i5-1155G7 vs i9-10980HK

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-10980HK
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
11.05
+68.2%

i9-10980HK outperforms i5-1155G7 by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking7031030
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Comet LakeTiger Lake
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Tiger Lake-UP3 (2020−2021)
Release date2 April 2020 (4 years ago)30 May 2021 (3 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$583no data

Detailed specifications

Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 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 cores8 (Octa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.4 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed5.1 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)320 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)5 MB
L3 cache16 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography14 nm10 nm SuperFin
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 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
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1449
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7. 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 Shift++
Turbo Boost Technologyno data2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHz1.35 GHz
Execution Unitsno data80

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680x4320@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-10980HK and Core i5-1155G7.

PCIe version4.04.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i9-10980HK 11.05
+68.2%
i5-1155G7 6.57

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.

i9-10980HK 17037
+68.2%
i5-1155G7 10128

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i9-10980HK 1737
+95.2%
i5-1155G7 890

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i9-10980HK 206
i5-1155G7 211
+2.4%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 11.05 6.57
Recency 2 April 2020 30 May 2021
Physical cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 14 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 28 Watt

i9-10980HK has a 68.2% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i5-1155G7, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, a 40% more advanced lithography process, and 60.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-10980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-1155G7 in performance tests.


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