Intel Core i7-975 vs Intel Core i5-10500H

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Intel Core i7-975 or Intel Core i7-975 – 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 i7-975 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition series.
To use the Intel Core i7-975, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10500H features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group Intel Core i 10000H
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
1 Generation 10
Intel Core i7 Extreme Edition Family Intel Core i5
Intel Core i7-975 Name Intel Core i5-10500H
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-975 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-975 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10500H has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10500H is 2.5 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.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.5 GHz
8 Threads 12
None None 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 6x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.33 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 6
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-975 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-10500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10500H 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.
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
-- Max. displays --
-- Technology 14 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
-- Direct X 12
-- Execution units 24
-- Shaders 192
-- Release date Q4/2017
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
3 Memory channels 2
24.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 45 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
None TDP down 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-975 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-10500H is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
45 nm Technology 14 nm
Bloomfield Architecture Comet Lake H
LGA 1366 Socket BGA 1440
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
1059 $ Release price 250 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2020
1.0 MB L2-Cache 4.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)