Intel Core i3-1315U vs Intel Core i9-9980HK

Processor comparisons   30-01-2023
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a processor, you will be able to make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i3-1315U vs Intel Core i9-9980HK and see which is better for games or normal use for video editing, rendering, programming, machine learning, streaming. Here you can find all information from real streaming and video editing tests or several benchmarks. A careful review of all the technical characteristics, to make it easier to read, is made by the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Prime95, UserBenchmark, Handbrake, PassMark, Gears 5, AIDA64, Blender, SuperPi, WPrime, 3DMark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, MATLAB, PCMark 10, RealBench, 7zip, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Furmark, Dolphin Emulator, VeraCrypt, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), Blender.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Apex Legends
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Death Stranding
Overwatch
Fortnite
DOOM: Eternal
Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim
Borderlands 3
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Grand Theft Auto V
Fallout 76
Red Dead Redemption 2
Valorant
Rainbow Six Siege
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Watch Dogs Legion
Halo Infinite
Last Man Standing

After looking at the data of joint benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i9-9980HK or Intel Core i3-1315U.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i3-1315U

58%

Core i9-9980HK

54%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i3-1315U is 6% better than Core i9-9980HK. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i3-1315U

54%

Core i9-9980HK

54%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because the cost of this processor reaches several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: NBA 2K20, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, DOTA 2A, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Half-Life: Alyx, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Control, Forza Horizon 4, Battlefield V, Hitman 3, Horizon Zero Dawn, League of Legends (LOL).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	95.7	95.7
Valorant	108.7	108.8
Cyberpunk 2077	60.9	60.9
Apex Legends	102.2	102.2
Call of Duty Warzone	81.6	81.6
Overwatch	88.1	88.1
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.0	75.0
DOOM Eternal	54.4	54.4
Warzone	84.8	84.8
Assassin's Creed	91.3	91.4
Valheim	90.2	90.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, FullHD or 4K. So the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i3-1315U

400%

Core i9-9980HK

86%

To make a finishing choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. The newer the processor generation, the better its performance in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i3-1315U is more energy efficient than the Core i9-9980HK as it consumes less power: 15W vs. 45W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

For example you want to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for video editing or video rendering, programming, machine learning, streaming, then first of all you need to pay attention to the performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to reach maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i3-1315U	Intel Core i9-9980HK
Cinbench 15 Single-core	243	196
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	2487	1607
Cinbench 20 Single-core	403	485
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	5520	3503
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1404	1186
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	15866	8370

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-1315U	Intel Core i9-9980HK
Single-Core	1282	2657
Multi-Core	27041	15065

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i3-1315U	Intel Core i9-9980HK
Single-Core	1803	1165
Multi-Core	7535	7554

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most useful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last in your computer. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system in the future. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. When the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS in new games. The economy are obvious! Accordingly, you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i3-1315U	Intel Core i9-9980HK
Announcement date	January 20, 2023	July 07, 2019
Type	Laptop	Laptop
Socket	FCBGA1744	FCBGA1440
Core name	Raptor Lake	Coffee Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	13	9
Turbo Frequency	4.5 MHz	5 MHz
Frequency	3.3 MHz	2.4 MHz
Cores	6	8
Threads	8	16
Bus rate	14 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	7 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	12400 millions	8600 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	15 W	45 W
Memory type	Up to DDR5 5200 MT/s Up to DDR4 3200 MT/s Up to LPDDR5/x 5200 MT/s Up to LPDDR4x 4267 MT/s	DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133
Max. Memory	64 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency	4800
Memory bandwidth	68 GB/s	41.8 GB/s
L1 cache	1 MB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	10 MB	16 MB
Overclocking	No	No
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number	Expansion Options	Expansion Options

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i3-1315U is 27% better than Core i9-9980HK in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i9-9980HK has 2 more core than Core i3-1315U. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i3-1315U is better: 17
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i9-9980HK is better: 12
Although it should be understood that the summary data in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should completely trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i3-1315U and Intel Core i9-9980HK before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i3-1315U - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i3-1315U specs and review.

Intel Core i9-9980HK - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-9980HK specs and review.