i9-11980HK vs i9-10900K

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10900K
2020
10 cores / 20 threads, 125 Watt
14.31
+0.4%
Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.25

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking507510
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation15.59no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataTiger Lake
Power efficiency10.8320.75
Architecture codenameComet Lake (2020)Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
Release date30 April 2020 (4 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$488no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10900K 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 cores10 (Deca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads2016
Base clock speed3.7 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed5.2 GHz5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s8 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)96K (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache20 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size206 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier++

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10900K 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 configuration11
SocketFCLGA1200FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)125 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK. 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, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP+-
Turbo Boost Max 3.0++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2160@30Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK.

PCIe version3.04.0
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.

i9-10900K 14.31
+0.4%
i9-11980HK 14.25

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.

i9-10900K 22731
+0.4%
i9-11980HK 22643

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-10900K 8127
i9-11980HK 9626
+18.4%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-10900K 59368
+13.9%
i9-11980HK 52116

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i9-10900K 3.58
+109%
i9-11980HK 7.47

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-10900K 29
+37.8%
i9-11980HK 21

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10900K 2533
+17.7%
i9-11980HK 2152

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10900K 217
i9-11980HK 230
+6%

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-10900K 2.56
i9-11980HK 2.76
+7.8%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-10900K 11393
+16.1%
i9-11980HK 9813

Blender(-)

i9-10900K 179
i9-11980HK 256
+43%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-10900K 1428
i9-11980HK 1627
+13.9%

7-Zip Single

i9-10900K 5811
+2.5%
i9-11980HK 5668

7-Zip

i9-10900K 69987
+31%
i9-11980HK 53426

WebXPRT 3

i9-10900K 255
i9-11980HK 279
+9.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.31 14.25
Integrated graphics card 3.09 5.58
Recency 30 April 2020 11 May 2021
Physical cores 10 8
Threads 20 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 125 Watt 65 Watt

i9-10900K has a 0.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 25% more physical cores and 25% more threads.

i9-11980HK, on the other hand, has 80.6% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 92.3% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-10900K and Core i9-11980HK.

Note that Core i9-10900K is a desktop processor while Core i9-11980HK is a notebook one.


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