Intel Core i9-10980HK vs Intel Core i5-4308U

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Intel Core i9-10980HK or Intel Core i9-10980HK – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i9-10980HK features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10980HK, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4308U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4308U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-10980HK Name Intel Core i5-4308U
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i5
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Core i 4000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10980HK has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10980HK is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.3 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-4308U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4308U is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
5.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
16 Threads 4
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
8 CPU Cores 2
8x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10980HK has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10980HK uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4308U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4308U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 5100, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2013
12 Direct X 11.1
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel Iris Graphics 5100
14 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 320
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 40
9.5 Generation 7.5
1.25 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10980HK is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4308U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake H Architecture Haswell U
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
583 $ Release price 315 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7767
7767
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1741
1741

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
7540
7540
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2040
2040

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C 16T @ 2.4 GHz
1676
1676
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
974
974