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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 Intel Atom C3708 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series. To use the Intel Atom C3708, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket. |
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10 | Generation | 5 |
Intel Core i7-10870H | Name | Intel Atom C3708 |
Intel Core i7 | Family | Intel Atom |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
Intel Core i 10000H | Group | Intel Atom C3000 |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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 Intel Atom C3708 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3708 is 1.7 GHz |
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16 | Threads | 8 |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
3.1 GHz | Turbo Frequency (all cores) | None |
2.2 GHz | Frequency | 1.7 GHz |
8 | CPU Cores | 8 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
5.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
8x | Cores | 8x |
No | Overclocking | No |
Internal Graphics |
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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 Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics. |
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Intel UHD Graphics 630 | GPU name | |
192 | Shaders | -- |
14 nm | Technology | -- |
0.35 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
24 | Execution units | -- |
1.2 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
12 | Direct X | -- |
9.5 | Generation | -- |
64.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
Q4/2017 | Release date | -- |
-- | Max. displays | -- |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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Decode / Encode | JPEG | -- |
No | AV1 | -- |
Decode | VC-1 | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP8 | -- |
Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
Decode / Encode | VP9 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance. |
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Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
DDR4-2933 | Memory type | DDR4-2133 |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
128.0 GB | Max. Memory | 256.0 GB |
45.8 GB/s | Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
Thermal Management |
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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 17 W watts. |
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100 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
35 W | TDP down | None |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 17 W |
Technical details |
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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 Intel Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 nm process. |
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417 $ | Release price | 209 $ |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
4.0 MB | L2-Cache | 16.0 MB |
12.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
-- | Part Number | -- |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
BGA 1440 | Socket | BGA 1310 |
Comet Lake H | Architecture | Denverton |
Q3/2020 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |