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CPU
Intel

Intel Core i9-10980HK

Processor

CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
Maximum boost clock
5.3 GHz
Thermal design power
45 W

Rendering performance

Median score · higher is better

Three-scene Blender rendering throughput. Versions, operating systems and rendering backends remain separate. This is not a gaming score.

Blender 4.3.0 / Windows / CPU
Intel Core i9-10980HK 105.82 samples/min 5 complete runs · Middle 50%: 78.95 - 116.90 · 8 core / 16 thread · Latest: 2025-03-02

Community submissions; cooling, power limits and system configuration can affect results.

Benchmark results

  • PassMark · version unreported · cpuMark16,271*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark · version unreported · threadMark2,869*Platform unreported Compare results
  • PassMark CPU Mark · version unreported · CPU Mark16,585* pointsPlatform unreported Compare results

Recorded results

Only the same benchmark, version, workload, scenario and unit share a row. Missing results are not zero. System results include the full submitted hardware and software configuration.

Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

23.10 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

105.82 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
78.945810246097
75th percentile
116.89984317456
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

33.22 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 4.3.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

49.50 samples/min

5 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

26.51 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

119.96 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
113.55829761363
75th percentile
131.02345968558
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

37.30 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.5.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

56.37 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

30.45 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

138.10 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
123.48541741712
75th percentile
143.69492852837
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

42.61 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.4.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

65.04 samples/min

4 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / classroomCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

30.04 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / Complete suiteCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

133.32 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
25th percentile
122.87941072635
75th percentile
146.78290781107
Blender Cycles / junkshopCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

38.97 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1
Blender Cycles / monsterCPU / Windows · 3.1.0 · samples/min

Intel Core i9-10980HK

62.94 samples/min

9 submissions · median result

Latest submission:
Rendering backend
CPU
Operating system
Windows
Statistic
Median
Evaluation type
community rendering submissions
CPU cores
8
CPU threads
16
CPU sockets
1

Processing & platform

CPU cores
8
Graphics
Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors*
CPU threads
16
Base clock
2.4 GHz
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency
5.1 GHz*
Thermal Velocity Boost frequency
5.3 GHz*
Integrated GPU base frequency
350 MHz*
Integrated GPU maximum dynamic frequency
1,250 MHz*
Maximum supported memory bandwidth
45.80 GB/s*
Reported CPU clock
2.4 GHz*
Maximum boost clock
5.3 GHz
Socket / package
FCBGA1440
Process node
14 nm
Chip/package TDP
45 W*

Cache hierarchy

  • Reported cache*
    Size
    16 MB*
    Level
    Reported cache (level unstated)*
    Scope
    Intel® Smart Cache*

Memory & storage

Memory channels
2
Video memory type
DDR4-2933*

Supported memory

  • DDR4-2933*

CPU memory support

  • DDR4-2933
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer CPU memory-controller support; system and module configuration may limit operation.
    Technology
    DDR4
    Transfer rate
    2,933 MT/s

Power specifications

Thermal design power
45 W

CPU power specifications

  • Configurable TDP-up
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP
    Rated power
    65 W
    Variant / details
    Manufacturer configurable TDP-up mode; system implementation determines availability.
  • Configurable TDP-up*
    Power specification
    Configurable TDP-up*
    Rated power
    65 W*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 72 fields
AESTech
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
BornOnDate
Q2'20*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Bus
8 GT/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
CertifiedUseConditions
PC/Client/Tablet*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ClockSpeed
2.40 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ClockSpeedMax
5.30 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
CodeNameText
Products formerly Comet Lake*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ConfigTDPMax
65 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ConfigTDPMaxFrequency
3.10 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
CoreCount
8*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
CpuId
201838*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
CpuName
Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK Processor*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
DeviceProtectionTechBootGuardVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ECCMemory
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
EM64
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Embedded
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ExecuteDisable
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ExtendedPageTables
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
FlexMemoryTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Graphics4KSupportLevel
Yes. at 60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsDeviceId
0x9BC4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsDirectXSupport
12*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsFreq
350 MHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsMaxFreq
1.25 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsMaxResolutionDP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsMaxResolutionHDMI
4096 x 2304@30Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsMaxResolutionIFP
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsOpenGLSupport
4.5*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
GraphicsOutput
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
HaltState
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
HyperThreading
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
IdentityProtectionTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
InstructionSet
64-bit*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
InstructionSetExtensions
Intel® SSE4.1. Intel® SSE4.2. Intel® AVX2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Lithography
14 nm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MaxCPUs
1*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MaxMem
128 GB*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MaxMemoryBandwidth
45.8 GB/s*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MaxTDP
45 W*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
MemoryTypes
DDR4-2933*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
NumDisplaysSupported
3*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
NumMemoryChannels
2*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
NumPCIExpressPorts
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
OptaneMemorySupport
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
OSGuardTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
PackageSize
42mm x 28mm*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
PCIExpressConfigs
Up to 1x16. 2x8. 1x8+2x4*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
PCIExpressRevision
4.0*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ProcessorGraphicsModelId
Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ProcessorNumber
i9-10980HK*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ProductGroup
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
QuickSyncVideo
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
SecureKeyTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
SocketsSupported
FCBGA1440*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
SoftwareGuardExtensions
Yes with Intel® ME*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
SpeedShiftTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
SpeedstepTechnology
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
StableImagePlatformProgramVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
StatusCodeText
Launched*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ThermalJunctionRateCode
100°C*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ThermalMonitoring2Indicator
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ThermalVelocityBoostFreq
5.30 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ThermalVelocityBoostVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
ThreadCount
16*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
TransactionalSynchronizationExtensionVersion
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
TurboBoostMaxTechMaxFreq
5.10 GHz*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
TurboBoostMaxTechVersion
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
TXT
No*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
VTD
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
VTX
Yes*
Scope and conditions
native_context
member
intel-cpus.csv*
row
274*
Specifications 2 · 12 fields
name
Intel Core i9-10980HK @ 2.40GHz*
cores
8*
logicals
2*
samples
268*
price
583*
tdp
45*
date
2020-04-01*
socket
FCBGA1440*
category
Laptop*
speed
2,400*
turbo
5,300*
cpuCount
1*
Specifications 3 · 2 fields
brand
Intel*
name
Intel Core i9-10980HK @ 2.40GHz*
Specifications 4 · 8 fields
Foundry
Intel*
Vendor
Intel*
Product
Intel Core i9-10980HK*
Type
CPU*
Release Date
2020-04-02*
Process Size (nm)
14* nm
TDP (W)
45* W
Freq (MHz)
2,400* MHz
Specifications 5 · 46 fields
processor name
Intel Core i9-10980HK*
turbo frequency
5,300*
turbo frequency
5,300*
configurable tdp up frequency
3,100*
configurable tdp up frequency
3,100*
cache size
16,384*
cache size
16,384*
tdp
45*
tdp
45*
configurable tdp up
65*
configurable tdp up
65*
price
583*
product line
10th Generation Intel Core i9 Processors*
socket
FCBGA1440*
socket
FCBGA1440*
memory type
DDR4-2933*
memory type
DDR4-2933*
cores
8*
cores
8*
manufacturer Processor benchmark result
intel*
vertical segment
Mobile*
vertical segment
Mobile*
max memory size
134,217,728*
max memory size
134,217,728*
status
Launched*
status
Launched*
max temp
100*
max temp
100*
package size
42mm x 28mm*
package size
42mm x 28mm*
fullname
Intel Core i9-10980HK Processor (16M Cache, up to 5.30 GHz)*
threads
16*
threads
16*
name
Intel Core i9-10980HK*
name
Intel Core i9-10980HK*
rating Processor benchmark result
16,585*
processor number
i9-10980HK*
processor number
i9-10980HK*
launch date
2020-05-01*
launch date
2020-05-01*
lithography
14*
lithography
14*
bus speed
8*
bus speed
8*
base frequency
2,400*
base frequency
2,400*
Specifications 6 · 13 fields
ClockSpeed
2.4* GHz
Cache
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus
8 GT/s*
MaxTDP
45* W
BornOnDate
Q2'20*
Model
Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK Processor*
Price
$643.00*
MarketSegment
Mobile*
Lithography
14* nm
CoreCount
8*
ThreadCount
16*
ClockSpeedMax
5.3* GHz
TurboBoostMaxTechMaxFreq
5.1* GHz
Specifications 7 · 70 fields
Recommended Customer Price
$643.00*
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Price scope
Historical source recommendation; not a current retail offer. The original currency notation is retained.*
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Transactional Synchronization Extensions
No*
Intel® 64 ‡
Yes*
Instruction Set
64-bit*
Instruction Set Extensions
Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2*
Idle States
Yes*
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes*
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes*
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes*
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes*
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
Yes*
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost
Yes*
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 ‡
Yes*
Total Cores
8*
Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes*
Secure Key
Yes*
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes with Intel® ME*
Total Threads
16*
Intel® OS Guard
Yes*
Intel® Trusted Execution Technology ‡
No*
Execute Disable Bit ‡
Yes*
Intel® Boot Guard
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡
Yes*
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
Yes*
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No*
Max Turbo Frequency
5.3* GHz
Processor Base Frequency
2.4* GHz
Cache
16.0* MB
Scope and conditions
source_native_row_context
Cache description
Intel® Smart Cache*
Original declaration
16 MB Intel® Smart Cache*
Bus Speed
8* GT/s
TDP
45* W
Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Frequency ‡
5.1* GHz
Configurable TDP-up Frequency
3.1* GHz
Configurable TDP-up
65* W
Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost Frequency
5.3* GHz
Marketing Status
Launched*
Launch Date
Q2'20*
Embedded Options Available
No*
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
128* GB
Memory Types
DDR4-2933*
Max # of Memory Channels
2*
ECC Memory Supported ‡
No*
Product Collection
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors*
Max Memory Bandwidth
45.8* GB/s
GPU Name‡
Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors*
Graphics Base Frequency
350* MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
1.25* GHz
Vertical Segment
Mobile*
4K Support
Yes | at 60Hz*
Max Resolution (HDMI)‡
4096 x 2304@30Hz*
Max Resolution (DP)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096 x 2304@60Hz*
DirectX* Support
12*
OpenGL* Support
4.5*
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes*
Processor Number
i9-10980HK*
# of Displays Supported ‡
3*
Device ID
0x9BC4*
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI*
Lithography
14* nm
PCI Express Revision
4.0*
PCI Express Configurations ‡
Up to 1x16 | 2x8 | 1x8+2x4*
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
16*
Sockets Supported
FCBGA1440*
Max CPU Configuration
1*
TJUNCTION
100* °C
Use Conditions
PC/Client/Tablet*
Package Size
42mm x 28mm*
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported ‡
Yes*
Specifications 8 · 12 fields
cpuName
Intel Core i9-10980HK @ 2.40GHz*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
testDate
2,020*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
socket
FCBGA1440*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
category
Laptop*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
price
583*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuMark
16,271*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cpuValue
27.91*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadMark
2,869*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
threadValue
4.92*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
TDP
45*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
powerPerf
361.57*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*
cores
8*
Scope and conditions
benchmark_context
suite
PassMark*
test_configuration_verified
No*
comparable
No*

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