Core i9-8950HK

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i9-8950HK

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i9-8950HK based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,616 Rank: 408
Rank Name Score Visual
404 Xeon E5-1680 v4 5,623
+0.1%
405 Core i5-6600K 5,622
+0.1%
406 Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X 5,621
+0.1%
407 EPYC 7262 5,617
+0%
408 Core i9-8950HK 5,616
409 AMD Ryzen 5 1500X 5,615
+-0%
410 Xeon Gold 5317 5,611
-0.1%
411 Core i7-9700F 5,608
-0.1%
412 Ryzen 5 3500 5,606
-0.2%
413 Xeon Platinum 8124M 5,601
-0.3%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i9-8950HK based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,164 Rank: 534
Rank Name Score Visual
530 Ryzen 5 4600U 5,167
+0.1%
531 Ryzen 5 1600 5,166
+0%
532 Core i5-10600 5,165
+0%
533 Ryzen 3 5300G 5,165
+0%
534 Core i9-8950HK 5,164
535 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200GE 5,162
+-0%
536 Xeon E-2276M 5,161
-0.1%
537 Ryzen 5 4600H 5,159
-0.1%
538 Core i7-8700T 5,158
-0.1%
539 Core i7-1165G7 5,157
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i9-8950HK based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,918 Rank: 301
Rank Name Score Visual
297 Xeon E3-1240 v6 5,934
+0.3%
298 Ryzen 5 3600X 5,931
+0.2%
299 Ryzen 7 2700E 5,931
+0.2%
300 Core i7-8709G 5,926
+0.1%
301 Core i9-8950HK 5,918
302 Ryzen 7 2700X 5,916
+-0%
303 Core i7-10710U 5,909
-0.2%
304 Core i7-6785R 5,908
-0.2%
305 Core i7-9700 5,906
-0.2%
306 Ryzen Threadripper 1920X 5,900
-0.3%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i9-8950HK based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,799 Rank: 534
Rank Name Score Visual
530 Xeon E-2324G 4,804
+0.1%
531 Core i7-9750H 4,803
+0.1%
532 Core i7-8700T 4,803
+0.1%
533 Core i7-1185G7 4,802
+0.1%
534 Core i9-8950HK 4,799
535 Ryzen 5 2600E 4,798
+-0%
536 Core i7-5820K 4,798
+-0%
537 Ryzen 3 5425U 4,798
+-0%
538 Ryzen 3 PRO 5475U 4,797
+-0%
539 Core i7-1185G7E 4,797
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i9-8950HK based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,808 Rank: 551
Rank Name Score Visual
547 Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 4,811
+0.1%
548 Ryzen 3 PRO 4450U 4,811
+0.1%
549 Xeon Silver 4110 4,810
+0%
550 Core i5-10400T 4,810
+0%
551 Core i9-8950HK 4,808
552 Core i7-3960X 4,804
-0.1%
553 Ryzen 3 7330U 4,804
-0.1%
554 Core i7-8700T 4,803
-0.1%
555 Ryzen 7 2800H 4,803
-0.1%
556 Ryzen Embedded V1807B 4,802
-0.1%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i9-8950HK based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,825 Rank: 540
Rank Name Score Visual
536 Core i7-8559U 4,828
+0.1%
537 Xeon E3-1545M v5 4,828
+0.1%
538 Core i7-7740X 4,826
+0%
539 Xeon E-2174G 4,826
+0%
540 Core i9-8950HK 4,825
541 Ryzen 3 PRO 5350GE 4,825
+0%
542 Xeon E-2144G 4,824
+-0%
543 Core i7-7700K 4,822
-0.1%
544 Core i5-9400T 4,821
-0.1%
545 Xeon E5-2670 v2 4,821
-0.1%

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Core i9-8950HK Details

The Intel Core i9-8950HK represents a significant step forward in mobile performance, building on the foundation of Intel's Coffee Lake architecture while introducing enhanced thermal performance and integrated graphics capabilities. Released in April 2018, this processor is now over seven years old, placing it firmly in the realm of legacy hardware. Despite its age, the Core i9-8950HK remains a compelling option for users seeking high single-threaded performance in a mobile platform, particularly for tasks requiring fast response times and efficient multitasking.

This mobile processor features a 6-core, 12-thread design, enabled by Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, which allows each core to handle two threads simultaneously. It operates at a base frequency of 2.9 GHz, with a maximum turbo frequency reaching 4.6 GHz under optimal conditions. The chip is built on Intel's 14 nm process node and includes a robust cache hierarchy: 0.375 MiB of L1 cache, 1.5 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 12 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain high performance in data-intensive applications. The processor uses the BGA1440 package and is designed for systems with a 45 W TDP, though it can scale up to 95 W with proper cooling, making it suitable for high-performance laptops and gaming notebooks.

The Core i9-8950HK integrates Intel’s UHD Graphics 630, featuring 24 execution units capable of reaching a maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz. This integrated GPU supports up to three displays and can handle light gaming and multimedia tasks, though it is not designed for modern high-end gaming or professional graphics workloads. The processor supports DDR4-2666 and LPDDR3-2133 memory, with a maximum memory capacity of 64 GiB and a peak memory bandwidth of 39.74 GiB/s. It also supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX2 and AES-NI, which are crucial for content creation, encryption, and scientific computing.

In benchmark testing, the Core i9-8950HK achieves a single-core score of 5918, ranking it #301 among 2060 processors, which places it well above many modern mainstream CPUs in terms of raw speed. Its multicore performance, however, is more modest, scoring 5164 and ranking #534, indicating that while it excels in single-threaded applications, it falls behind newer processors in heavily threaded workloads. The overall score of 5616 ranks it #408, reflecting a balanced performance profile that prioritizes speed over sustained multi-core throughput.

As of March 2026, the Core i9-8950HK is best suited for users who need strong single-threaded performance for tasks like video editing, software development, or gaming, especially in laptops where integrated graphics are sufficient. While it has been surpassed by newer generations of Intel and AMD processors in both performance and efficiency, its high clock speeds and advanced features make it a capable performer in its class. For those with legacy systems or budget constraints, the Core i9-8950HK remains a viable option, particularly for applications where single-core performance is paramount.
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Intel Core i9-8950HK

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i9-8950HK
Family: Core
Series: i9-8000
Model Number: i9-8950HK
Cores: 6
Threads: 12
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 4600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 4600 MHz
Turbo Frequency (4 cores): 4500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 29x (unlocked)
Microarchitecture: Coffee Lake
Core Name: Coffee Lake H
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 158
Socket: BGA1440
Package: FCBGA-1440
Chipset: 300
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 45 W
Release Price: $583.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 384 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 192.512 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 1.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 12 MiB (16-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4-2666 and LPDDR3-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 64 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 39.74 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: UHD Graphics 630
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1200 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 149 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT TSX Flex Memory TVB TBT 1.0 FMA
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