Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.8 GHz / 2.9 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 6 Core / 12 Thread
Cache:: 12MB L3
CPU Series:: Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK was Intel's first mobile Core i9, a 6-core, 12-thread unlocked processor running a 2.9 GHz base clock that boosts to a genuinely high 4.8 GHz.

This chip broke new ground as the first mobile Intel Core i9, bringing genuine overclocking flexibility to laptop-class silicon for enthusiasts wanting maximum tunable performance in premium gaming and workstation laptops.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output; laptops built around this flagship mobile chip almost universally pair it with a high-end discrete GPU.

How Is the Core i9-8950HK in Terms of Performance

As Intel's original mobile Core i9, the unlocked multiplier and genuinely high 4.8 GHz boost ceiling made this chip a premium overclocking option for gaming and workstation laptops at launch, a real milestone for mobile performance.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R20 multi-core scores of 2,622 and single-core scores of 444 reflect genuinely strong flagship-tier mobile performance for its generation, directly reflecting the 4.8 GHz boost ceiling this unlocked mobile chip could reach.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Premium gaming and workstation laptops wanting Intel's original mobile Core i9 overclocking flexibility

Not for

Buyers with access to the later 9th Gen i9-9980HK, that chip offers a real generational improvement

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i9
Model Number	8950HK
Codename	Coffee Lake
Release Year	2018

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Coffee Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1440
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	6
Performance Cores	6
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	12
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.9 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.8 GHz

Cache

L3 Cache	12 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4, LPDDR3

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK has 6 cores and 12 threads, a 2.9 GHz base and 4.8 GHz boost clock, 12 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630. Socket: FCBGA1440.

Who is the 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK best suited to?

Best suited to: Premium gaming and workstation laptops wanting Intel's original mobile Core i9 overclocking flexibility.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i9-8950HK?

Not the best fit for: Buyers with access to the later 9th Gen i9-9980HK, that chip offers a real generational improvement.