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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£370
  • Avg. price in US: ~$450
  • PassMark benchmark result: 14445
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.1 GHz

Intel Core i7 10875H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.8

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.8

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

4.5

Performance

18.0%

4.2

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

6.8

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

?

User reviews

30.0%

?

Popularity

  • 4.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.3

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    7.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 3.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    3.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    5.2

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

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Best prices in UK

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Verdict

The Intel Core i7-10875H is a high-performance 10th Gen Comet Lake mobile processor featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, designed for high-end gaming laptops and mobile workstations. It operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz with a maximum Thermal Velocity Boost frequency of 5.1 GHz and includes a 16 MB L3 cache, a 45W TDP, and support for up to 128 GB of DDR4-2933 RAM. Its primary strengths lie in its excellent single-core performance, the inclusion of 8 cores in the i7 lineup for the first time, and integrated Intel Quick Sync for video acceleration. However, the processor is frequently held back by high power consumption and significant thermal output, often leading to temperatures exceeding 90°C and resulting in thermal throttling during sustained heavy workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 10875H

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

?

Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

4.8
Intel Core i7 10875H has a technical score of 4.83 points, which is lower than that of 57.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i7 10875H has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.8

Overall score

40.0%

8.6

Price

6.0
Intel Core i7 10875H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6 points, which is lower than 65.3% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i7 10875H belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1440
Intel Core i7 10875H uses the FCBGA1440 CPU socket, which is older than that of 81.4% of processors and equal to that of 4.8% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

HM470, QM480, WM490
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i7 10875H uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

8
Intel Core i7 10875H has 8 CPU cores, which is more than 63.4% of processors and equal to 13.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

16
Intel Core i7 10875H offers 16 CPU threads, which is more than 71.1% of processors and equal to 13.9% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i7 10875H offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

5.1 GHz
Intel Core i7 10875H reaches a boost clock of 5.1 GHz which is higher than that of 86.1% of processors and equal to that of 4.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

8 x 2.3 GHz
Intel Core i7 10875H has a base clock of 8x2.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i7 10875H uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i7 10875H is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

16 MB
Intel Core i7 10875H has an L3 cache of 16 MB which is larger than that of 64.2% of processors and equal to that of 12.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

2 MB
Intel Core i7 10875H has an L2 cache of 2 MB which is smaller than that of 51.3% of processors and equal to that of 11.1% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

512 KB
Intel Core i7 10875H has an L1 cache of 512 KB which is larger than that of 63.6% of processors and equal to that of 9.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
Intel Core i7 10875H supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 26.3% of processors and equal to that of 31.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,933 MHz
Intel Core i7 10875H supports memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR4-2933 MHz
Intel Core i7 10875H supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR4-2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.8% of processors and equal to 4% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
Intel Core i7 10875H supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 61.9% of processors and equal to 21.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i7 10875H includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 630
Intel Core i7 10875H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630 integrated GPU, which is more advanced than that in 44.3% of processors and equal to that in 8.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i7 10875H has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

350 MHz
Intel Core i7 10875H has an integrated GPU clock of 350 MHz which is higher than that of 43.5% of processors and equal to that of 29.6% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i7 10875H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 65.8% of processors and equal to 2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 10875H has a TDP of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.9% of processors and equal to that of 11.4% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

45 W
Intel Core i7 10875H has a base power of 45 W which is lower than that of 39.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

80 W
Intel Core i7 10875H has a boost power of 80 W which is higher than that of 55.4% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

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Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i7 10875H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i7 10875H vs the average processor

  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
    When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 16+

    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.16 vs 8
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
    When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=128 GB

    Intel Core i7 10875H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.128 GB vs 64 GB
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.8 vs 6
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
    When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=16 MB

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.16 MB vs 8 MB
  • 28.2% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,569 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,569 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.3,569 vs 2,783
  • 37.2% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,577 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,577 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.6,577 vs 4,793
  • 37.1% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,445 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,445 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.14,445 vs 10,532.5
  • 18.6% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 28.2% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,569 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 37.2% higher multi-core score
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (6,577 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 37.1% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,445 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 8.3% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,688 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher L3 cache than the average processor (16 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% larger L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher L1 cache than the average processor (512 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 2x more memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 10875H has more maximum memory capacity than the average processor (128 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.

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Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 10875H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 10875H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 10875H uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 10875H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 10875H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • 25% higher boost power
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (80 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 10875H uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i7 10875H uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 10875H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i7 10875H has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i7 10875H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core i7 10875H supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 10875H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
    What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

    Importance: HIGH

    Intel Core i7 10875H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).FCBGA1440 vs FP2
  • 48% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 10875H is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).
    Intel Core i7 10875H is more expensive than the average processor (£370 vs £250).£370 vs £250
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 10875H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i7 10875H has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (2 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.2 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core i7 10875H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
    When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i7 10875H supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
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What customers like about Intel Core i7 10875H?

  • High core count for the i7 range, offering 8 cores and 16 threads for improved multitasking and productivity
  • Strong single-core performance with a high boost clock up to 5.1GHz, beneficial for gaming and single-threaded applications like Photoshop
  • Effective for video editing tasks, such as smoothly handling 4K footage in Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Features 16 PCIe 3.0 lanes, providing higher bandwidth between the CPU and GPU compared to some contemporary rivals
  • Significant performance gains (10-20%) over previous generations like the i7-9750H in both single and multi-threaded workloads

What customers dislike about Intel Core i7 10875H?

  • Prone to high temperatures, often reaching 90°C–95°C or higher under heavy load, which can lead to thermal throttling
  • Inefficient power consumption compared to AMD Ryzen 4000/5000 series, resulting in shorter battery life for laptops
  • Performance is heavily dependent on the laptop's thermal design; thin-and-light chassis often struggle to maintain peak frequencies
  • Often outclassed by competing Ryzen processors in long-term multi-threaded tasks while consuming more power
  • Undervolting is frequently locked on many models due to security vulnerabilities, limiting users' ability to manually reduce heat

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laptopmedia.com
04/02/2021
[Comparison] Intel Core i7-10870H vs Core i7-10875H

The Intel Core i7-10870H and Core i7-10875H are nearly identical 14nm Comet Lake-H processors, both featuring 8 cores and 16 threads, according to LaptopMedia. The primary difference lies in clock speeds, with the i7-10875H featuring a slightly higher 2.30 GHz base and 5.10 GHz boost clock compared to the 2.20 GHz base and 5.00 GHz boost of the i7-10870H. Benchmark results show...Read more

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pcreview.co.uk
05/05/2020
Latest Core i7-10875H & RTX 2070 Super–AERO 17 HDR Creator Laptop Unboxing

The GIGABYTE Aero 17 HDR XB, powered by an Intel Core i7-10875H and NVIDIA RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, is a 17.3-inch laptop designed for creators needing high performance. It features a 4K UHD IPS display with X-Rite Pantone calibration, 100% Adobe RGB coverage, and over 500 nits brightness, making it ideal for creative work. Key advantages include its fast processing power, thin-bezel...Read more

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kitguru.net
26/10/2020
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Review (i7-10875H/2080 Super Max-Q)

Luke Hill's review on KitGuru finds the Razer Blade 15 Advanced (i7-10875H/RTX 2080 Super Max-Q) to be a "portable powerhouse," blending high-end performance with premium, 2.2kg aluminum build quality. The standout 15.6-inch 4K 60Hz OLED display offers excellent color accuracy, while the vapor chamber cooling manages the 8-core CPU and GPU effectively. While gaming at 1080p is...Read more

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techspot.com
16/04/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H Review: 8 Cores, 16 Threads for Laptops

The TechSpot review of the Intel Core i7-10875H highlights the chip as a significant, competition-driven shift, introducing 8 cores and 16 threads to the mobile Core i7 lineup, built on a refined 14nm++ process. While it successfully delivers high single-core performance (up to 5.1 GHz) and excellent performance in burst workloads like Adobe Photoshop, it struggles with efficiency...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
24/11/2020
[Comparison] Intel Core i7-10875H vs Intel Core i7-10750H

LaptopMedia analysis reveals the 8-core Intel Core i7-10875H significantly outperforms the 6-core i7-10750H in demanding tasks, offering a 33% advantage in Cinebench 15 and 26% faster Photoshop rendering. While both share a 14nm architecture, the i7-10875H provides superior multi-threaded performance, larger 16MB L3 cache, and better efficiency for professional workloads, whereas...Read more

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kitguru.net
26/10/2020
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Review (i7-10875H/2080 Super Max-Q)

The KitGuru review of the Razer Blade 15 Advanced (2020) highlights a "portable powerhouse" featuring an Intel Core i7-10875H, RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, and a stunning 4K OLED display within a slim, premium aluminium chassis. Performance is solid, with a vapor chamber cooling system that keeps noise manageable, although native 4K gaming requires resolution scaling for high frame rates....Read more

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pcworld.com
15/04/2020
Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake H review: The best Core i7 in a gaming laptop

The PCWorld review highlights the Intel Core i7-10875H as a major milestone, bringing 8 cores and 16 threads to the mainstream Core i7 line, largely to compete with AMD's Ryzen 4000 series. Tested in a Gigabyte Aero 17, this chip offers superior single-core speeds up to 5.1GHz, resulting in exceptional performance for gaming and bursty, single-threaded applications. While delivering...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
21/06/2021
Our articles with the Intel Core i7-10875H tag

The Intel Core i7-10875H brings 8-core, 16-thread performance to the mainstream i7 tier, offering significant multi-threaded upgrades over previous 6-core models. Based on analyses, it delivers high clock speeds (up to 5.1 GHz) and strong 3D rendering performance, often rivaling previous-generation i9 processors. Key pros include increased core counts for future-proofing and high...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
08/11/2020
Comet Lake - Intel Core i7-10875H Review

The Intel Core i7-10875H brings 8 cores and 16 threads to the 10th-gen "Comet Lake-H" lineup for the first time, offering a 2.3 GHz base clock and up to 5.1 GHz boost on a 14nm++ process. Aimed at high-end laptops, it delivers a 10-20% performance increase over the 6-core i7-9750H, with strengths including high single-core performance, professional vPro support, and QuickSync...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
01/05/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H Review: The Performance Crown is Partially Lost

Hardwareluxx reviews the Intel Core i7-10875H, an 8-core/16-thread Comet Lake-H processor that brings high-end performance to a more accessible price point, featuring a 2.3 GHz base clock and up to 5.1 GHz boost. Pros include excellent single-core performance and strong results in bursty, creative applications, alongside a 10-20% multi-core improvement over its 6-core predecessor....Read more

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computerbase.de
15/04/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H 'Comet Lake-H' Review

The ComputerBase review of the Intel Core i7-10875H highlights it as a significant milestone, bringing 8 cores and 16 threads to the Core i7 tier for the first time. Based on the 14nm++ process, this CPU offers a 10–20% performance increase over its predecessor. Key pros include exceptional single-core performance for tasks like Photoshop and effective QuickSync for video editing,...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
30/04/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H Review: The performance crown is partially lost

The Intel Core i7-10875H brings 8-core/16-thread performance to the mainstream mobile tier, featuring high single-core speeds up to 5.1 GHz on a refined 14nm process. While offering robust gaming performance and support for modern platform features like DDR4-2933 RAM, the processor suffers from high power consumption and significant heat generation that requires heavy-duty laptop...Read more

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computerbase.de
15/04/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H Review: Benchmark Results and Verdict

The Intel Core i7-10875H, featured in a ComputerBase review, marks a significant, yet power-hungry, shift as the first 8-core, 16-thread CPU in Intel's mobile i7 lineup, built on a refined 14nm process with up to 5.1 GHz "Thermal Velocity Boost". It boasts excellent single-core performance suitable for gaming and burst-heavy tasks, alongside support for DDR4-2933 RAM and Intel...Read more

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laptopspirit.fr
15/06/2020
Core i7-10875H Review and News

The Intel Core i7-10875H, featured on LaptopSpirit, is a 10th Gen "Comet Lake-H" processor designed for high-performance laptops, offering 8 cores and 16 threads for demanding, multi-threaded workloads like 4K video editing and 3D rendering. Pros include exceptional multi-core performance, delivering significantly faster results than previous 6-core models, alongside support for...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
24/11/2020
All our articles tagged with Core i7-10875H

The Intel Core i7-10875H is an 8-core, 16-thread 10th-gen processor designed for high-performance laptops, offering a 2.30 GHz base clock and up to 5.10 GHz boost. Benchmarks indicate a significant multi-threaded performance uplift compared to the 6-core i7-10750H, delivering up to 33% better performance in Cinebench 15. Key pros include excellent multi-core efficiency for 3D...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
27/11/2020
Intel Core i7-10875H vs Intel Core i9-9980HK Comparison

LaptopMedia's review highlights that the 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H outperforms the 9th Gen Core i9-9980HK due to newer architecture and faster RAM support, showing a 10% advantage in Cinebench 15 and a 2% lead in Photoshop. The i7-10875H serves as a better-value, high-performance option with a higher 5.1 GHz boost clock, while the i9-9980HK offers an unlocked multiplier for...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
21/06/2021
Comparison: Intel Core i7-11800H vs Core i7-10875H

LaptopMedia's comparison shows the Intel Core i7-11800H (10nm) outperforming the i7-10875H (14nm) in 3D and 2D rendering, offering a 30% jump in Cinebench 20 multi-core tests and faster Photoshop speeds. The 11th Gen chip proves superior for professional workflows due to higher clock speeds and efficiency, while the 10th Gen becomes a lower-cost, albeit slower, alternative. While...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/05/2021
Lenovo ThinkPad P15v Review: Core i7-10875H Performance Test

The Lenovo ThinkPad P15v (Gen 1) is a professional mobile workstation featuring a rigid design and an exceptional UHD IPS display covering 100% Adobe RGB with 575 nits brightness. It offers superb internal expandability with two SODIMM slots and two M.2 PCIe slots, and supports ECC memory with Xeon processors. However, the machine is limited by an underpowered NVIDIA Quadro P620 GPU...Read more

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smartworld.it
08/10/2020
MSI Creator 17 A10SF-248IT Review: Featuring Intel Core i7-10875H

The MSI Creator 17 is defined by its pioneering 17.3-inch 4K Mini LED display, offering 1,000 nits brightness and exceptional color accuracy (Delta E < 2) for professional, high-end HDR content creation. Performance is exceptional, driven by up to an Intel Core i9-11900H and NVIDIA RTX 3080, making it a capable alternative to desktop workstations for heavy rendering tasks. However,...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
25/12/2020
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 (Legion 7i) Laptop Review: Top Performance and Display

The Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05 (Legion 7i) is a premium 15-inch gaming laptop featuring an all-aluminum chassis, Intel Core i9-10980HK processor, and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, offering top-tier performance for gaming and content creation. Key highlights include a high-quality 240 Hz IPS display with 500-570 nits brightness and improved vapor chamber cooling that effectively...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
28/08/2020
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition (i7-10875H, RTX 2080 Super Max-Q) Review

The Notebookcheck review of the 2020 Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition highlights a premium, slim 17.8 mm gaming laptop featuring an Intel Core i7-10875H and NVIDIA RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, balancing portability with high-end power. Key advantages include the 300 Hz IPS display with accurate colours, top-tier CNC aluminium build, and an improved keyboard layout. However, the machine...Read more

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