Core Ultra 9 288V vs Ryzen 9 5980HS
Core Ultra 9 288V
Ryzen 9 5980HS
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core Ultra 9 288V
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 9 5980HS
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Lunar Lake (2024) / 3 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($600) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core Ultra 9 288V and Ryzen 9 5980HS
Core Ultra 9 288V
The Core Ultra 9 288V is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 24 September 2024 (1 year ago). It is based on the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2.5 MB (per core). Built on 3 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA2833. Thermal design power (TDP): 30 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 20,280 points. Launch price was $299.
Ryzen 9 5980HS
The Ryzen 9 5980HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 January 2021 (4 years ago). It is based on the Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 20,257 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core Ultra 9 288V packs 8 cores / 8 threads, matching the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 8 cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core Ultra 9 288V versus 4.8 GHz on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — a 6.1% clock advantage for the Core Ultra 9 288V (base: 3.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the Lunar Lake (2024) architecture (3 nm), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core Ultra 9 288V scores 20,280 against the Ryzen 9 5980HS's 20,257 — a 0.1% lead for the Core Ultra 9 288V. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core Ultra 9 288V vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 9 5980HS.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8 | 8 / 16 |
| Boost Clock | 5.1 GHz+6% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.3 GHz+10% | 3 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2.5 MB (per core)+400% | 512K (per core) |
| Process | 3 nm-57% | 7 nm |
| Architecture | Lunar Lake (2024) | Cezanne-HS (Zen 3) (2021) |
| PassMark | 20,280 | 20,257 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,300 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 2,800 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 10,000 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core Ultra 9 288V uses the FCBGA2833 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Ryzen 9 5980HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR5X-8533 on the Core Ultra 9 288V versus LPDDR4-4266 on the Ryzen 9 5980HS — the Core Ultra 9 288V supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 32 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Core Ultra 9 288V) vs 16 (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — the Ryzen 9 5980HS offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA2833 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR5X-8533+25% | LPDDR4-4266 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 16+100% |
Advanced Features
Virtualization support: true (Core Ultra 9 288V) vs AMD-V (Ryzen 9 5980HS). Both include integrated graphics — Intel Arc 140V (Core Ultra 9 288V) and Radeon Graphics (8CU) (Ryzen 9 5980HS) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Ryzen 9 5980HS targets Mobile High-End.
| Feature | Core Ultra 9 288V | Ryzen 9 5980HS |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Intel Arc 140V | Radeon Graphics (8CU) |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Mobile High-End |
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