Ultra 9 288V vs i9-11980HK

Aggregate performance score

Core i9-11980HK
2021
8 cores / 16 threads, 65 Watt
14.32
+16.4%
Core Ultra 9 288V
2024
8 cores / 8 threads, 30 Watt
12.30

Core i9-11980HK outperforms Core Ultra 9 288V by a moderate 16% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking502620
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesTiger Lakeno data
Power efficiency20.8538.80
Architecture codenameTiger Lake-HK (2021)Lunar Lake (2024)
Release date11 May 2021 (3 years ago)24 September 2024 (less than a year ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V 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)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads168
Base clock speed2.6 GHz3.3 GHz
Boost clock speed5 GHz5.1 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/s37 MHz
L1 cache96K (per core)192 KB (per core)
L2 cache1.25 MB (per core)2.5 MB (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography10 nm SuperFin3 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V 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
SocketFCBGA1787Intel BGA 2833
Power consumption (TDP)65 Watt30 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

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

Security technologies

Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
Secure Key+no data
SGX-no data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth51.2 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 11th Gen Intel® ProcessorsArc 140V
Quick Sync Video+-
Graphics max frequency1.45 GHzno data
Execution Units32no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported4no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680x4320@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.1no data
OpenGL4.6no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-11980HK and Core Ultra 9 288V.

PCIe version4.05.0
PCI Express lanes204

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.

i9-11980HK 14.32
+16.4%
Ultra 9 288V 12.30

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.

i9-11980HK 22741
+16.4%
Ultra 9 288V 19542

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

i9-11980HK 9626
Ultra 9 288V 10697
+11.1%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

i9-11980HK 52116
+14.9%
Ultra 9 288V 45377

wPrime 32

wPrime 32M is a math multi-thread processor test, which calculates square roots of first 32 million integer numbers. Its result is measured in seconds, so that the less is benchmark result, the faster the processor.

i9-11980HK 7.47
+20.5%
Ultra 9 288V 9

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

i9-11980HK 21
+6.4%
Ultra 9 288V 20

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark 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 loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

i9-11980HK 2.76
Ultra 9 288V 3.56
+29%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 14.32 12.30
Recency 11 May 2021 24 September 2024
Threads 16 8
Chip lithography 10 nm 3 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 65 Watt 30 Watt

i9-11980HK has a 16.4% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Ultra 9 288V, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 233.3% more advanced lithography process, and 116.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-11980HK is our recommended choice as it beats the Core Ultra 9 288V in performance tests.


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