Intel Core i9-9900KF vs Intel Core i9-9980XE
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i9-9900KF and Intel Core i9-9980XE processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, 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.
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9900KF
- Around 14% higher clock speed: 5.00 GHz vs 4.40 GHz
- Around 19% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 84°C
- Around 74% lower typical power consumption: 95 Watt vs 165 Watt
- Around 14% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2933 vs 2563
- Around 18% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 1343 vs 1141
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 5.00 GHz vs 4.40 GHz |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C vs 84°C |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt vs 165 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 2933 vs 2563 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1343 vs 1141 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i9-9980XE
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 10 more cores, run more applications at once: 18 vs 8
- 20 more threads: 36 vs 16
- Around 75% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 32054 vs 18316
- Around 80% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 15743 vs 8735
- Around 65% better performance in 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score: 11679 vs 7066
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 18 vs 8 |
Number of threads | 36 vs 16 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 32054 vs 18316 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 15743 vs 8735 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 11679 vs 7066 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i9-9900KF
CPU 2: Intel Core i9-9980XE
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score |
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Name | Intel Core i9-9900KF | Intel Core i9-9980XE |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 2933 | 2563 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 18316 | 32054 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 1343 | 1141 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 8735 | 15743 |
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score | 7066 | 11679 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i9-9900KF | Intel Core i9-9980XE | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Coffee Lake | Skylake |
Launch date | Q1'19 | October 2018 |
Place in performance rating | 883 | 621 |
Processor Number | i9-9900KF | i9-9980XE |
Series | 9th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 Processors | Intel® Core™ X-series Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3.60 GHz | 3.00 GHz |
Bus Speed | 8 GT/s DMI3 | 8 GT/s DMI3 |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 14 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100°C | 84°C |
Maximum frequency | 5.00 GHz | 4.40 GHz |
Number of cores | 8 | 18 |
Number of threads | 16 | 36 |
L1 cache | 64K (per core) | |
L2 cache | 1 MB (per core) | |
L3 cache | 24.75 MB (shared) | |
Number of QPI Links | 0 | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 4 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 41.6 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR4-2666 | DDR4-2666 |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Sockets supported | FCLGA1151 | FCLGA2066 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 95 Watt | 165 Watt |
Thermal Solution | PCG 2015D (130W) | PCG 2017X |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 44 |
PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Scalability | 1S Only | 1S Only |
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) | ||
Secure Boot | ||
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® AVX-512 |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Optane™ Memory Supported | ||
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) | ||
Intel® TSX-NI | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Number of AVX-512 FMA Units | 2 | |
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |