Intel Core i7-10870H vs Intel Atom C3708

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Intel Core i7-10870H or Intel Core i7-10870H – 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 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.
The Intel Atom C3708 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3708, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 10000H Group Intel Atom C3000
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i7-10870H Name Intel Atom C3708
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Atom C3708 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3708 is 1.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 8
normal Core architecture normal
16 Threads 8
8x Cores 8x
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.2 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
5.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics.
Q4/2017 Release date --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name
12 Direct X --
192 Shaders --
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
14 nm Technology --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 45.8 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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
128.0 GB Max. Memory 256.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10870H is manufactured using a 14 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 Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2020 Release date Q3/2017
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
417 $ Release price 209 $
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1310
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
4.0 MB L2-Cache 16.0 MB
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Comet Lake H Architecture Denverton