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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£470
  • Avg. price in US: ~$560
  • PassMark benchmark result: 13485
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.8 GHz

Intel Core i9 9880H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

5.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.2

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.9

Performance

18.0%

5.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.7

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Good
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 4.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.8

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a high-end 9th-generation mobile processor built on the 14nm Coffee Lake architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads with a 2.3 GHz base frequency and a 4.8 GHz maximum turbo boost via Thermal Velocity Boost. Equipped with a 16MB Smart Cache and a 45W TDP, it supports up to 128GB of DDR4-2666 memory and integrates Intel UHD Graphics 630 for standard visual tasks. Its main strengths include exceptional multi-threaded performance for heavy workloads like video editing and 3D rendering, as well as high-speed single-core capabilities for gaming. However, its performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal solution, often leading to power-limit throttling under sustained loads, and it is now considered an older model that may bottleneck modern high-end gaming releases.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 9880H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.2
Intel Core i9 9880H has a technical score of 5.24 points, which is higher than that of 50.7% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i9 9880H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

5.2

Overall score

40.0%

8.0

Price

6.1
Intel Core i9 9880H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.1 points, which is lower than 61% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i9 9880H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1440
Intel Core i9 9880H uses the FCBGA1440 CPU socket, which is older than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

QM370, HM370
Intel Core i9 9880H supports QM370, HM370 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 61.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.6% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i9 9880H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
Intel Core i9 9880H has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core i9 9880H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i9 9880H offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.8 GHz
Intel Core i9 9880H reaches a boost clock of 4.8 GHz which is higher than that of 71.2% of processors and equal to that of 4.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 2.3 GHz
Intel Core i9 9880H has a base clock of 8x2.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i9 9880H uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i9 9880H is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
Intel Core i9 9880H has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel Core i9 9880H has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
Intel Core i9 9880H has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR3
Intel Core i9 9880H supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR3, which is newer than that of 58.1% of processors and equal to that of 2.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,666 MHz
Intel Core i9 9880H supports memory speeds up to 2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2666 MHz
Intel Core i9 9880H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2666 MHz, which is lower than that of 55.3% of processors and equal to 7.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core i9 9880H supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i9 9880H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel UHD Graphics 630
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core i9 9880H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i9 9880H has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i9 9880H has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i9 9880H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 65.8% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i9 9880H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i9 9880H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

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Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i9 9880H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i9 9880H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i9 9880H vs the average processor

  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 11.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Intel Core i9 9880H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.8 vs 6
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 16.3% smaller die size
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².149 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i9 9880H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i9 9880H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i9 9880H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 11.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 28% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (13,485 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 17.5% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,271 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.3% smaller die size
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower die size than the average processor (149 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i9 9880H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i9 9880H supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).

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Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 9880H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i9 9880H does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i9 9880H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 29.3% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (234.6 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
  • 7.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (447 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 8% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,354 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i9 9880H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 9.1% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (2,666 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i9 9880H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 29.3% slower Blender rendering
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (234.6 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    What it is: A Blender render result based on the BMW27 scene, used to show how quickly the processor can finish a heavy 3D rendering task.
    When it matters: When rendering speed matters for 3D work, content creation, or other workloads that behave like long multi-core renders.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >290

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a higher Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (234.6 vs 331.88). The average processor needs 331.88 for the Blender BMW27 test.234.6 vs 331.88
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i9 9880H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i9 9880H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 7.6% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (447 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (447 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.447 vs 484
  • 88% more expensive
    Intel Core i9 9880H is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).
    Intel Core i9 9880H is more expensive than the average processor (£470 vs £250).£470 vs £250
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i9 9880H does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i9 9880H does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.AES vs AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 9880H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i9 9880H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).FCBGA1440 vs FP2
  • 8% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,354 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i9 9880H has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,354 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.1,354 vs 1,471
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What customers like about Intel Core i9 9880H?

  • High multi-core performance for professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering due to 8 cores and 16 threads
  • Strong burst speeds with a turbo clock of up to 4.8GHz, making it feel very snappy for short, intense tasks
  • Excellent for power users needing high-end multitasking and future-proofing in a mobile form factor
  • Significant performance leap (up to 33% increase) over previous quad-core mobile processors
  • Provides a premium, no-compromise experience for gaming and content creation when paired with a good GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 9880H?

  • Extreme thermal throttling is a recurring complaint, especially in thin laptops like the MacBook Pro, where the chip may underperform compared to an i7
  • High power consumption significantly reduces battery life in mobile devices
  • Runs very hot, often hitting 90-100°C under load, requiring aggressive fan profiles or cooling pads
  • Requires high-end cooling solutions to maintain its advertised clock speeds; performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal design
  • High price point makes it a poor value for average users who do not perform heavy parallel computing tasks

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ultrabookreview.com
22/10/2019
MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG review (Core i9-9880H, RTX 2080)

The MSI GS75 Stealth 9SG, reviewed by UltrabookReview, is a 17-inch gaming laptop that balances high-end performance (Core i9-9880H, RTX 2080) with a surprisingly slim, professional design. Key pros include a fast 144Hz screen with excellent contrast, strong gaming performance, and high expandability with three SSD slots. However, notable cons include an awkward, overly wide...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
30/03/2023
MSI GE75 Raider 9SG review (Core i9-9880H, Nvidia RTX 2080)

The MSI GE75 Raider 9SG is a high-performance 17-inch gaming laptop, featuring an Intel Core i9-9880H processor and full-power NVIDIA RTX 2080 GPU, which delivers stellar gaming performance in a relatively compact chassis. A key highlight is the 144Hz IPS display with 95% sRGB coverage and 389 nits brightness, though with notable backlight bleed, paired with an effective thermal...Read more

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08/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Intel Core i7-9750H – two behemoths, one winner

The Intel Core i9-9880H and Core i7-9750H comparison highlights two high-performance 9th Gen mobile processors, both on 14nm architecture with 45W TDPs, with the 8-core i9 offering higher peak speeds over the 6-core i7. The i9-9880H shines in heavy workstation tasks with ~21% higher multi-threaded performance, though it requires robust cooling to avoid throttling. Ultimately, the...Read more

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29/03/2026
Intel Core i9-9880H Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a 9th-generation mobile processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, with a 2.30 GHz base frequency and up to 4.80 GHz boost. Geekbench 6 data shows average single-core scores of approximately 1,365 and multi-core scores around 6,113, highlighting strong performance for workstations and demanding tasks. A significant pro is its high-performance,...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core i9-9880H CL8068404069006 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a 14nm Coffee Lake mobile processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, designed for high-performance laptops with a 2.3 GHz base and 4.8 GHz turbo clock. It offers significant multi-core performance gains over previous generations, making it capable of handling demanding productivity workloads, video editing, and competitive rendering, often rivaling older...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
28/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i7-8750H/8850H - more cores, more performance

The LaptopMedia comparison highlights a significant leap from the 6-core i7-8750H/8850H to the 8-core i9-9880H, with the latter offering superior performance for high-demand tasks. While maintaining a 45W TDP, the i9 provides faster turbo frequencies up to 4.80 GHz and supports up to 128GB of RAM, effectively functioning as a "behemoth" for productivity workloads. However, the...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i5-9300H - benchmarks and performance comparison

According to LaptopMedia, the Intel Core i9-9880H operates as a high-end, 8-core/16-thread powerhouse, doubling the core count and cache of the 4-core/8-thread Core i5-9300H. While the i9 offers superior 4.80 GHz boost frequencies, it necessitates robust, heavy-duty cooling systems, whereas the i5 provides a more manageable thermal profile for thinner laptops. Benchmarks demonstrate...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Intel Core i7-9750H - two behemoths, one winner

LaptopMedia compares the 8-core Intel Core i9-9880H and 6-core i7-9750H, highlighting the i9's superior performance in, but also its heavy reliance on, thermal management. Benchmarks show the i9 is approximately 21% faster in multi-threaded tasks, making it ideal for workstations, whereas the i7 offers better value for gamers and typical power users. Key pros for the i9 include...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/01/2020
Intel Core i9-9980HK vs i9-9880H - the battle of the behemoths

The LaptopMedia review compares the 2019 top-tier Intel Core i9-9980HK and i9-9880H mobile processors, which both feature 8 cores, 16 threads, and 16MB cache, with the i9-9980HK offering higher clock speeds. While the i9-9980HK is roughly 8% faster in synthetic benchmarks, this difference is often negligible in real-world professional tasks like video editing, which both chips...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
17/06/2020
Lenovo ThinkPad P73 review (Core i9-9880H, RTX Quadro 4000)

The Lenovo ThinkPad P73 is a robust 17-inch mobile workstation offering exceptional build quality, a superior keyboard, and a high-quality 4K display, making it suitable for enterprise users and professionals needing extensive connectivity. While the machine provides high performance and remains relatively quiet under load, its 7.5 lb+ "boxy" design significantly limits portability....Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/06/2026
Intel Core i9-9880H @ 2.30GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a high-end 9th-generation "Coffee Lake" mobile processor with 8 cores and 16 threads, designed for performance-focused laptops like the 2019 MacBook Pro, featuring a 2.3 GHz base clock and up to 4.8 GHz boost. It offers strong multithreaded performance for tasks like 3D rendering and video editing, representing a significant jump over previous six-core...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/01/2020
Intel Core i9-9980HK vs i9-9880H - Clash of the Giants

LaptopMedia compares the 8-core Intel Core i9-9980HK and i9-9880H, noting that the i9-9980HK offers a slight performance advantage (approximately 8% in benchmarks) due to higher base/boost frequencies (5.00 GHz vs. 4.80 GHz) and an unlocked multiplier for overclocking. While both processors provide elite, workstation-level performance suitable for heavy rendering and video editing,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
02/01/2020
All our articles tagged Core i9-9880H | LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a high-end 9th-generation 8-core/16-thread processor designed for demanding tasks, offering a 2.30 GHz base frequency and up to 4.80 GHz Turbo boost. Key advantages include its superior performance over 6-core processors and better thermal/battery balance than desktop-grade alternatives, providing strong value for professional creative workloads. However,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
10/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9900K vs Intel Core i9-9880H - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i9-9900K and Core i9-9880H are 14nm processors with 8 cores and 16 threads, with the desktop-grade i9-9900K offering higher frequencies (up to 5.00 GHz) and a 95W TDP, while the mobile-specific i9-9880H operates at a 45W TDP with lower base clocks. In performance tests, the i9-9900K holds an 18.8% advantage in synthetic benchmarks, boasting superior raw power but...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
12/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Intel Core i9-8950HK – The Battle of the Core i9s

The LaptopMedia comparison between the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9880H and 8th Gen i9-8950HK highlights a shift from 6 to 8 cores, with the i9-9880H supporting higher memory capacity (128GB vs 64GB). Despite the extra cores, the i9-9880H operates with a lower base frequency, resulting in only about a 10% performance advantage in synthetic tests, a gap that widens with superior cooling....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
08/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs. Intel Core i7-9750H - LaptopMedia

The Intel Core i9-9880H (8 cores/16 threads) outperforms the i7-9750H (6 cores/12 threads) in 9th Gen 45W CPU comparisons, offering superior multi-threaded performance (approx. 21% higher) and higher boost clocks (4.8 GHz). While both utilize the same 14nm architecture and UHD Graphics 630, the i9-9880H is better suited for intensive tasks like video editing, whereas the i7 offers a...Read more

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tomshardware.fr
31/03/2020
Ryzen 9 4900HS crushes Core i9-9880H

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS (7nm Zen 2) significantly outperforms the Intel Core i9-9880H (14nm) in multi-threaded and content creation tasks, delivering up to 56% better performance in Blender and Handbrake while operating at a lower 35W TDP. While the 4900HS offers superior power efficiency and multi-core dominance, the i9-9880H remains competitive in single-threaded tasks and...Read more

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02/01/2020
Intel Core i9-9980HK vs i9-9880H: Battle of the Behemoths

LaptopMedia compares the 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9980HK and i9-9880H, highlighting their nearly identical 8-core/16-thread architecture designed for heavy, professional workloads. The i9-9980HK offers a pro of higher clock speeds (up to 5.00 GHz), providing an roughly 8% lead in synthetic benchmarks, but a con is its higher price, which may not deliver proportional real-world gains....Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i5-9300H – benchmarks and performance comparison

The Intel Core i9-9880H (8 cores/16 threads) significantly outperforms the Core i5-9300H (4 cores/8 threads), offering nearly double the performance in benchmarks due to its higher core count and cache. While the i9-9880H is a powerhouse for workstation tasks, it requires substantial cooling, making thermal management a critical constraint, whereas the i5-9300H is a more accessible,...Read more

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Varios (2019-2020)
All our articles tagged Core i9-9880H

The Intel Core i9-9880H is a high-end, 9th-generation 8-core, 16-thread processor designed for intensive tasks, offering a 33% core count increase over previous 6-core predecessors. It delivers exceptional multi-core performance, scoring significantly higher than the Core i7-9750H, making it ideal for workstations, while supporting 128GB of RAM and 16MB of cache. However, the chip...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i7-8700 – Laptop vs Desktop, Surprising Results

LaptopMedia compares the 8-core Intel Core i9-9880H (45W) with the 6-core desktop Core i7-8700 (65W), highlighting competitive performance despite the i9's newer, higher-core architecture. The i9-9880H shines in multi-core tasks, offering superior performance for video editing and 3D modeling, though it requires robust cooling to prevent thermal throttling. Conversely, the desktop...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/05/2019
Intel Core i9-9880H vs Core i5-9300H – benchmarks and performance comparison

This LaptopMedia review compares the 8-core Intel Core i9-9880H with the 4-core i5-9300H, both 45W 9th Gen mobile processors. Benchmarks show the i9-9880H delivers nearly double the performance (1.92x faster) for heavy tasks, but requires robust cooling to avoid throttling, whereas the i5-9300H maintains better sustained speeds in lighter laptops. The i9 excels in professional video...Read more

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dday.it
13/11/2019
MacBook Pro 16” Preview: Bigger Screen, Double the Performance

The DDay.it review highlights the 2019 16-inch MacBook Pro as a return to form, featuring the reliable "Magic Keyboard" with a physical Escape key and improved thermal management that prevents throttling, though it retains a subpar 720p webcam. Performance is driven by Intel Core i9 processors, complemented by an impressive six-speaker audio system, yet the machine lacks Wi-Fi 6 and...Read more

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tomshw.it
16/04/2020
AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS Review [UPDATED]

The AMD Ryzen 9 4900HS (7nm Zen 2) marks a significant shift in mobile performance, delivering 8-core, 16-thread desktop-class power within a 35W envelope, as featured in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14. The processor shines in multi-threaded tasks, frequently outperforming Intel’s 45W Core i9-9880H in rendering, video encoding, and productivity benchmarks (Cinebench R20) while...Read more

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