Intel Core i7-10870H vs Intel Atom C3708

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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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Atom C3000
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-10870H Name Intel Atom C3708
 
 

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 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
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
16 Threads 8
8 CPU Cores 8
8x Cores 8x
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics.
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
Q4/2017 Release date --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
9.5 Generation --
192 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 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.
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133
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 17 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
417 $ Release price 209 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1310
-- Part Number --
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake H Architecture Denverton
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
4.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2017