Core i7-8750H vs Core i7-5820K

Core i7-8750H

6 Cores12 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2018

Core i7-5820K

6 Cores12 Thrd140 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-8750H

6 / 12

9,769

0.0%

9,826

+0.6%

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 i7-8750H is positioned at rank 304 and the Core i7-5820K is on rank 686, so the Core i7-8750H 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 i7-8750H

#292

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

450%

#293

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

444%

#294

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

407%

#295

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

406%

#296

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

402%

#298

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

388%

#299

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

372%

#300

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

372%

#301

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

362%

#304

Core i7-8750H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-5820K

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

12340%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11660%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8466%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2551%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2020%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1767%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1012%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

999%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

910%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

910%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

899%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

875%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

863%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

859%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

852%

#686

Core i7-5820K

MSRP: $389|Avg: $103

100%

#687

Core i3-4330

MSRP: $138|Avg: $60

100%

#689

Core i7-7700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $75

98%

#690

Core i3-4150T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $30

98%

#691

Core i7-6800K

MSRP: $434|Avg: $120

98%

#692

Core i7-3770S

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

98%

#693

Core i5-4670S

MSRP: $213|Avg: $30

98%

#694

Core i5-3550

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

98%

#695

Core i3-7300

MSRP: $184|Avg: $46

97%

#696

FX-4300

MSRP: $122|Avg: $25

97%

#697

Core i5-3450

MSRP: $184|Avg: $95

97%

#698

Celeron G550

MSRP: $52|Avg: $15

97%

#700

Core i3-4370T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $138

96%

#701

FX-6200

MSRP: $169|Avg: $25

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i7-8750H (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Core i7-5820K
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($103)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-E (2014) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-5820K (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-8750H	Core i7-5820K
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($103)

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 i7-8750H Benchmark Check

Core i7-5820K Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-8750H and Core i7-5820K

Core i7-8750H

The Core i7-8750H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB. 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: 9,769 points. Launch price was $395.

Core i7-5820K

The Core i7-5820K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-E (2014) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 15 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 140 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 9,826 points. Launch price was $410.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-8750H and Core i7-5820K share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.1 GHz on the Core i7-8750H versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-5820K — a 13% clock advantage for the Core i7-8750H (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.3 GHz). The Core i7-8750H uses the Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-5820K uses Haswell-E (2014) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-8750H scores 9,769 against the Core i7-5820K's 9,826 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-5820K. L3 cache: 9 MB on the Core i7-8750H vs 15 MB (total) on the Core i7-5820K.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Core i7-5820K
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.1 GHz+14%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
L3 Cache	9 MB	15 MB (total)+67%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Coffee Lake-H (2018−2019)	Haswell-E (2014)
PassMark	9,769	9,826
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	5,700
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,134
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	5,383

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-8750H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-5820K uses LGA2011 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR4-2666 memory speed. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core i7-8750H) vs 4 (Core i7-5820K). PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-8750H) vs 28 (Core i7-5820K) — the Core i7-5820K offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i7-8750H	Core i7-5820K
Socket	BGA1440	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	64 GB
RAM Channels	2	4+100%
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	28+75%

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Advanced Features

Only the Core i7-5820K has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-8750H) vs Yes (Core i7-5820K). The Core i7-8750H includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Core i7-5820K requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-8750H targets Mobile, Core i7-5820K targets Enthusiast Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-5820K rivals Ryzen 5 1600.