i7-12800HE vs i9-7980XE

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7980XE
2017
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
18.90
+0.7%
Core i7-12800HE
2022
14 cores / 20 threads, 45 Watt
18.76

Core i9-7980XE outperforms Core i7-12800HE by a minimal 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking316320
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation2.98no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9no data
Power efficiency10.8439.45
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Alder Lake-H (2022)
Release date30 May 2017 (7 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,999no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE 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 cores18 (Octadeca-Core)14 (Tetradeca-Core)
Threads3620
Base clock speed2.6 GHz2.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
L1 cache1.125 MB80K (per core)
L2 cache18 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache24.75 MB (shared)24 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size484 mm2217 mm2
Maximum core temperature94 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE 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
SocketFCLGA2066Intel BGA 1744
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX++
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels4no data
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIris Xe 96EU

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes4420

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.

i9-7980XE 18.90
+0.7%
i7-12800HE 18.76

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.

i9-7980XE 30021
+0.7%
i7-12800HE 29805

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.90 18.76
Physical cores 18 14
Threads 36 20
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7980XE has a 0.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 28.6% more physical cores and 80% more threads.

i7-12800HE, on the other hand, has a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i9-7980XE and Core i7-12800HE.

Note that Core i9-7980XE is a desktop processor while Core i7-12800HE is a notebook one.


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