Core i7-10870H vs Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Core i7-10870H
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
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 i7-10870H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i7-10870H | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($417) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) / 7 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i7-10870H | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+134%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($417) | ✅ More affordable ($180) |
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 i7-10870H and Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
Core i7-10870H
The Core i7-10870H 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 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 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: 14,087 points. Launch price was $149.
Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U
The Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 19 April 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4.3 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,213 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i7-10870H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10870H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core i7-10870H versus 4.3 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U — a 11% clock advantage for the Core i7-10870H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-10870H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10870H scores 14,087 against the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U's 14,213 — a 0.9% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10870H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U.
| Feature | Core i7-10870H | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 16+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz+12% | 4.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz+5% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512K (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 7 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Comet Lake-H (2020) | Barcelo-U PRO (Zen 3) (2022) |
| PassMark | 14,087 | 14,213 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 9,594 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,228 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 6,822 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i7-10870H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i7-10870H | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1440 | FP6 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2933 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 128 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i7-10870H) / not specified (Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U). The Core i7-10870H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10870H targets Gaming. Direct competitor: Core i7-10870H rivals Ryzen 7 4800H.
| Feature | Core i7-10870H | Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 630 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Gaming | — |
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