Intel Core i7-10710U vs Intel Core i7-8559U

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Intel Core i7-10710U or Intel Core i7-10710U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-10710U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10710U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The Intel Core i7-8559U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8559U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
Intel Core i 10000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
10 Generation 8
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10710U Name Intel Core i7-8559U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10710U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10710U is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8559U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
12 Threads 8
6x Cores 4x
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
1.1 GHz Frequency 2.7 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10710U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10710U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-8559U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8559U uses the Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
192 Shaders 384
Q3/2019 Release date Q4/2017
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 48
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) GPU name Intel Iris Plus Graphics 655
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
12.5 W TDP down None
30 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10710U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-8559U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q2/2018
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
415 $ Release price --
Comet Lake U Architecture Coffee Lake U
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1528
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
5540
5540
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
4682
4682

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
4902
4902
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
4288
4288

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
3056
3056
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
2324
2324

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
2364
2364
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1572
1572

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1496
1496
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1390
1390

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1202
1202
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
1103
1103

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
1060
1060
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
675
675

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10710U
6C 12T @ 1.1 GHz
460
460
Intel Core i7-8559U
4C 8T @ 2.7 GHz
431
431