Intel Core i7-9750H vs Intel Core i7-10870H

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Intel Core i7-9750H or Intel Core i7-9750H – 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 i7-9750H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-9750H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
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.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-9750H Name Intel Core i7-10870H
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 10000H
9 Generation 10
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-9750H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-9750H is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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.
6x Cores 8x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
2.6 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
6 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
12 Threads 16
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-9750H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-9750H 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 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
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 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 42.7 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 35 W
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-9750H 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 i7-10870H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2019 Release date Q3/2020
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 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 --
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Comet Lake H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
390 $ Release price 417 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
14788
14788
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
11055
11055

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
8814
8814
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6912
6912

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
7451
7451
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
4299
4299
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2814
2814

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
3457
3457
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
2653
2653

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1565
1565
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1522
1522
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1182
1182

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1264
1264
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1132
1132

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1228
1228
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1113
1113

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
499
499
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
441
441

Blender 2.81 (bmw27)

Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
307
307
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
230
230

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
208
208
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
184
184

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
123
123
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
103
103