Core 7 250H vs Core i9-10920X
Core 7 250H
Core i9-10920X
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 7 250H
Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10920X
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 7 250H | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Cascade Lake-X (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 7 250H | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($430) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core 7 250H and Core i9-10920X
Core 7 250H
The Core 7 250H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 14 cores and 20 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 5.4 GHz. L3 cache: 24 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 25,530 points. Launch price was $502.
Core i9-10920X
The Core i9-10920X is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 October 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Cascade Lake-X (2019) architecture. It features 12 cores and 24 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 19.25 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2066. Thermal design power (TDP): 165 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2933. Passmark benchmark score: 25,875 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core 7 250H packs 14 cores / 20 threads, while the Core i9-10920X offers 12 cores / 24 threads — the Core 7 250H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.4 GHz on the Core 7 250H versus 4.8 GHz on the Core i9-10920X — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Core 7 250H (base: 2.5 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core 7 250H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i9-10920X uses Cascade Lake-X (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core 7 250H scores 25,530 against the Core i9-10920X's 25,875 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i9-10920X. L3 cache: 24 MB (total) on the Core 7 250H vs 19.25 MB (total) on the Core i9-10920X.
| Feature | Core 7 250H | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 14 / 20+17% | 12 / 24 |
| Boost Clock | 5.4 GHz+13% | 4.8 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+40% |
| L3 Cache | 24 MB (total)+25% | 19.25 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm-29% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Cascade Lake-X (2019) |
| PassMark | 25,530 | 25,875+1% |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 15,458 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,250 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 12,000 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 7 250H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-10920X uses LGA2066 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 7 250H | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | LGA2066 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 5.0+67% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 256 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 4 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 44 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core 7 250H) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i9-10920X). Primary use case: Core i9-10920X targets HEDT/Workstation.
| Feature | Core 7 250H | Core i9-10920X |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | Yes |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | HEDT/Workstation |
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