Core i9-10880H vs Core i5-1345U

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 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 Per Dollar Core i5-1345U

#96

Ryzen AI Max PRO 380

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

108%

#97

Core Ultra 5 226V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

108%

#101

Core i5-1350P

MSRP: $320|Avg: $250

103%

#102

Core i3-1220P

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

102%

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

101%

#110

Core i5-1345U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

100%

#119

Ryzen 7 PRO 250

MSRP: $400|Avg: $380

96%

#120

Core i7-11850HE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $75

94%

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

92%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

92%

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 i5-1345U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i9-10880H	Core i5-1345U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-U (2023) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i9-10880H	Core i5-1345U
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 i9-10880H Benchmark Check

Core i5-1345U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i9-10880H and Core i5-1345U

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.

Core i5-1345U

The Core i5-1345U 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 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 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: 14,226 points. Launch price was $309.

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Processing Power

The Core i9-10880H packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i5-1345U offers 10 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-1345U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 5.1 GHz on the Core i9-10880H versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i5-1345U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Core i9-10880H (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i9-10880H uses the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-1345U uses Raptor Lake-U (2023) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i9-10880H scores 14,240 against the Core i5-1345U's 14,226 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i9-10880H. L3 cache: 16 MB on the Core i9-10880H vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i5-1345U.

Feature	Core i9-10880H	Core i5-1345U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16	10 / 12+25%
Boost Clock	5.1 GHz+9%	4.7 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+44%	1.6 GHz
L3 Cache	16 MB+33%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	2 MB+60%	1.25 MB (per core)
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-H (2020)	Raptor Lake-U (2023)
PassMark	14,240	14,226

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Memory & Platform

The Core i9-10880H uses the BGA1440 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-1345U uses FCBGA1744 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.