Core i7-10875H
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Core i7-10875H

Intel

PassMark

14,509

2 April 2020 (5 years ago)
45 Watt
Comet Lake-H (2020)

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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Overview

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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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.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of Core i7-10875H specifications and capabilities.

Processing Power

The Core i7-10875H is a 8-core / 16-thread processor based on the Comet Lake-H (2020) architecture, manufactured on a 14 nm process node. It reaches a maximum boost clock of 4.9 GHz from a base frequency of 2.3 GHz— higher boost clocks directly translate to better single-threaded performance and responsiveness in gaming. It carries 12 MB (total) of L3 cache, plus 256K (per core) of L2 cache and 64K (per core) of L1 cache per core. In the PassMark benchmark (a comprehensive multi-threaded test), it scores 14,509, placing it in the Budget performance tier as a Aging generation product.

SpecificationCore i7-10875H
Cores / ThreadsPhysical/logical processing units8C / 16T
Max Boost ClockPeak single-core speed under boost4.9 GHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum operating frequency2.3 GHz
ArchitectureCPU microarchitecture designComet Lake-H (2020)
Process NodeFabrication technology — smaller = more efficient14 nm
L3 CacheShared cache — reduces memory latency for all cores12 MB (total)
L2 CachePer-core fast cache for frequently accessed data256K (per core)
L1 CacheUltra-fast per-core cache64K (per core)
Bus SpeedData bus frequency8 GT/s
Max TemperatureMaximum safe operating temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
64-bit SupportYes
Windows 11 CompatibleYes
PassMark ScoreOverall multi-threaded benchmark score14,509
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10875H fits into the BGA1440 socket and supports PCIe 3.0. It supports DDR4 memory.

SpecificationCore i7-10875H
TypeDesktop or Laptop processorLaptop
SeriesProduct familyIntel Comet Lake
SocketMotherboard socket requiredBGA1440
PCIe GenerationPeripheral interconnect speed — affects GPU and SSD bandwidthPCIe 3.0
RAM TypeSupported memory standardDDR4
Max CPUs in ConfigMulti-socket support for servers1
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Power & Cooling

The Core i7-10875H has a rated TDP (Thermal Design Power) of 45 Watt — this indicates the amount of heat generated under sustained load and determines what cooling solution is needed.

SpecificationCore i7-10875H
TDPThermal Design Power — heat output under sustained workload45 Watt
Max TemperatureMaximum safe junction temperature (Tjmax)100 °C
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Value Analysis

Performance ranking position: #1036 out of all indexed processors.

SpecificationCore i7-10875H
Launch PriceOriginal retail price at launch$450
Performance RankPosition in overall performance ranking#1036
Release DateLaunch date2 April 2020 (5 years ago)
Release Year2020
DesignerArchitecture designer (e.g. Intel, AMD)Intel
ManufacturerFabrication foundry (e.g. TSMC)Intel

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