Core i7-10870H

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i7-10870H

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i7-10870H based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,460 Rank: 512
Rank Name Score Visual
508 Core i7-8809G 5,465
+0.1%
509 Xeon Gold 6126 5,464
+0.1%
510 Core i7-5930K 5,464
+0.1%
511 Core i5-8500B 5,462
+0%
512 Core i7-10870H 5,460
513 Core i5-8400 5,459
+-0%
514 Ryzen 3 5400U 5,459
+-0%
515 Xeon E3-1280 v5 5,455
-0.1%
516 Core i5-10400F 5,455
-0.1%
517 Core i7-5960X 5,453
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i7-10870H based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

5,275 Rank: 482
Rank Name Score Visual
478 Core i7-6800K 5,288
+0.2%
479 Core i7-5930K 5,285
+0.2%
480 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,283
+0.2%
481 Xeon E5-1650 0 5,280
+0.1%
482 Core i7-10870H 5,275
483 Core i9-10885H 5,274
+-0%
484 Ryzen 5 3500 5,273
+-0%
485 Xeon E5-2630L v4 5,263
-0.2%
486 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,262
-0.2%
487 Xeon D-1559 5,260
-0.3%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i7-10870H based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,584 Rank: 494
Rank Name Score Visual
490 Xeon E5-1650 v4 5,589
+0.1%
491 Xeon Gold 6246 5,588
+0.1%
492 Xeon Platinum 8351N 5,588
+0.1%
493 Core i3-7100 5,585
+0%
494 Core i7-10870H 5,584
495 Core i7-5930K 5,583
+-0%
496 Core i5-8350U 5,581
-0.1%
497 Xeon E3-1241 v3 5,577
-0.1%
498 Xeon Gold 5122 5,575
-0.2%
499 Core i7-7700T 5,574
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i7-10870H based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,935 Rank: 417
Rank Name Score Visual
413 Xeon E5-1660 v4 4,946
+0.2%
414 Ryzen 7 1800X 4,946
+0.2%
415 Core i7-5960X 4,945
+0.2%
416 Ryzen 7 5700U 4,936
+0%
417 Core i7-10870H 4,935
418 Core i7-9700K 4,933
+-0%
419 Xeon Silver 4210 4,932
-0.1%
420 Xeon E5-2618L v4 4,932
-0.1%
421 Core i7-9700KF 4,929
-0.1%
422 Core i9-9980HK 4,924
-0.2%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i7-10870H based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,986 Rank: 427
Rank Name Score Visual
423 Core i7-5960X 4,993
+0.1%
424 Ryzen 5 4600U 4,992
+0.1%
425 Xeon E5-2650 v4 4,989
+0.1%
426 Core i7-10875H 4,987
+0%
427 Core i7-10870H 4,986
428 Core 5 120U 4,985
+-0%
429 Ryzen 5 PRO 1600 4,983
-0.1%
430 Core i9-10885H 4,979
-0.1%
431 Xeon E5-1680 v4 4,978
-0.2%
432 Core i5-10600K 4,978
-0.2%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i7-10870H based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,942 Rank: 431
Rank Name Score Visual
427 Ryzen 7 4800U 4,946
+0.1%
428 Xeon E-2146G 4,944
+0%
429 Core 5 120U 4,944
+0%
430 Xeon E-2276G 4,942
+0%
431 Core i7-10870H 4,942
432 Xeon E-2286G 4,941
+-0%
433 Core i5-10600 4,941
+-0%
434 Xeon E-2236 4,940
+-0%
435 Ryzen 7 PRO 5850U 4,940
+-0%
436 Core i5-9600KF 4,938
-0.1%

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Core i7-10870H Details

The Intel Core i7-10870H stands out for its impressive single-core performance, ranking #494 in the single-core score category with a result of 5584. This places it among high-end mobile processors, though it trails behind the very top-tier offerings from both Intel and AMD. Despite being released in September 2020, the Core i7-10870H remains relevant in the mobile segment due to its strong performance and efficient 14 nm manufacturing process. It is built on Intel's Comet Lake-H architecture, featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, thanks to Hyper-Threading, and operates at a base frequency of 2.2 GHz with a turbo boost up to 5.0 GHz, enabling it to handle demanding workloads with ease.

The processor is designed for mobile use, with a 45 W TDP and a BGA 1440 package, making it suitable for high-performance laptops. It supports DDR4 memory at up to 2933 MT/s and includes a PCI-Express 3.0 interface with 16 lanes directly from the CPU. The integrated UHD Graphics provide basic display output without requiring a discrete GPU, though it is not designed for high-end gaming. Cache-wise, the Core i7-10870H includes 0.061 MiB of L1 cache, 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, and a substantial 15.259 MiB of L3 cache, which helps maintain high performance during multi-threaded tasks.

In terms of benchmarking, the Core i7-10870H achieves an overall score of 5460, ranking #512 out of 2060 processors, and a multicore score of 5275, placing it at #482. While it holds its own in single-threaded performance, its multicore score is notably lower compared to modern processors, indicating that its strength lies in tasks that benefit from high clock speeds rather than sustained multi-core throughput. It competes closely with other Intel mobile processors like the Core i9-10885H, which slightly underperforms it in overall score.

The processor supports a wide range of features, including AVX, AVX2, and FMA3, making it suitable for applications that rely on advanced vector instructions, such as video editing and scientific computing. It also includes virtualization support via Intel VT-x and VT-d, enhancing its utility in virtualized environments. However, it lacks AVX-512 support and has a locked multiplier, limiting its overclocking potential.

As of March 2026, the Core i7-10870H remains a solid choice for users seeking a balance between performance and power efficiency in laptops, particularly for tasks that prioritize single-threaded speed. While it no longer leads the market, it still holds its own in competitive rankings and is well-suited for content creation, productivity, and light gaming scenarios.
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Intel Core i7-10870H

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i7-10870H
Cores: 8
Threads: 16
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake-H
Socket: BGA 1440
Package: FC-BGA1440
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 45 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 15.259 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR4

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 CLMUL F16C EIST TXT VT-x VT-d TSX
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