Core i9-10880H
Intel
PassMark
14,240
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Overview
The Core i9-10880H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.
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FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for Core i9-10880H across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.
Baldur's Gate 3
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Counter-Strike 2
Deadlock
Euro Truck Simulator 2
League of Legends
Once Human
Palworld
Path of Exile 2
Phasmophobia
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of Core i9-10880H specifications and capabilities.
Processing Power
The Core i9-10880H is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 5.1 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 16 MB of L3 cache, plus 2 MB of L2 cache and 512 kB of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 14,240, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.
| Specification | Core i9-10880H |
|---|---|
| Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units | 8C / 16T |
| Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost | 5.1 GHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture design | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient | 14 nm |
| L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores | 16 MB |
| L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data | 2 MB |
| L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache | 512 kB |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Windows 11 Compatible | No |
| PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score | 14,240 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i9-10880H fits into the BGA1440 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.
| Specification | Core i9-10880H |
|---|---|
| TypeDesktop or Laptop processor | Laptop |
| SeriesProduct family | Intel Comet Lake |
| SocketMotherboard socket required | BGA1440 |
| PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidth | PCIe 3.0 |
| RAM TypeSupported memory standard | DDR4 |
Power & Cooling
The Core i9-10880H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 2 MB + 16 MB — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.
| Specification | Core i9-10880H |
|---|---|
| TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload | 2 MB + 16 MB |
Value Analysis
Performance ranking position: #1055 out of all indexed processors.
| Specification | Core i9-10880H |
|---|---|
| Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch | $149 |
| Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking | #1055 |
| Release DateLaunch date | 2 April 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Release Year | 2020 |
| DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD) | Intel |
Specifications Reference
Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.
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General Information
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General Information
7 specs
| Type | Laptop |
| Series | Intel Comet Lake |
| Designer | Intel |
| Launch Price | $149 |
| Release Date | 2 April 2020 (5 years ago) |
| Architecture Codename | Comet Lake-H (2020) |
| Performance Ranking Position | 1055 |
Technical Specifications
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Technical Specifications
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| Cores | 8 |
| Threads | 16 |
| L1 Cache | 512 kB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB |
| Max Frequency | 5.1 GHz |
| 64-Bit Support | + |
| Base Frequency | 2.3 GHz |
| Process Technology | 14 nm |
| Windows 11 Compatible | - |
Compatibility
3 specs
Compatibility
3 specs
| Socket | BGA1440 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 |
| Power Consumption (TDP) | 2 MB + 16 MB |
Memory
1 spec
Memory
1 spec
| RAM Types | DDR4 |
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