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Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H vs Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK: Comparison

What is the difference between 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H and 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK?

They are built to different briefs, and base power shows it, 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H 45 W against 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK 65 W.

10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H vs 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK: which one fits your build

Take the 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H for premium workstation-class laptops from major OEMs wanting genuine 8-core Comet Lake mobile performance. It is the wrong buy for budget-conscious buyers, the more widely-available i7-10750H or i7-10870H deliver similar practical performance in more accessible laptops. The 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK suits enthusiast gaming laptops wanting an unlocked, overclockable mobile flagship chip. Avoid it for buyers not planning to overclock, the standard i7-10870H delivers similar stock performance for less.

Where the two are identical

The common ground is wider than the gap: total cores, performance cores, efficiency cores, total threads and p-core boost clock are identical here. They match on 19 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the P-Core Base Clock the same on the 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H and 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK?

It is. Both are listed at 2.4 GHz, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Brand

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Intel
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Intel
  • Product Line

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Core i9
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Core i9
  • Form Factor

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Laptop
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Laptop
  • Model Number

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    10885H
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    10980HK
  • Codename

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Comet Lake-H
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Comet Lake-H
  • Release Year

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    2020
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    2020
  • TDP

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    45 W
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
  • Market Segment

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Laptop
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Laptop
  • Microarchitecture

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
  • Socket

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    FCBGA1440
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    FCBGA1440
  • Socket Status

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    End of Life
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    End of Life
  • Process Node

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    14 nm
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    14 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    8
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    8
  • Performance Cores

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    8
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    8
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    0
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    0
  • Total Threads

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    16
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    16
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Yes
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    2.4 GHz
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    2.4 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    5.3 GHz
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    5.3 GHz
  • L2 Cache

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    2 MB
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    2 MB
  • L3 Cache

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    16 MB
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    16 MB
  • Base Power

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    45 W
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    65 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    DDR4
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    DDR4
  • ECC Support

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    No
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    No
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Yes
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Yes
  • iGPU Model

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • iGPU Compute Units

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    24
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    24
  • PCIe Generation

    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10885H
    PCIe 3.0
    Intel 10th Gen Intel Core i9 10980HK
    PCIe 3.0

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 10885H if you want the higher L2 cache (2 MB vs 2 MB) and the higher L3 cache (16 MB vs 16 MB).

    Choose 10980HK if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

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