Core i9-9980HK vs Core i7-1365U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-9980HK

#207

Core i9-9980HK

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-1365U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

120%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

118%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

118%

#184

Core Ultra 7 266V

MSRP: $520|Avg: $520

114%

#185

Ryzen 7 5825C

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

104%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

104%

#191

Core i7-1365U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-1365U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i9-9980HK is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i9-9980HK	Core i7-1365U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-HR (2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-9980HK	Core i7-1365U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i9-9980HK Benchmark Check

Core i7-1365U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-9980HK and Core i7-1365U

Core i9-9980HK

The Core i9-9980HK is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 April 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 5 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 13,966 points. Launch price was $583.

Core i7-1365U

The Core i7-1365U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.2 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 13,890 points. Launch price was $426.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-9980HK packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-1365U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-1365U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i9-9980HK versus 5.2 GHz on the Core i7-1365U — a 3.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-1365U (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i9-9980HK uses the Coffee Lake-HR (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-1365U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-9980HK scores 13,966 against the Core i7-1365U's 13,890 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i9-9980HK. L3 cache: 16 MB (total) on the Core i9-9980HK vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1365U.

Feature	Core i9-9980HK	Core i7-1365U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 12+25%
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.2 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+33%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB (total)+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Coffee Lake-HR (2019)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	13,966	13,890

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-9980HK uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-1365U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.