Intel Core i9-10980HK
Opinion and specs
Our verdict
Mid-rangeThe Intel Core i9-10980HK is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2019.
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $3499.
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 136% faster and its entry price is $1699 lower.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Intel Core i9-10980HK a good processor?
The Intel Core i9-10980HK is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 163 of 272 and delivers 24.1% of what the fastest one on the market does.
What does the HK mean in Intel processors?
The HK marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.
What year is the Intel Core i9-10980HK from?
Intel Core i9-10980HK came out in 2019.
What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i9-10980HK?
The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 7530U.
How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i9-10980HK cost?
It is currently fitted in a single laptop, which costs $3499.
Which alternative is worth it?
There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 136% faster and its entry price is $1699 lower.
Specs
| Model | i9-10980HK |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Intel |
| Family | Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Socket | BGA 1440 |
| System bus rate | 8 GT/s |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel HM470 |
| Boost frequency | 5,3 GHz |
| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 12 |
| Frequency | 2,4 GHz |
| Cache | 16 MB |
| Lithography | 14 nm |
| Operating modes | 64-bit |
| Codename | Comet Lake |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 W |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| PCI Express slots version | 3.0 |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4 |
| Configurable TDP-down | 35 W |
| Tjunction | 100 °C |
| Cache type | Smart Cache |
| Configurable TDP-up frequency | 3,1 GHz |
| Configurable TDP-up | 65 W |
Performance summary
Recommended alternatives
More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price
Laptops with Intel Core i9-10980HK:
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