i9-10980XE vs Ryzen AI 9 HX 375

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Aggregate performance score

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 54 Watt
19.68
Core i9-10980XE
2019
18 cores / 36 threads, 165 Watt
20.57
+4.5%

Core i9-10980XE outperforms Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 by a small 5% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking291272
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data11.73
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesAMD Strix Point (Zen 5/5c, Ryzen AI 3/5/7/9)no data
Power efficiency34.4911.80
Architecture codenameStrix Point-HX (Zen 5) (2024)Cascade Lake-X (2019)
Release date25 July 2024 (less than a year ago)19 October 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$979

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

no data

Detailed specifications

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE 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 cores12 (Dodeca-Core)18 (Octadeca-Core)
Threads2436
Base clock speed2 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rateno data8 GT/s DMI3 MHz
L1 cacheno data64K (per core)
L2 cache12 MB1 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB24.75 MB (shared)
Chip lithography4 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C86 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data+
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE 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
SocketFP8FCLGA2066
Power consumption (TDP)54 Watt165 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsUSB 4, XDNA 2 NPU (55 TOPS), SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4AIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSX-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDBno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR4
Maximum memory sizeno data256 GB
Max memory channelsno data4
Maximum memory bandwidthno data94 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardAMD Radeon 890M ( - 2900 MHz)no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE.

PCIe versionno data3.0
PCI Express lanesno data48

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 19.68
i9-10980XE 20.57
+4.5%

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 31255
i9-10980XE 32670
+4.5%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 3334
i9-10980XE 3744
+12.3%

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.

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 301
+44.7%
i9-10980XE 208

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 14728
i9-10980XE 16480
+11.9%

Blender(-)

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 159
+22.3%
i9-10980XE 130

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 2121
+68.3%
i9-10980XE 1260

7-Zip Single

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 5856
+9%
i9-10980XE 5371

7-Zip

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 77867
i9-10980XE 93077
+19.5%

WebXPRT 3

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 348
+45.6%
i9-10980XE 239

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 19.68 20.57
Recency 25 July 2024 19 October 2019
Physical cores 12 18
Threads 24 36
Chip lithography 4 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 54 Watt 165 Watt

Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 has an age advantage of 4 years, a 250% more advanced lithography process, and 205.6% lower power consumption.

i9-10980XE, on the other hand, has a 4.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE.

Be aware that Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 is a notebook processor while Core i9-10980XE is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Ryzen AI 9 HX 375 and Core i9-10980XE, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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