i7-1260U vs i9-8950HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-8950HK
2018
6 cores / 12 threads, 45 Watt
6.58
Core i7-1260U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 9 Watt
8.71
+32.4%

Core i7-1260U outperforms Core i9-8950HK by a substantial 32% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1044877
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency6.5591.53
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-H (2018−2019)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date2 April 2018 (6 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$583no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed2.9 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.7 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/sno data
Multiplier29no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1781
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U. 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++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro-no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+-
SIPP-+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel UHD Graphics 630Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz950 MHz
Execution Unitsno data96
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-8950HK and Core i7-1260U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1614

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.

i9-8950HK 6.58
i7-1260U 8.71
+32.4%

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.

i9-8950HK 10455
i7-1260U 13834
+32.3%

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-8950HK 1412
i7-1260U 1939
+37.3%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-8950HK 5114
i7-1260U 6303
+23.2%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

i9-8950HK 1224
+1.7%
i7-1260U 1203

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.

i9-8950HK 195
i7-1260U 220
+12.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-8950HK 5205
i7-1260U 7258
+39.4%

Blender(-)

i9-8950HK 411
i7-1260U 412
+0.3%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i9-8950HK 1097
i7-1260U 1611
+46.9%

7-Zip Single

i9-8950HK 5080
+3.7%
i7-1260U 4897

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.58 8.71
Recency 2 April 2018 23 February 2022
Physical cores 6 10
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 9 Watt

i7-1260U has a 32.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 66.7% more physical cores, and 400% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-1260U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-8950HK in performance tests.


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