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.
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Core i 3000
Intel Core i7-10750H Name Intel Core i5-3450S
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
6 CPU Cores 4
12 Threads 4
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
6x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
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.
9.5 Generation 7
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2012
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 6
192 Shaders 48
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.0
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP down None
 
 

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.
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2012
Comet Lake H Architecture Ivy Bridge S
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1440 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
395 $ Release price 195 $
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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