Core i3-1220P vs Core i7-10875H

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1220P

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

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Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

106%

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Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

101%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

100%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

99%

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Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10875H

#142

Core i7-10875H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

98%

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Core i7-1370P

MSRP: $438|Avg: $280

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-10875H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-1220P in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1220P	Core i7-10875H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-P (2022) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1220P	Core i7-10875H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($150)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-1220P Benchmark Check

Core i7-10875H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1220P and Core i7-10875H

Core i3-1220P

The Core i3-1220P is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 23 February 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4, DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 14,496 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-10875H

The Core i7-10875H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,509 points. Launch price was $450.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1220P packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10875H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i3-1220P has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i3-1220P versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10875H — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-10875H (base: 1.5 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i3-1220P uses the Alder Lake-P (2022) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i7-10875H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1220P scores 14,496 against the Core i7-10875H's 14,509 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i7-10875H. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-1220P	Core i7-10875H
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz	4.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	2.3 GHz+53%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Alder Lake-P (2022)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	14,496	14,509
Cinebench R23 Multi	10,921	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,971	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	8,056	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1220P uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i7-10875H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-1220P	Core i7-10875H
Socket	FCBGA1744	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 5.0+67%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR5-4800	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	20	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-1220P) / not specified (Core i7-10875H). The Core i3-1220P includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 64EU), while the Core i7-10875H requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1220P targets Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i3-1220P rivals Ryzen 3 5425U.