Ryzen 9 9900X vs i9-10880H

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10880H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.57
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
35.85
+275%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Core i9-10880H by a whopping 275% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking821107
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.77
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Comet Lakeno data
Power efficiency19.3927.24
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1624
Base clock speed2.3 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache512 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache2 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache16 MB64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data95 °C
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X 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 configurationno data1
SocketFCBGA1440AM5
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsno dataSMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
AVX++
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics 630AMD Radeon Graphics

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data24

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.

i9-10880H 9.57
Ryzen 9 9900X 35.85
+275%

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.

i9-10880H 14642
Ryzen 9 9900X 54860
+275%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.57 35.85
Integrated graphics card 3.09 1.98
Recency 2 April 2020 15 August 2024
Physical cores 8 12
Threads 16 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 120 Watt

i9-10880H has 56.1% faster integrated GPU, and 166.7% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 274.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-10880H in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i9-10880H is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-10880H and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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