Max. Memory:	64 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	3.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth:	15.8 GB/s

Thermal Management The Intel Core i9-8950HK has a TDP of 65 W. Based on the TDP, the system manufacturer can and must adapt the cooling solution to the processor.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	65 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	--
Tjunction max.:	--

Technical details

Modern production reduces the waste heat of a processor and increases its efficiency. The Intel Core i9-8950HK is made in 14 nm and has 12.00 MB cache.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1440
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	12.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q1/2018
Release price:	750 $
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i9-8950HK
6C 12T @ 2.90 GHz (4.80 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i9-8950HK have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Ryzen 5 4600H 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1458
	AMD Ryzen 3 5300U 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	1457
	AMD Ryzen 5 4600HS 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1455
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1445
	Intel Core i7-10610U 4C 8T @ 4.90 GHz	1442
	AMD Ryzen 7 4700U 8C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	1439
	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6C 12T @ 4.00 GHz	1437

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core i5-11320H 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	5633
	Intel Core i7-11390H 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	5625
	Intel Core i7-11375H 4C 8T @ 4.60 GHz	5610
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	5568
	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	5546
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	5546
	Intel Core i7-10710U 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	5540

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i7-8665U 4C 8T @ 4.80 GHz	1127
	Intel Core i9-9880H 8C 16T @ 4.80 GHz	1127
	Intel Core i3-1005G1 2C 4T @ 3.40 GHz	1126
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	1124
	Intel Core i7-8809G 4C 8T @ 4.20 GHz	1120
	Intel Core i5-9400H 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	1119
	Intel Core i7-9850HE 6C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	1118

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	Intel Core i7-9850H 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	5207
	Intel Core i7-9750H 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	5149
	Intel Core i7-9750HF 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	5149
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	5146
	Intel Core i7-1265U 10C 12T @ 2.40 GHz	5122
	Intel Core i5-11320H 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	5120
	Intel Core i5-1145G7 4C 8T @ 3.80 GHz	5095

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	AMD Ryzen 7 7745HX AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz	443
	AMD Ryzen 9 7845HX AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz	443
	AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX AMD Radeon 610M @ 2.20 GHz	443
	Intel Core i9-8950HK Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-10850H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-10750H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442
	Intel Core i7-9750H Intel UHD Graphics 630 @ 1.15 GHz	442

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	Intel Xeon E-2176M 6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz	10963
	Intel Core i5-1230U 10C 12T @ 2.20 GHz	10864
	Intel Core i3-1210U 6C 8T @ 1.60 GHz	10765
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	10745
	Intel Core i7-1185G7 4C 8T @ 4.30 GHz	10644
	Intel Core i3-N305 8C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	10430
	Intel Core i7-1165G7 4C 8T @ 4.10 GHz	10425

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 Multi-Core

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.


	Intel Core i7-9750HF 6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	2898
	AMD Ryzen 3 5425U 4C 8T @ 2.60 GHz	2850
	Intel Core i7-9750H 6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	2814
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 2.90 GHz	2808
	AMD Ryzen 5 5500U 6C 12T @ 2.10 GHz	2728
	Intel Core i7-8850H 6C 12T @ 2.60 GHz	2709
	Intel Xeon E-2176M 6C 12T @ 2.70 GHz	2703

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i9-10980HK 8C 16T @ 5.30 GHz	219
	Intel Core i5-1235U 10C 12T @ 4.40 GHz	214
	Intel Core i7-10875H 8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz	212
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 4.80 GHz	211
	Intel Core i7-10850H 6C 12T @ 5.10 GHz	210
	Intel Core i7-10870H 8C 16T @ 5.00 GHz	208
	Intel Xeon E-2276M 6C 12T @ 4.70 GHz	205

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD Ryzen 5 7530U 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	1442
	AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 7530U 6C 12T @ 3.00 GHz	1442
	AMD Ryzen 9 4900U 8C 16T @ 3.40 GHz	1384
	Intel Core i9-8950HK 6C 12T @ 3.80 GHz	1269
	Intel Core i7-10850H 6C 12T @ 3.40 GHz	1265
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 4750U 8C 16T @ 3.10 GHz	1264
	Intel Core i7-10750H 6C 12T @ 3.20 GHz	1216

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,886 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,820 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

3DMark Timespy (iGPU)
530 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,457 entries

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (MC)
744 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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