Intel Core i7-9750H vs Intel Core i7-8700B

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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 i7-8700B features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8700B, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-9750H Name Intel Core i7-8700B
Intel Core i 9000H Group Intel Core i 8000
9 Generation 8
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-8700B has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8700B is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
6 CPU Cores 6
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.6 GHz
6x Cores 6x
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
12 Threads 12
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 i7-8700B has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8700B uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
24 Execution units 24
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2017
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
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 AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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 64.0 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.
DDR4-2666 Memory type DDR4-2666
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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.
35 W TDP down None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

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 i7-8700B is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1440
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2019 Release date Q2/2018
Coffee Lake H Refresh Architecture Coffee Lake S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
390 $ Release price 340 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
12958
12958
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
11055
11055

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
7969
7969
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
6912
6912

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
6027
6027
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5679
5679

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
5891
5891
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
5149
5149

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1459
1459
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1354
1354

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1172
1172
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1132
1132

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
1146
1146
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
1113
1113

Blender 3.1 Benchmark

Intel Core i7-8700B
6C 12T @ 3.2 GHz
118
118
Intel Core i7-9750H
6C 12T @ 2.6 GHz
103
103