AMD PRO A12-9800B vs Intel Core i9-10980HK

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Performance
PRO A12-9800B
2,2756% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK615% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 615% better performance than the PRO A12-9800B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
PRO A12-9800B
No data available
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i9-10980HK has 21% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the AMD PRO A12-9800B CPU

The AMD PRO A12-9800B is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The PRO A12-9800B is compatible with BGA (FP4) motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R7 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the PRO A12-9800B has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The PRO A12-9800B features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2700.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3600.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The PRO A12-9800B includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R7 Series. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The PRO A12-9800B has the 588th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.15% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i9-10980HK CPU

The Intel Core i9-10980HK is an end-of-life 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $643. It is part of Intel's Core i9 lineup, which is based on the Comet Lake-H microarchitecture. The i9-10980HK is compatible with Intel BGA 1440 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i9-10980HK supports DDR4 memory. In terms of cache, the Core i9-10980HK has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i9-10980HK features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.4 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.3 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is unlocked, enabling overclocking for those seeking to push the CPU's performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i9-10980HK includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i9-10980HK has the 117th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 43.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 16,268 score and $643 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.3. This is the 143rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Series--Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release Date--Q2 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)--$643
Production Status--End-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
PRO A12-9800B
2,2756% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK615% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 615% better performance than the PRO A12-9800B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The PRO A12-9800B is ranked 588th with a score of 2,275, and the Core i9-10980HK is ranked 117th with a score of 16,268.

Performance per dollar
PRO A12-9800B
No data available
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i9-10980HK has 48% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i9-10980HK's 25.3 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:PRO A12-9800B or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-11950H16,377.5+620%
Core i7-1370P16,281+616%
Core i9-10980HK16,268+615%
Core i7-11850H16,156+610%
Core i5-1340P15,837.5+596%
Core i5-3339Y2,313+2%
Core M-5Y10c2,311+2%
PRO A12-9800B2,275
Celeron 2970M2,272.5-0%
A8-3500M2,247-1%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:PRO A12-9800B orCore i9-10980HK
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Xeon E-2276M27.93+10%
Core i7-11370H27.51+9%
Core i7-11375H26.88+6%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+3%
Core i9-10885H25.7+2%
Core i9-10980HK25.3
Core i7-11390H24.89-2%
Core i7-1195G724.5-3%
Core i7-7920HQ17.62-30%
Core i7-4940MX8.58-66%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,275
16,268
(+615.08%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
439
9,439
(+2,050.11%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
225
1,737
(+672%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
75
206
(+174.67%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,200
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
544
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,691
15,480
(+475.25%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,392
2,778
(+99.57%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
ManufacturerAMDIntel
Foundry--Intel
Process Size28 nm14 nm
Transistors3,100 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
Series--Core i9
Microarchitecture--Comet Lake-H
CodenameBristol Ridge PROComet Lake-H
Memory Support--DDR4
ECC Memory--No

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
Cores48
Threads416
Clock Speed2700.0 MHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock3600.0 MHz5.3 GHz
Base Clock--100 MHz
Multiplier--24.0x
Multiplier Unlocked--Yes

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
L1 Cache512 KB64 KB
L2 Cache2 MB256 KB
L3 Cache--16 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
SocketBGA (FP4)Intel BGA 1440
PCI Express--PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W45 W
Tcase Max--72 °C
TJ Max90 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecPRO A12-9800BCore i9-10980HK
Integrated GraphicsRadeon R7 SeriesUHD Graphics
Extensions / Technologies--MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.