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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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10880H

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93%

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FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for Core i9-10880H across popular games. Tested paired with RTX 4090 to isolate CPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core i9-10880H specifications and capabilities.

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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

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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

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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

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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