i9-10980HK vs i3-9100T

Aggregate performance score

Core i3-9100T
2018
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
3.44
Core i9-10980HK
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
10.73
+212%

Core i9-10980HK outperforms Core i3-9100T by a whopping 212% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1546722
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation6.04no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Comet Lake
Power efficiency9.3022.57
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Comet Lake-H (2020)
Release date1 September 2018 (6 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$122$583

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK 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 cores4 (Quad-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads416
Base clock speed3.1 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed3.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier31no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256 KB (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size126 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature82 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK 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
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+

Security technologies

Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2400DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s45.8 GB/s
ECC memory support+-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1.25 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i3-9100T 3.44
i9-10980HK 10.73
+212%

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.

i3-9100T 5472
i9-10980HK 17037
+211%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 3.44 10.73
Integrated graphics card 3.09 5.58
Recency 1 September 2018 2 April 2020
Physical cores 4 8
Threads 4 16
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 45 Watt

i3-9100T has 28.6% lower power consumption.

i9-10980HK, on the other hand, has a 211.9% higher aggregate performance score, 80.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 100% more physical cores and 300% more threads.

The Core i9-10980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-9100T in performance tests.

Note that Core i3-9100T is a desktop processor while Core i9-10980HK is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i3-9100T and Core i9-10980HK, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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