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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£450
  • Avg. price in US: ~$560
  • PassMark benchmark result: 14309
  • N. of physical cores: 8
  • CPU boost clock speed: 5.3 GHz

Intel Core i9 10885H review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

5.3

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%

5.3

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Good
5.3

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%

5.4

Performance

18.0%

4.1

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

5.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.1

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.8

Platform

1.0%

7.0

Integrated Graphics

Good
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 5.0
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    4.6

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    8.5

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    3.3

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    3.5

    N. of physical cores

  • 6.3
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    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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Verdict

The Intel Core i9-10885H is a high-performance 10th Gen mobile processor based on the 14nm Comet Lake-H architecture, featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a 16MB Smart Cache. It operates at a base frequency of 2.40 GHz and can reach a maximum turbo boost of 5.30 GHz with a standard 45W TDP. Its primary advantages include excellent multi-threaded performance for demanding professional workloads and support for enterprise-grade features like Intel vPro. However, the chip's high power consumption and heat generation often lead to thermal throttling in slim laptops, and it lacks the unlocked multiplier for manual overclocking found in its HK-series counterparts.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i9 10885H

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%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

5.3
Intel Core i9 10885H has a technical score of 5.31 points, which is higher than that of 51.4% 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 i9 10885H 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%

5.3

Overall score

40.0%

8.1

Price

6.2
Intel Core i9 10885H has a quality-to-price ratio of 6.2 points, which is lower than 56.1% 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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

N/A
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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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

5.3 GHz
Intel Core i9 10885H reaches a boost clock of 5.3 GHz which is higher than that of 92.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.9% 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 2.4 GHz
Intel Core i9 10885H has a base clock of 8x2.4 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode)
Intel Core i9 10885H supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 78.5% of processors and equal to 0.8% 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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

115 W
Intel Core i9 10885H has a boost power of 115 W which is higher than that of 72.4% of processors and equal to that of 5.7% 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

28 seconds
Intel Core i9 10885H has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
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 i9 10885H supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 35 W
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Intel Core i9 10885H vs the average processor

  • 23.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 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 i9 10885H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i9 10885H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
    What it is: Built-in hardware support for accelerating encryption and cryptographic tasks.
    When it matters: When encryption speed or secure workloads matter to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i9 10885H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 35.9% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,309 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 i9 10885H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,309 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.14,309 vs 10,532.5
  • 22.2% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,400 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 i9 10885H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,400 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.3,400 vs 2,783
  • Includes crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i9 10885H includes crypto acceleration, the average processor does not.
  • 23.3% higher boost clock
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (5.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 8 more CPU threads
    Intel Core i9 10885H has more CPU threads than the average processor (16 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 2 more CPU cores
    Intel Core i9 10885H has more CPU cores than the average processor (8 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 35.9% higher PassMark score
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (14,309 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 22.2% better multi-core performance
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher multi-core performance than the average processor (3,400 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 7.9% better single-core performance
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,678 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 2x larger L3 cache
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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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Platform
Performance
Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 10885H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i9 10885H uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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.
  • 15.7% larger die size
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher die size than the average processor (206 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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.
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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
  • 79.7% higher boost power
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    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

    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher boost power draw than the average processor (115 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.115 W vs 64 W
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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
  • 80% more expensive
    Intel Core i9 10885H is more expensive than the average processor (£450 vs £250).
    Intel Core i9 10885H is more expensive than the average processor (£450 vs £250).£450 vs £250
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,440 vs FP2).FCBGA1440 vs FP2
  • 15.7% larger die size
    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher die size than the average processor (206 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i9 10885H has a higher die size than the average processor (206 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².206 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 20% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i9 10885H 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 i9 10885H 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
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What customers like about Intel Core i9 10885H?

  • High core and thread count (8C/16T) provides strong multitasking and parallel processing power
  • Capable of very fast burst speeds with a turbo clock up to 5.3GHz
  • Includes vPro support, making it suitable for professional workstation and commercial environments
  • Excellent for intensive creative tasks like video editing, CAD work, and 3D rendering
  • Large 16MB L3 cache helps reduce processing bottlenecks in data-heavy applications
  • Good performance for gaming when paired with a high-end dedicated GPU

What customers dislike about Intel Core i9 10885H?

  • Severe thermal issues often lead to temperatures hitting 90°C–100°C under load
  • Significant thermal throttling frequently limits sustained performance to much lower clock speeds
  • High power consumption makes it less efficient than competing mobile chips
  • Performance can be inconsistent depending heavily on the laptop's cooling solution
  • Poor value for gaming-only builds compared to the cheaper i7-10875H or newer generations
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 630 is outdated and not suitable for modern gaming without a dedicated GPU

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openbenchmarking.org
12/01/2024
Intel Core I9-10885H Benchmarks, Linux Performance

The Intel Core i9-10885H, a 14nm "Comet Lake" laptop processor from Q2 2020, offers high-frequency single-core performance up to 5.3GHz, making it strong for tasks like audio encoding and gaming when coupled with a robust GPU. However, it faces significant thermal and efficiency limitations, frequently throttling under heavy loads, especially in thinner designs, and struggles to...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
26/03/2026
Intel Core i9-10885H - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i9-10885H is a 10th Gen "Comet Lake" mobile processor featuring 8 cores, 16 threads, and a high 5.30 GHz max turbo frequency. It offers strong single-core performance for demanding tasks and professional vPro management, but suffers from significant thermal throttling in limited cooling environments, sometimes underperforming cheaper alternatives. While highly...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core i9-10885H - LaptopMedia Specifications and Benchmarks

The Intel Core i9-10885H is an 8-core, 16-thread Comet Lake-H mobile processor featuring a 2.40 GHz base clock and a 5.30 GHz max turbo frequency. While offering high single-core performance suitable for gaming and 3D rendering, its 14nm architecture faces stiff competition from newer, more efficient processors. Key pros include high core counts, robust professional vPro features,...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i9-10885H (12T): Performance and Specifications Review

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, a 24-core (8 E) processor operating on a 12-thread CPU-Z benchmark, delivers top-tier performance with a single-thread score of approximately 912 and a 6.2 GHz boost clock. Pros include class-leading single-threaded speeds for gaming and high-end multi-threaded capabilities for rendering, alongside LGA 1700 platform versatility. However, the chip is...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
01/03/2026
CPU-Z Single-Thread Benchmark for Intel Core i9-10885H

The CPU-Z benchmark for the Intel Core i5-4670 validates system specifications and provides a quick, objective snapshot of CPU performance. Pros include immediate access to real-time clock speeds, core count, and an easy-to-read comparison against other processors. However, a major con is the benchmark's focus on synthetic, short-term loads, which may not accurately represent...Read more

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mgaillard.fr
26/07/2020
XPS 17: CPU Thermal Benchmarking

The review on mgaillard.fr analyzes the thermal performance of the Dell XPS 17 (9700) with an Intel Core i7-10875H and RTX 2060, highlighting that the vapor chamber allows the CPU to maintain roughly 60W–65W power and 3.2 GHz speeds in "Ultra Performance" mode. A significant drawback, or con, is the "Optimized" power profile, which unnecessarily limits the CPU to 35W and 2.4 GHz...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/09/2020
HP Omen 15 (15-dh1000) review: RTX Super Max-Q and 10th Gen Intel CPUs for the win

The HP Omen 15 (15-dh1000) is a high-performance gaming laptop featuring an all-metal chassis, 10th Gen Intel CPUs, and NVIDIA RTX Super Max-Q graphics. Key strengths include excellent upgradeability with dual M.2 slots, "Omen Tempest Cooling," and high-refresh-rate display options up to 300Hz. However, the device is held back by short battery life, a relatively heavy design, and...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
27/04/2021
HP ZBook Power G7 review: impeccable build quality, supreme security, and commendable performance

The HP ZBook Power G7 is a 15-inch workstation featuring a durable 100% aluminum, MIL-STD 810H chassis and high-performance options up to an Intel Core i9-10885H or Xeon W-10855M with ECC memory. Designed for heavy tasks, it supports up to 64GB of RAM and NVIDIA Quadro graphics (P620 to T2000 Max-Q), while maintaining effective thermal management, a 1.89 kg weight, and over 8 hours...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
05/08/2020
Dell XPS 15 9500 Review: Finally the Redesign We've All Been Waiting For

The Dell XPS 15 9500 features a significant redesign with a 16:10, 500-nit, 100% sRGB display and a premium aluminum/carbon fiber build, alongside a massive, responsive touchpad and improved quad-speakers. Performance is driven by 10th Gen Intel CPUs and GTX 1650 Ti graphics, with excellent 64GB RAM and dual M.2 SSD storage upgradability, though the system suffers from thermal...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
23/10/2020
HP Envy 15 (15-ep0000) review - HP has done something impressive

The HP ENVY 15 (15-ep0000) is a premium, all-aluminum 15.6-inch laptop featuring a robust, MacBook Pro-like design with a 18.4 mm profile and 2.15 kg weight. It targets creators with high-end display options, including a 4K UHD AMOLED panel with 400 nits brightness, alongside premium Bang & Olufsen audio. Performance is a standout, utilizing a vapor chamber to maintain high clock...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
07/08/2020
Dell XPS 17 9700 review – a 17-inch laptop in a 15-inch chassis

The Dell XPS 17 9700, analyzed by LaptopMedia, is noted for fitting a 17-inch display into a 15-inch chassis, utilizing CNC aluminum and carbon fiber for a premium, durable build. Its standout 17-inch IPS display offers 600-nit brightness, 100% sRGB coverage, and PWM-free, flicker-free operation, though it has slight luminance non-uniformity. Performance is driven by Intel Core...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
24/03/2021
HP ZBook Studio G7 Laptop Review - The best mobile workstation thanks to vapor chamber and DreamColor

The HP ZBook Studio G7 is a high-performance, 15.6-inch mobile workstation featuring a compact, CNC-milled aluminum chassis that competes with the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch, according to Notebookcheck. Key advantages include an exceptional 4K DreamColor display with high color accuracy, excellent Bang & Olufsen speakers, and a powerful Intel 10th Gen H-series/NVIDIA Quadro RTX...Read more

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tweakers.net
20/10/2020
HP Envy 15 Review - OLED screen for photo editors

The Tweakers review highlights the 2020 HP Envy 15 as a high-performance, cost-effective alternative to premium workstations for creatives, specifically praising its 4K OLED touchscreen with exceptional color calibration. Powered by an Intel Core i7-10750H and NVIDIA RTX 2060, the laptop utilizes a vapor chamber for effective cooling, ensuring strong performance in 4K video editing....Read more

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