Intel Core i7-10870H vs AMD Ryzen 9 5900H

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-10870H or Intel Core i7-10870H – 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 i7-10870H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10870H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 9 5900H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Ryzen 9 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen 9
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10870H Name AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
Intel Core i 10000H Group AMD Ryzen 5000H
10 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10870H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10870H is 2.2 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 AMD Ryzen 9 5900H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
8x Cores 8x
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking Yes
16 Threads 16
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10870H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10870H 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 AMD Ryzen 9 5900H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 9 5900H uses the AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2020
24 Execution units 8
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 512
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon 8 Graphics (Renoir)
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.75 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9
14 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

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

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 51.2 GB/s
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-3200
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
 
 

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.
35 W TDP down None
None TDP up 54 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10870H 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 AMD Ryzen 9 5900H is manufactured using a 7 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2020 Release date Q2/2021
BGA 1440 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
4.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 16.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake H Architecture Cezanne (Zen 3)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
417 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
14 nm Technology 7 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
21400
21400
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
14788
14788

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
12892
12892
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
8814
8814

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
8449
8449
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
7451
7451

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
4998
4998
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
3457
3457

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
1488
1488
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1264
1264

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
1478
1478
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1228
1228

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900H
8C 16T @ 3.1 GHz
578
578
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
499
499