Intel Core i9-8950HK vs Intel Core i7-8550U
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-8950HK
- CPU is newer: launch date 6 month(s) later
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 6 vs 4
- 4 more threads: 12 vs 8
- Around 20% higher clock speed: 4.80 GHz vs 4.00 GHz
- Around 50% more L1 cache; more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L2 cache; more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 50% more L3 cache; more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 32 GB
- Around 19% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2412 vs 2026
- Around 78% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 10398 vs 5849
- Around 37% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1117 vs 814
- 2.1x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 5166 vs 2456
- 2.1x better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 5686 vs 2686
- 2.2x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 7.809 vs 3.494
- Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 65.701 vs 65.027
- Around 97% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.914 vs 0.464
- Around 90% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 3.409 vs 1.792
- Around 93% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 8.455 vs 4.384
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Launch date | 3 March 2018 vs 21 August 2017 |
| Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
| Number of cores | 6 vs 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 vs 8 |
| Maximum frequency | 4.80 GHz vs 4.00 GHz |
| L1 cache | 384 KB vs 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB vs 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB vs 8 MB |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB vs 32 GB |
| Benchmarks | |
| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2412 vs 2026 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10398 vs 5849 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1117 vs 814 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5166 vs 2456 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5686 vs 2686 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.809 vs 3.494 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.701 vs 65.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.914 vs 0.464 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.409 vs 1.792 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.455 vs 4.384 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-8550U
- 3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 45 Watt
- Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1724 vs 1687
- 4.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 3395 vs 812
- 3.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 5482 vs 1678
- Around 2% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1724 vs 1687
- 4.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 3395 vs 812
- 3.3x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 5482 vs 1678
| Specifications (specs) | |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 15 Watt vs 45 Watt |
| Benchmarks | |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1724 vs 1687 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 3395 vs 812 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 5482 vs 1678 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1724 vs 1687 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 3395 vs 812 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 5482 vs 1678 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-8950HK
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-8550U
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| Name | Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Core i7-8550U |
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| PassMark - Single thread mark | 2412 | 2026 |
| PassMark - CPU mark | 10398 | 5849 |
| Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1117 | 814 |
| Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 5166 | 2456 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 5686 | 2686 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 7.809 | 3.494 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 65.701 | 65.027 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.914 | 0.464 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 3.409 | 1.792 |
| CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 8.455 | 4.384 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1687 | 1724 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 812 | 3395 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 1678 | 5482 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1687 | 1724 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 812 | 3395 |
| GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 1678 | 5482 |
Compare specifications (specs)
| Intel Core i9-8950HK | Intel Core i7-8550U | |
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Essentials |
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| Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Kaby Lake R |
| Launch date | 3 March 2018 | 21 August 2017 |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $583 | $409 |
| Place in performance rating | 1783 | 1387 |
| Price now | $583 | |
| Processor Number | i9-8950HK | i7-8550U |
| Series | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors | 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors |
| Status | Launched | Launched |
| Value for money (0-100) | 7.32 | |
| Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Performance |
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| 64 bit support | ||
| Base frequency | 2.90 GHz | 1.80 GHz |
| Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI | 4 GT/s OPI |
| Die size | 149 mm | 123 mm |
| L1 cache | 384 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 1 MB |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 8 MB |
| Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 72 °C | 72 °C |
| Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Maximum frequency | 4.80 GHz | 4.00 GHz |
| Number of cores | 6 | 4 |
| Number of threads | 12 | 8 |
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Memory |
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| Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.8 GB/s | 34.1 GB/s |
| Maximum memory size | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 | DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133 |
Graphics |
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| Device ID | 0x3E9B | 0x5917 |
| Graphics base frequency | 350 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.20 GHz | 1.15 GHz |
| Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
| Intel® Clear Video technology | ||
| Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
| Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
| Max video memory | 64 GB | 32 GB |
| Processor graphics | Intel® UHD Graphics 630 | Intel® UHD Graphics 620 |
Graphics interfaces |
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| Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Graphics image quality |
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| 4K resolution support | ||
| Max resolution over DisplayPort | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over eDP | 4096x2304@60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 4096x2304@30Hz | 4096x2304@24Hz |
Graphics API support |
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| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.4 |
Compatibility |
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| Low Halogen Options Available | ||
| Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
| Package Size | 42mm x 28mm | 42mm X 24mm |
| Sockets supported | FCBGA1440 | FC-BGA1356 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 45 Watt | 15 Watt |
| Configurable TDP-down | 10 W | |
| Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 800 MHz | |
| Configurable TDP-up | 25 W | |
| Configurable TDP-up Frequency | 2.00 GHz | |
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| Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 12 |
| PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1 |
Security & Reliability |
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| Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
| Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
| Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX) | ||
| Intel® OS Guard | ||
| Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
| Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX) | ||
| Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
| Idle States | ||
| Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 |
| Intel 64 | ||
| Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
| Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
| Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
| Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
| Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
| Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost | ||
| Intel® TSX-NI | ||
| Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
| Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
| Speed Shift technology | ||
| Thermal Monitoring | ||
| Intel® Smart Response technology | ||
Virtualization |
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| AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
| Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
| Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
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