Core i7-10875H
VS
Ryzen 7 5825C

Core i7-10875H vs Ryzen 7 5825C

Intel

Core i7-10875H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020
VS
AMD

Ryzen 7 5825C

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022

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.

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 i7-10875H

#142
Core i7-10875H
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#144
Core i7-12650H
MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A
98%
#153
Core i7-1370P
MSRP: $438|Avg: $280
94%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 7 5825C

#173
Core Ultra 5 238V
MSRP: $454|Avg: $454
110%
#176
Core i9-13900HK
MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A
107%
#178
Core i7-1360P
MSRP: $480|Avg: $280
106%
#179
Core i7-1260P
MSRP: $432|Avg: $432
106%
#184
Core Ultra 7 266V
MSRP: $520|Avg: $520
102%
#185
Ryzen 7 5825C
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
100%
#187
Core Ultra 9 288V
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
93%
#188
Core i7-10870H
MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A
93%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-10875H leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 7 5825C is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i7-10875HRyzen 7 5825C
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i7-10875HRyzen 7 5825C
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10875H and Ryzen 7 5825C

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen 7 5825C

The Ryzen 7 5825C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 5 May 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 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: DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 14,561 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10875H and Ryzen 7 5825C share an identical 8-core/16-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10875H versus 4.5 GHz on the Ryzen 7 5825C — a 8.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-10875H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i7-10875H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 5825C uses Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) (7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10875H scores 14,509 against the Ryzen 7 5825C's 14,561 — a 0.4% lead for the Ryzen 7 5825C. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10875H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 5825C.

FeatureCore i7-10875HRyzen 7 5825C
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+9%
4.5 GHz
Base Clock
2.3 GHz+15%
2 GHz
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 (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
PassMark
14,509
14,561
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,551
Geekbench 6 Single
1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,145
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10875H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 5825C uses FP6 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-10875HRyzen 7 5825C
Socket
BGA1440
FP6
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 4.0+33%
Max RAM Speed
DDR4-3200
Max RAM Capacity
64 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
8
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-10875H) / Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C). The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i7-10875H requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureCore i7-10875HRyzen 7 5825C
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 8
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes