i7-1068G7 vs i9-9980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-9980HK
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
8.88
+64.7%
Core i7-1068G7
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 28 Watt
5.39

Core i9-9980HK outperforms Core i7-1068G7 by an impressive 65% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking8601160
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i7
Power efficiency18.6818.22
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake-HR (2019)Ice Lake (Client) (2019)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)1 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$583no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 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)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz4.1 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0OPI
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 4 GT/s
Multiplier2423
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1440Intel BGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0+
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX+-
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s59.732 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 630Intel Iris Plus Graphics G7 (Ice Lake 64 EU) (300 - 1100 MHz)
Max video memory64 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1068G7.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i9-9980HK 8.88
+64.7%
i7-1068G7 5.39

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i9-9980HK 7568
+70.1%
i7-1068G7 4449

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 8.88 5.39
Integrated graphics card 3.09 5.41
Recency 23 April 2019 1 August 2019
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

i9-9980HK has a 64.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i7-1068G7, on the other hand, has 75.1% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 3 months, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-9980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-1068G7 in performance tests.


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