Core i7-8569U vs Core i5-10300H

Core i7-8569U

4 Cores8 Thrd28 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Core i5-10300H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8569U

4 / 8

8,135

0.0%

8,209

+0.9%

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. The Core i7-8569U is positioned at rank 191 and the Core i5-10300H is on rank 390, so the Core i7-8569U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 i7-8569U

#179

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

361%

#180

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

355%

#181

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

326%

#182

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

325%

#183

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

322%

#185

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

311%

#186

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

298%

#187

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

297%

#188

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

289%

#191

Core i7-8569U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#194

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

100%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10300H

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

100%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

98%

#378

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

536%

#379

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

528%

#380

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

485%

#381

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

483%

#382

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

478%

#384

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

462%

#385

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

443%

#386

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

442%

#387

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

430%

#390

Core i5-10300H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#391

Core i5-1145GRE

MSRP: $362|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-8569U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-10300H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Core i5-10300H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-8569U	Core i5-10300H
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 i7-8569U Benchmark Check

Core i5-10300H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

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

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

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Memory & Platform

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

Feature	Core i7-8569U	Core i5-10300H
Socket	FCBGA1528	BGA1440
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2933
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-8569U) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10300H). 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.