Ryzen 7 5825C
VS
Core i7-10875H

Ryzen 7 5825C vs Core i7-10875H

AMD

Ryzen 7 5825C

8 Cores16 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2022
VS
Intel

Core i7-10875H

8 Cores16 Thrd45 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

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 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 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 Comparison

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🏆 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.
InsightRyzen 7 5825CCore i7-10875H
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
✨ Modern (Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023) / 7 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-H (2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 7 5825CCore i7-10875H
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($400)
More affordable ($0)

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 Ryzen 7 5825C and Core i7-10875H

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.

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.

Processing Power

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

FeatureRyzen 7 5825CCore i7-10875H
Cores / Threads
8 / 16
8 / 16
Boost Clock
4.5 GHz
4.9 GHz+9%
Base Clock
2 GHz
2.3 GHz+15%
L3 Cache
16 MB (total)+33%
12 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512K (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
7 nm-50%
14 nm
Architecture
Barcelo (Zen 3) (2022−2023)
Comet Lake-H (2020)
PassMark
14,561
14,509
Cinebench R23 Multi
9,551
Geekbench 6 Single
1,961
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,145
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Memory & Platform

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

FeatureRyzen 7 5825CCore i7-10875H
Socket
FP6
BGA1440
PCIe Generation
PCIe 4.0+33%
PCIe 3.0
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: Yes (Ryzen 7 5825C) / not specified (Core i7-10875H). The Ryzen 7 5825C includes integrated graphics (Radeon Vega 8), while the Core i7-10875H requires a dedicated GPU.

FeatureRyzen 7 5825CCore i7-10875H
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon Vega 8
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
Yes