Core i7-1355U vs Core i9-10880H

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 i7-1355U

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

108%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

106%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

104%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

103%

#131

Core i7-1355U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i9-10880H

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

#64

Ryzen AI Max PRO 390

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

101%

#68

Core i9-10880H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#73

Core i9-13950HX

MSRP: $590|Avg: $199

98%

#82

Core i7-11700B

MSRP: $323|Avg: $311

94%

#83

Core i7-13700HX

MSRP: $485|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i9-10880H delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-1355U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-1355U	Core i9-10880H
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-1355U	Core i9-10880H
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i7-1355U Benchmark Check

Core i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-1355U and Core i9-10880H

Core i7-1355U

The Core i7-1355U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture. It features 10 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 5 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): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4x-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 14,116 points. Launch price was $469.

Core i9-10880H

The Core i9-10880H 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 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1440. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 16 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 14,240 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-1355U packs 10 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i9-10880H offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-1355U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5 GHz on the Core i7-1355U versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H — a 2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-1355U uses the Raptor Lake-U (2023) architecture (Intel 7 nm), while the Core i9-10880H uses Comet Lake-H (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-1355U scores 14,116 against the Core i9-10880H's 14,240 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-1355U vs 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H.

Feature	Core i7-1355U	Core i9-10880H
Cores / Threads	10 / 12+25%	8 / 16
Boost Clock	5 GHz	5.1 GHz+2%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.3 GHz+35%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	16 MB+33%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)	2 MB+60%
Process	Intel 7 nm-50%	14 nm
Architecture	Raptor Lake-U (2023)	Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark	14,116	14,240

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-1355U uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 5.0), while the Core i9-10880H uses BGA1440 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.