Differences

Top features of Intel Core i9-8950HK
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Higher clock speed2.90 GHz
1.80 GHz
Around -61% better clock speed -
More number of cores6
4
2 times more threads -
Higher turbo clock speed4.80 GHz
4.00 GHz
Around 17% better overclocked clock speed

Top features of Intel Core i7-8550U
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Performance per watt15 W
65 W
About 0.23 times less performance per watt
Specifications
Complete list of technical specificationsCPU generation and family
Let's find out which one of Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U is of a more recent generation, and what segment it belongs to.
Specification | Value |
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Name |
Intel Core i9-8950HK
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Segment |
Mobile
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Family |
Intel Core i9
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Generation |
8
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CPU group |
Intel Core i 8000H
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency
In this block we are going to compare Intel Core i9-8950HK vs Intel Core i7-8550U by main technical specifications: number of cores and threads, base and maximum frequencies, process technology and cache size. The higher these specifications are, the more powerful your CPU will be.
Specification | Value |
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Frequency |
2.90 GHz
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CPU Cores |
6
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Turbo (1 Core) |
4.80 GHz
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CPU Threads |
12
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Hyperthreading |
Yes
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Overclocking |
Yes
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Core architecture |
normal
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Internal Graphics
Common specifications for integrated graphics cards in Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U along with supported interfaces and connection options. This block has no effect on the final efficiency of the CPU.
Specification | Value |
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GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 630
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GPU frequency |
0.35 GHz
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.15 GHz
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Execution units |
24
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Shader |
192
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Max. GPU Memory |
64 GB
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Max. displays |
3
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Generation |
9.5
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DirectX Version |
12
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Technology |
14 nm
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Release date |
Q4/2017
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Hardware codec support
Let's compare the support of video codecs between Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U. Hardware support of video decoding by embedded graphics cards directly affects the speed and quality of rendering videos.
Specification | Value |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode
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h264 |
Decode / Encode
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VP9 |
Decode / Encode
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VP8 |
Decode / Encode
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AV1 |
No
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AVC |
Decode / Encode
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VC-1 |
Decode
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode
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Memory & PCIe
To choose the best model between Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U you need to pay special attention to memory type, clock frequency, multi-channel features, and PCIe version. The higher these numbers are, the better your CPU will be. Keep in mind that the maximum memory and frequency may also depend on the model of the motherboard.
Specification | Value |
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Memory type |
DDR4-2400 SO-DIMM
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Max. Memory |
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ECC |
No
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Memory channels |
2
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PCIe version |
3.0
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PCIe lanes |
16
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Encryption
AES-NI encryption support for CPUs Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U.
Specification | Value |
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AES-NI |
Yes
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Thermal Management
Let's find out what TDP value would be better for Intel Core i9-8950HK or Intel Core i7-8550U? The Thermal Design Power (TDP) indicates the maximum amount of heat that should be dissipated by the chip cooling system. However, the value of TDP gives only a rough indication of the real power consumption of the CPU.
Specification | Value |
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TDP (PL1) |
65 W
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Technical details
Here you can find a comparison of 2nd and 3rd level cache sizes for Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U CPUs along with a list of ISA extensions.
Specification | Value |
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Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit)
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Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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L3-Cache |
12.00 MB
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Architecture |
Coffee Lake H
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Technology |
14 nm
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Socket |
BGA 1440
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Release date |
Q1/2018
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Devices using this processor
List of devices based on Intel Core i9-8950HK and Intel Core i7-8550U.
Specification | Value |
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Used in |
Apple MacBook Pro 15 (2018)
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