Intel Core i5-1038NG7 vs Intel Core i9-10980HK

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Performance
Core i5-1038NG7
9,40225% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK73% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 73% better performance than the Core i5-1038NG7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1038NG716% better
29.3824% of 121.53
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 16% better value for the money than the Core i9-10980HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-1038NG7 CPU

The Intel Core i5-1038NG7 is an end-of-life 4-core (8-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2020 with a suggested retail price of $320. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Sunny Cove-U microarchitecture. The i5-1038NG7 is compatible with Intel BGA 1344 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the Iris Plus integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-1038NG7 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-1038NG7 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 80 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 6 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-1038NG7 features 4 total cores which can process 8 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2000.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3.8 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-1038NG7 includes an integrated graphics solution called Iris Plus. 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 i5-1038NG7 has the 264th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 25.42% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 9,402 score and $320 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 29.38. This is the 122nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

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.

InfoCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Core i9
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2020Q2 2020
Launch Price (MSRP)$320$643
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-1038NG7
9,40225% of 36,991
Core i9-10980HK73% better
16,26844% of 36,991

The Core i9-10980HK has 73% better performance than the Core i5-1038NG7 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-1038NG7 is ranked 264th with a score of 9,402, and the Core i9-10980HK is ranked 117th with a score of 16,268.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-1038NG716% better
29.3824% of 121.53
Core i9-10980HK
25.321% of 121.53

The Core i5-1038NG7 has 16% better value for the money than the Core i9-10980HK for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-1038NG7 is ranked 122nd with a performance per dollar of 29.38, and the Core i9-10980HK is ranked 143rd with a performance per dollar of 25.3.

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.

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CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i9-11950H16,377.5+74%
Core i7-1370P16,281+73%
Core i9-10980HK16,268+73%
Core i7-11850H16,156+72%
Core i5-1340P15,837.5+68%
Xeon E3-1535M v59,866+5%
Core i5-1135G79,456+1%
Core i5-1038NG79,402
Core i7-4940MX9,4020%
Xeon E3-1505M v59,332-1%

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.

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CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-11300H34.08+16%
Core i5-1135G730.6+4%
Core i5-1038NG729.38
Core i3-N30528.89-2%
Core i7-1365U28.34-4%
Xeon E-2176M26.06-11%
Core i9-10885H25.7-13%
Core i9-10980HK25.3-14%
Core i7-11390H24.89-15%
Core i7-1195G724.5-17%

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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BenchmarkCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
9,402
16,268
(+73.03%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
3,595
9,439
(+162.56%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
768
1,737
(+126.17%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
169
206
(+21.89%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
4,959
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
1,533
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
8,999
15,480
(+72.02%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
2,190
2,778
(+26.85%)
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.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size10 nm14 nm

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.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
SeriesCore i5Core i9
MicroarchitectureSunny Cove-UComet Lake-H
CodenameIce Lake-UComet Lake-H
Memory SupportDDR4DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNoNo

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.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
Cores48
Threads816
Clock Speed2000.0 MHz2.4 GHz
Turbo Clock3.8 GHz5.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier20.0x24.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoYes

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.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
L1 Cache80 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache6 MB16 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.

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
SocketIntel BGA 1344Intel BGA 1440
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W45 W
Tcase Max72 °C72 °C
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i5-1038NG7Core i9-10980HK
Integrated GraphicsIris PlusUHD Graphics
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2, Boost 2.0, DLBoost 1.0MMX, 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.