i9-11980HK vs Celeron 3965U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 3965U
2017
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
1.09
Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.37
+1218%

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Celeron 3965U by a whopping 1218% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2401501
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronTiger Lake
Power efficiency6.8520.83
Architecture codenameKaby Lake-U (2017)Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$107no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads216
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier22no data
L1 cache128 KB96K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache2 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size98.7 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1356,FPBGA1356FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size32 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.134 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 610Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.44.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 3965U and Core i9-11980HK.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 3965U 1.09
i9-11980HK 14.37
+1218%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Celeron 3965U 1732
i9-11980HK 22741
+1213%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.09 14.37
Recency 3 January 2017 11 May 2021
Physical cores 2 8
Threads 2 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 65 Watt

Celeron 3965U has 333.3% lower power consumption.

i9-11980HK, on the other hand, has a 1218.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 300% more physical cores and 700% more threads, and a 40% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-11980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 3965U in performance tests.


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