Intel Core i7-10870H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Entry-level

The Intel Core i7-10870H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2019.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3399, at an average price of $4132.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 155% faster and its entry price is $1699 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i7-10870H a good processor?

The Intel Core i7-10870H is an entry-level processor. It is a mid-power chip (35 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 173 of 271 and delivers 22.3% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 35 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core i7-10870H from?

Intel Core i7-10870H came out in 2019.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core i7-10870H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 5650U.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i7-10870H cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from $3399, at an average price of $4132.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 9 386H is 155% faster and its entry price is $1699 lower.

Specs

Model i7-10870H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i7
Socket BGA 1440
System bus rate 8 GT/s
Motherboard chipset Intel HM470
Boost frequency 5 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 16
Frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache 16 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Codename Comet Lake
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x16,2x8,1x8+2x4
Configurable TDP-down 35 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 3,1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 65 W

Performance summary

#173 of 271
Relative performance 22.3%
Laptops 3
Price from $3399
Average price $4132

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 9 386H 56.8% From $1700 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 55.9% From $1500 Intel Core Ultra 9 285H 54.6% From $1809 Intel Core Ultra 7 265H 54.4% From $2383 AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370 53.2% From $2790

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