i9-11980HK vs i5-9500F

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-9500F
2019
6 cores / 6 threads, 65 Watt
6.51
Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 55 Watt
14.82
+128%

i9-11980HK outperforms i5-9500F by a whopping 128% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking1035483
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation11.25no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Tiger Lake
Architecture codenameCoffee Lake (2017−2019)Tiger Lake-HK (2021)
Release date23 April 2019 (5 years ago)11 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$192no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads616
Base clock speed3 GHz2.6 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz5 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s8 GT/s
Multiplier30no data
L1 cache384 KB640 KB
L2 cache1.5 MB10 MB
L3 cache9 MB (shared)24 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Die size149 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1787
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt55 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® ME-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth42.671 GB/s51.2 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card-Intel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® Processors
Quick Sync Video-+
Graphics max frequency-1.45 GHz
Execution Units-32

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported-4

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.4-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP-4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort-7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX-12.1
OpenGL-4.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i5-9500F 6.51
i9-11980HK 14.82
+128%

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.

i5-9500F 10031
i9-11980HK 22859
+128%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.51 14.82
Recency 23 April 2019 11 May 2021
Physical cores 6 8
Threads 6 16
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 55 Watt

i9-11980HK has a 127.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, 33.3% more physical cores and 166.7% more threads, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 18.2% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-9500F in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-9500F is a desktop processor while Core i9-11980HK is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-9500F and Core i9-11980HK, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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