Intel Core i7-10750H vs Intel Core i5-3450S

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Intel Core i7-10750H or Intel Core i7-10750H – 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 i7-10750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3450S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3450S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-10750H Name Intel Core i5-3450S
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Core i 3000
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i5-3450S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3450S is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
12 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
6x Cores 4x
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
6 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10750H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, 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 i5-3450S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3450S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
24 Execution units 6
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2012
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 48
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 7
12 Direct X 11.0
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 65 W watts.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10750H 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 i5-3450S is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
395 $ Release price 195 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1155
Comet Lake H Architecture Ivy Bridge S
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6430
6430
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1902
1902

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6243
6243
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
2410
2410

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1565
1565
Intel Core i5-3450S
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
691
691