i9-9880H vs i9-7960X

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Aggregate performance score

Core i9-7960X
2017
16 cores / 32 threads, 165 Watt
18.17
+111%
Core i9-9880H
2019
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
8.60

Core i9-7960X outperforms Core i9-9880H by a whopping 111% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking334884
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation3.27no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i9Intel Core i9
Power efficiency10.4118.07
Architecture codenameSkylake (server) (2017−2018)Coffee Lake-HR (2019)
Release date1 September 2017 (7 years ago)23 April 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$1,699$556

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H 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 cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)8 (Octa-Core)
Threads3216
Base clock speed2.8 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.4 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0DMI 3.0
Bus rate4 × 8 GT/s4 × 8 GT/s
Multiplierno data23
L1 cache64 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache1 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache22 MB (shared)16 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die size484 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature98 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H 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 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCLGA2066FCBGA1440
Power consumption (TDP)165 Watt45 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data

Security technologies

Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPTno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4-2666DDR4
Maximum memory size128 GB128 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth85.33 GB/s42.671 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel UHD Graphics 630
Max video memoryno data64 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.2 GHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@30Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes4416

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.

i9-7960X 18.17
+111%
i9-9880H 8.60

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.

i9-7960X 28867
+111%
i9-9880H 13658

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i9-7960X 1307
i9-9880H 1380
+5.6%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i9-7960X 10286
+67.5%
i9-9880H 6140

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 18.17 8.60
Recency 1 September 2017 23 April 2019
Physical cores 16 8
Threads 32 16
Power consumption (TDP) 165 Watt 45 Watt

i9-7960X has a 111.3% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

i9-9880H, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, and 266.7% lower power consumption.

The Core i9-7960X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i9-9880H in performance tests.

Note that Core i9-7960X is a desktop processor while Core i9-9880H is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i9-7960X and Core i9-9880H, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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