Core i5-10300H vs Core i7-8569U

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-10300H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i7-8569U needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Core i7-8569U

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10300H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,135 vs 8,209).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10300H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-10300H

2020

Core i7-8569U

2019

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +3.3% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (16 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with UHD Graphics 630, while Core i7-8569U needs a discrete GPU.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅Draws 28W instead of 45W, a 17W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌60.7% higher power demand at 45W vs 28W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i5-10300H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (8,135 vs 8,209).
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-10300H can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-10300H better than Core i7-8569U?

Yes. Core i5-10300H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 3.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.9% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i5-10300H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 3.3% more average FPS across 4 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-10300H is the better fit. You are getting 0.9% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-10300H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i5-10300H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 3.3% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i5-10300H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

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 i5-10300H Benchmark Check

Core i7-8569U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
1080p
low	183 FPS	183 FPS
medium	147 FPS	147 FPS
high	118 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	96 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	149 FPS	151 FPS
medium	118 FPS	118 FPS
high	96 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	78 FPS
4K
low	84 FPS	84 FPS
medium	72 FPS	72 FPS
high	57 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-10300H Open Core i7-8569U

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
1080p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	194 FPS
ultra	180 FPS	163 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	196 FPS
medium	183 FPS	164 FPS
high	153 FPS	139 FPS
ultra	125 FPS	113 FPS

Open Core i5-10300H Open Core i7-8569U

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
1080p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core i5-10300H Open Core i7-8569U

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
1080p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS
4K
low	205 FPS	203 FPS
medium	205 FPS	203 FPS
high	205 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	205 FPS	203 FPS

Open Core i5-10300H Open Core i7-8569U

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10300H and Core i7-8569U

Core i5-10300H

The Core i5-10300H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 17 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 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: 8,209 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-8569U

The Core i7-8569U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 April 2019 (6 years ago). It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 8,135 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10300H and Core i7-8569U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.5 GHz on the Core i5-10300H versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-8569U — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-8569U (base: 2.5 GHz vs 2.8 GHz). The Core i5-10300H is built on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-10300H scores 8,209 against the Core i7-8569U's 8,135 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-10300H. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10300H vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Core i7-8569U.

Feature	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+4%
Base Clock	2.5 GHz	2.8 GHz+12%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	—
PassMark	8,209	8,135
Geekbench 6 Single	1,533	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10300H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-8569U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10300H	Core i7-8569U
Socket	BGA1440	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2933	—
Max RAM Capacity	128 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	No	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10300H) / not specified (Core i7-8569U). The Core i5-10300H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-8569U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10300H targets Performance Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10300H rivals Ryzen 5 4600H.