Intel Core i5-11400H vs Intel Core i7-10870H

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Intel Core i5-11400H or Intel Core i5-11400H – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-11400H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-11400H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1787 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10870H features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10870H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-11400H Name Intel Core i7-10870H
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
11 Generation 10
Intel Core i 11000H Group Intel Core i 10000H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-11400H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-11400H is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-10870H has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10870H is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 5.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 5.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
12 Threads 16
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 8
6x Cores 8x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-11400H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-11400H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU), which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-10870H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10870H uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
Q2/2021 Release date Q4/2017
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (16 EU) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 192
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
16 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
1.45 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
128.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-3200 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
35 W TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-11400H is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10870H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2021 Release date Q3/2020
-- Part Number --
5.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Tiger Lake H Architecture Comet Lake H
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1787 Socket BGA 1440
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
250 $ Release price 417 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
15914
15914
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
14788
14788

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
9237
9237
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
8814
8814

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
7451
7451
Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
6576
6576

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
6822
6822
Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
6237
6237

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
4299
4299
Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
3669
3669

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
3745
3745
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
3457
3457

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
1922
1922
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1565
1565

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
1442
1442
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1264
1264

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
1415
1415
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
1228
1228

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-11400H
6C 12T @ 2.7 GHz
545
545
Intel Core i7-10870H
8C 16T @ 2.2 GHz
499
499