Core i9-10875H vs Core i9-10980HK Review

	Core i9-10875H	Core i9-10980HK
Category	Laptop	Laptop
Target	enthusiast	enthusiast
Socket Compatibility	BGA 1440	BGA 1440
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	0 %	0 %
Year	2020 Model	2020 Model
Price	550 USD	580 USD
Number of Cores	8 Cores	8 Cores
Number of Threads	16 Threads	16 Threads
Core Frequency	2.3 GHz	2.4 GHz
Boost Frequency	5.1 GHz	5.3 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	5.1 GHz	5.3 GHz
Power Consumption	45 W	45 W
Manufacturing Process	14 nm	14 nm
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	64 GB	64 GB
Price-Value Score	48.4 %	46.1 %
Speed Score	68 %	70 %
Productivity Score	51 %	51 %
Gaming Score	85 %	86 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	30.8 %	28.3 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	15.4 %	14.2 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	7.7 %	7.1 %

A base clock speed of 2.4GHz propels the Core i9-10980HK to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i9-10980HK ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks.

Core i9-10875H

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• Dominate the battlefield with superior all-core boost speed.
• Master the art of efficiency with very low power consumption at 45W.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Experience top-tier general gaming performance, fit for a gaming legend.
• Embark on your quests with a CPU Cooler included, sparing you from extra expenses of $25-$90.

Cons

• At $550, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• It's got the average multitasking mojo, not quite ready for a boss fight.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.

Core i9-10980HK

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• Ascend to new heights with an excellent boost clock speed for gaming and single-thread tasks.
• Conserve your energy reserves with a mere 45W power draw.
• Wield the advantages of a relatively new champion in the tech arena.
• Experience top-tier general gaming performance, fit for a gaming legend.
• Enjoy the spoils of battle with a CPU cooler included at no extra cost.

Cons

• At $580, this CPU's price tag isn't winning any loot boxes.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• Base clock speed's more of a slow stroll than a sprint.