Core i9-8950HK vs Core i9-9980HK

	Core i9-8950HK	Core i9-9980HK
Category	Laptop	Laptop
Target	enthusiast	enthusiast
Socket Compatibility	1440	1440
Integrated Graphics
Cooler Included	Yes	Yes
Overclock Potential	1 %	1 %
Year	2018 Model	2019 Model
Price	583 USD	583 USD
Number of Cores	6 Cores	8 Cores
Number of Threads	12 Threads	16 Threads
Core Frequency	2.9 GHz	2.4 GHz
Boost Frequency	4.8 GHz	5 GHz
Max Stable Overclock	4.8 GHz	5 GHz
Power Consumption	65 W	45 W
Manufacturing Process	14 nm	14 nm
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB
Maximum Supported Memory	64 GB	128 GB
Price-Value Score	34.4 %	45.9 %
Speed Score	69 %	67 %
Productivity Score	47 %	51 %
Gaming Score	85 %	86 %
Max 1080p Bottleneck	30.8 %	28.9 %
Max 1440p Bottleneck	15.4 %	14.5 %
Max 4K Bottleneck	7.7 %	7.2 %

The Core i9-9980HK outperforms its rival, the Core i9-8950HK, in the multitasking arena. A base clock speed of 2.9GHz propels the Core i9-8950HK to superior performance in the vast majority of applications. The Core i9-9980HK ascends with an excellent boost clock speed, ideal for gaming and single-thread tasks. The Core i9-9980HK sips power at just 45W, a testament to its efficiency. The Core i9-9980HK emerges as the fresher warrior, recently forged in the tech forges.

Core i9-8950HK

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 4.8GHz.
• Keep your cool with low power consumption, perfect for long gaming sessions.
• 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

• Feels like you're paying raid-level gold for a side-quest performer at $583.
• 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.
• In tech years, it's starting to feel like a retro game.

Core i9-9980HK

Pros

• Champion-level performance for gaming quests.
• Unleash the power with an excellent boost clock speed of 5GHz.
• Keep your cool with low power consumption, perfect for long gaming sessions.
• 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

• The price doesn't hit the sweet loot spot.
• It's like trying to raid with lag, underperforming when the multitasking gets tough.
• All-core base speed's not quite at warp speed.