Intel Core i9-9980HK

The Intel Core i9-9980HK is a high-end processor for laptops with eight cores based on the Coffee Lake architecture (2019 refresh, CFL-HR). The processor clocks at between 2.4 - 5 GHz and can execute up to sixteen threads simultaneously thanks to Hyper-Threading. The 5 GHz can only be reached using the "Thermal Velocity Boost" which allows one core to boost to 5 GHz (+100 MHz) as long as the CPU temperature is below 50°C. Multiple cores can be boosted +100 MHz? below 50°C (not verified). Compared to the predecessor, the Core i9-8950HK, the 9980H is based on the same architecture but offers 2 more cores and higher clock speeds (boost).

According to Intel, the CPU is manufactured in an improved 14nm (14nm++) process. The i9-9980HK is the fastest model of the Coffee-Lake-H (refresh) series at the time of announcement and offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking of the CPU.

The Coffee Lake architecture is similar to Kaby Lake and differs only in the amount of cores (now max. eight cores for the high end versions) and the improved 14nm process (14nm++ according to Intel).

Performance

Due to the two additional cores, performance has increased by almost 33% compared to a similar clocked 6-core processor. According to first benchmarks, the mobile variant can reach the performance of the Core i9-9900K if the cooling is sufficient.

Graphics

The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 iGPU is supposed to offer a slightly higher performance as its clock rate has been increased by 50 MHz. The architecture is identical to that of the Intel HD Graphics 630. We do expect a performance improvement, but as a low-end solution it will probably only display current games smoothly at reduced details - if at all.

Power Consumption

Intel specifies the TDP with 45 watts and therefore the i9 is only suited for big laptops with good cooling solutions.

Series	Intel Coffee Lake
Codename	Coffee Lake-H
Series: Coffee Lake Coffee Lake-H	» Intel Core i9-9980HK 2400 - 5000 MHz 8 / 16 16 MB Intel Core i9-9880H 2300 - 4800 MHz 8 / 16 16 MB Intel Core i9-8950HK 2900 - 4800 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Xeon E-2186M 2900 - 4800 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Xeon E-2276M 2800 - 4700 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Core i7-9850H 2600 - 4600 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Core i7-9750H 2600 - 4500 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Xeon E-2176M 2700 - 4400 MHz 6 / 12 12 MB Intel Core i7-8850H 2600 - 4300 MHz 6 / 12 9 MB Intel Core i7-8750H 2200 - 4100 MHz 6 / 12 9 MB Intel Core i5-9400H 2500 - 4300 MHz 4 / 8 8 MB Intel Core i5-9300HF 2400 - 4100 MHz 4 / 8 8 MB Intel Core i5-9300H 2400 - 4100 MHz 4 / 8 8 MB Intel Core i5-8400H 2500 - 4200 MHz 4 / 8 8 MB Intel Core i5-8300H 2300 - 4000 MHz 4 / 8 8 MB Intel Core i3-8100H 3000 MHz 4 / 4 8 MB
Clock Rate	2400 - 5000 MHz
Level 1 Cache	512 KB
Level 2 Cache	2 MB
Level 3 Cache	16 MB
Number of Cores / Threads	8 / 16
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)	45 Watt
Manufacturing Technology	14 nm
Max. Temperature	100 °C
Socket	FCBGA1440
Features	Dual-Channel DDR4 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI
GPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630 (350 - 1250 MHz)
64 Bit	64 Bit support
Announcement Date	04/30/2019

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