i7-1265U vs i7-10870H

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10870H
2020
8 cores / 16 threads, 45 Watt
9.07
+4.5%
Core i7-1265U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.68

Core i7-10870H outperforms Core i7-1265U by a minimal 4% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking843869
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency19.0754.76
Architecture codenameComet Lake-H (2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date17 September 2020 (4 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores8 (Octa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1612
Base clock speed2.2 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus rate8 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1440FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)45 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size128 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Quick Sync Video++
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHz1.25 GHz
Execution Unitsno data96

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@30Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-10870H 9.07
+4.5%
i7-1265U 8.68

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-10870H 14400
+4.4%
i7-1265U 13794

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i7-10870H 1445
i7-1265U 1946
+34.7%

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i7-10870H 6094
i7-1265U 6335
+4%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-10870H 1659
+23.4%
i7-1265U 1345

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-10870H 200
i7-1265U 240
+20%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-10870H 7736
i7-1265U 8127
+5.1%

Blender(-)

i7-10870H 292
i7-1265U 424
+45%

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-10870H 1283
i7-1265U 1740
+35.6%

7-Zip Single

i7-10870H 5296
+0.2%
i7-1265U 5286

7-Zip

i7-10870H 44976
+30.7%
i7-1265U 34399

WebXPRT 3

i7-10870H 225
i7-1265U 280
+24.2%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 9.07 8.68
Recency 17 September 2020 23 February 2022
Physical cores 8 10
Threads 16 12
Power consumption (TDP) 45 Watt 15 Watt

i7-10870H has a 4.5% higher aggregate performance score, and 33.3% more threads.

i7-1265U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 1 year, 25% more physical cores, and 200% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between Core i7-10870H and Core i7-1265U.


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