Core i7-10875H vs Ryzen 5 4600HS

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 i7-10875H

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Ryzen 5 4600HS

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10875H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,349 vs 14,509).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Core i7-10875H

2020

Ryzen 5 4600HS

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +28.1% higher average FPS across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 35W instead of 45W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌28.6% higher power demand at 45W vs 35W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10875H across 4 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (14,349 vs 14,509).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (8 MB vs 12 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-10875H better than Ryzen 5 4600HS?

Yes. Core i7-10875H is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 28.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data, 1.1% 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 i7-10875H is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 28.1% 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 i7-10875H is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 8 cores and 16 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB).

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

Core i7-10875H still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-10875H is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 28.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data.

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

Core i7-10875H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 50% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 8 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 8 cores / 16 threads instead of 6/12. 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 i7-10875H Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 4600HS Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-10875H	Ryzen 5 4600HS
1080p
low	286 FPS	173 FPS
medium	256 FPS	141 FPS
high	217 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	187 FPS	89 FPS
1440p
low	235 FPS	148 FPS
medium	189 FPS	119 FPS
high	155 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	137 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	164 FPS	69 FPS
medium	133 FPS	60 FPS
high	103 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	91 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-10875H	Ryzen 5 4600HS
1080p
low	363 FPS	267 FPS
medium	363 FPS	224 FPS
high	356 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	317 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	225 FPS
medium	351 FPS	193 FPS
high	317 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	276 FPS	139 FPS
4K
low	334 FPS	192 FPS
medium	283 FPS	171 FPS
high	261 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	225 FPS	114 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-10875H	Ryzen 5 4600HS
1080p
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	359 FPS
high	363 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	359 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	359 FPS
high	363 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	353 FPS
high	363 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	325 FPS	242 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-10875H	Ryzen 5 4600HS
1080p
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	359 FPS
high	363 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	359 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	359 FPS
high	363 FPS	359 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	359 FPS
4K
low	363 FPS	359 FPS
medium	363 FPS	359 FPS
high	363 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	363 FPS	287 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10875H and Ryzen 5 4600HS

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.

Ryzen 5 4600HS

The Ryzen 5 4600HS is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 7 nm process technology. Socket: FP6. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-4266. Passmark benchmark score: 14,349 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10875H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Ryzen 5 4600HS offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10875H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10875H versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 5 4600HS — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10875H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core i7-10875H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 4600HS uses Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10875H scores 14,509 against the Ryzen 5 4600HS's 14,349 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i7-10875H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10875H vs 8 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 4600HS.

Feature	Core i7-10875H	Ryzen 5 4600HS
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+23%	4 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz	3 GHz+30%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Renoir-HS (Zen 2) (2020)
PassMark	14,509+1%	14,349

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10875H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 4600HS uses FP6 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.