Today the 10th generation H series has received a new member with the Core i9-10980HK , a processor that breaks all kinds of registers with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz. The best? It is a processor designed for laptops, so it will provide the opportunity to take the maximum potential wherever you want.
A beast without control
This new Core i9-10980HK is positioned as the most powerful processor for 10th generation laptops, achieving a maximum speed of 5.3 GHz , however, this speed limit will not be available in the 8 cores it has, since the frequency only It will hit a certain number of cores (two to be exact), while the rest balance load based on demand. This detracts a bit from the spectacular in your cover letter, but still a very eye-catching processor.
In any case, it must be borne in mind that in order to achieve these figures, a series of fundamental requirements will have to be met, among which are the activation of Thermal Velocity Boost technology, something that translates into special preparation for notebook manufacturers. as far as refrigeration is concerned. Call it an additional heatsink, liquid cooling system, or whatever, but they must be specifically prepared for the system to recognize the Thermal Velocity Boost call .
Also on Core i7
Not all bulbs were going to go to the all-powerful Core i9. Intel‘s more muscular option will also be accompanied by a slightly inferior model that is equally surprising in features. In the case of the Core i7 models, the maximum frequency will reach 5.1 GHz with the i7-10875H and Core i7-10875H +, with 8 and 6 cores respectively.
Highlights of the tenth generation
Not everything is going to be speed. These new processors also have a list of features that make the resulting equipment much more complete and capable. Some of the technologies that we can find are the following:
- WiFi 6 AX201
- Thunderbolt 3 (two controllers)
- Memories Optane H10
- Dual channel DDR4
Better than AMD?
The eternal question is still present in the market, but it seems that this time the tables start to change noticeably. The new Intel processors are beasts with spectacular performance, however AMD‘s work with their Ryzen is proving that similar and even superior performance is possible for less. Furthermore, AMD’s brains are already made with 7-nanometer technology, while Intel’s are still stuck at 14-nanometers. Time (and benchmarks) will sentence.
What notebooks do the new 10th generation Intel Core processors already offer?
The list of manufacturers that offer the new processors is quite extensive, so we are going to leave you with the models that are attracting the most attention.
- Razer Blade 15 : Once again Razer delights us with a team of compact lines and heart-stopping specs. With Intel’s new Core-i7 processor, it offers much better performance than previous versions, including NVIDIA RTX Super graphics and a 15-inch screen with 300 Hz. A real gem.
- ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15 : A laptop with a very special cover letter, since it has a 14.1-inch secondary screen that makes it one of the most futuristic and striking models on the market. Available in version with the almighty Core i9.
- Gigabyte Aorus 17X : Another notebook with exorbitant specifications, with Core i9, NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super, 240 Hz refresh screen and mechanical keyboard. All a gaming tribute that more than one would like to have.
- MSI GS66 Stealth : The MSI option goes through a very striking equipment, with touches of RGB color. Also with Core i9 and NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super, spiced with a 300 Hz refresh panel.
