Core i9-13980HX vs Celeron 2980U

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Aggregate performance score

Celeron 2980U
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 15 Watt
0.68
Core i9-13980HX
2023
24 cores / 32 threads, 55 Watt
30.58
+4397%

i9-13980HX outperforms Celeron 2980U by a whopping 4397% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2630122
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel CeleronIntel Raptor Lake-HX
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Raptor Lake-HX
Release date1 October 2013 (10 years ago)4 January 2023 (1 year ago)
Current price$284 no data

Detailed specifications

Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)24 (Tetracosa-Core)
Threads232
Base clock speedno data2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed1.6 GHz5.6 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB32 MB
L3 cache2 MB36 MB
Chip lithography22 nm10 nm
Die size118 mm2257 mm2
Maximum core temperatureno data100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
Number of transistors1,400 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketG3BGA1964
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

AES-NIno data+
FMAno data+
AVXno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Hyper-Threading Technologyno data+
TSXno data+

Security technologies

Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-dno data+
VT-x++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s89.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics (Haswell)Intel UHD Graphics 770

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanes1220

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Celeron 2980U 0.68
i9-13980HX 30.58
+4397%

Core i9-13980HX outperforms Celeron 2980U by 4397% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

Celeron 2980U 1056
i9-13980HX 47301
+4379%

Core i9-13980HX outperforms Celeron 2980U by 4379% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.68 30.58
Integrated graphics card 0.83 6.15
Recency 1 October 2013 4 January 2023
Physical cores 2 24
Threads 2 32
Chip lithography 22 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 55 Watt

Celeron 2980U has 266.7% lower power consumption.

i9-13980HX, on the other hand, has a 4397.1% higher aggregate performance score, 641% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 9 years, 1100% more physical cores and 1500% more threads, and a 120% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i9-13980HX is our recommended choice as it beats the Celeron 2980U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Celeron 2980U and Core i9-13980HX, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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