Intel Core i7-10870H vs Intel Core i7-10610U: comparison

Comparison of Intel Core i7-10870H and Intel Core i7-10610U: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Intel Core i7-10870H has more cores (8 vs 4), more threads (16 vs 8), a higher base clock (2.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz) and a higher maximum clock (5 GHz vs 4.9 GHz).

At the same time, Intel Core i7-10610U has a lower TDP (15 W vs 45 W).

Both processors match on: process node (14 nm), memory channels (2), PCIe version (3).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Core i7-10870HIntel Core i7-10610U
Cores / threads 8 / 16 4 / 8
Max boost clock 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
L3 cache 16 MB 8 MB
TDP 45 W 15 W
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics UHD-графика Intel для процессоров Intel Core 10-го поколения UHD-графика Intel для процессоров Intel Core 10-го поколения

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Core i7-10870H Intel Core i7-10610U
General
Model i7-10870H i7-10610U
Codename Comet Lake Comet Lake
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line Процессоры Intel Core i7 10-го поколения Процессоры Intel Core i7 10-го поколения
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Launch date Q3 2020 Q2 2020
Status Launched Launched
Embedded options available No No
Use conditions PC/Client/Tablet —
Description — Refer to datasheet for details on TDP spec and LPDDR support differences.
CPU
Cores 8 4
Threads 16 8
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Base clock 2.2 GHz 1.8 GHz
Max boost clock 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency 4.8 GHz —
Thermal Velocity Boost frequency 5 GHz —
L3 cache 16 MB 8 MB
Bus speed 8 GT/s 4 GT/s
TDP 45 W 15 W
Configurable TDP-up — 25 W
Configurable TDP-down 35 W 10 W
cTDP-up base frequency — 2.3 GHz
cTDP-down base frequency — 800 MHz
Turbo Boost — Yes (2)
64-bit support Yes Yes
Instruction set width 64 bit 64 bit
Instruction set extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Memory
Max memory size 128 GB 64 GB
Memory types DDR4 DDR4, LPDDR3, LPDDR4
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory bandwidth 45.8 GB/s 45.8 GB/s
ECC memory supported No No
Graphics
Integrated graphics UHD-графика Intel для процессоров Intel Core 10-го поколения UHD-графика Intel для процессоров Intel Core 10-го поколения
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 300 MHz
Graphics max frequency 1.2 GHz 1.15 GHz
Graphics units — 24
Graphics video max memory — 32 GB
Max displays 3 3
Max resolution (DP) 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution (HDMI) 4096x2304@30Hz 4096x2304@24Hz
Max resolution (eDP) 4096x2304@60Hz 4096x2304@60Hz
DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.5 4.5
Graphics device ID 0x9BC4 0x9B41,0x9BCC
Quick Sync Video Yes Yes
Clear Video HD — Yes
Clear Video — Yes
Graphics output eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
4K support Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 3 3
PCI Express lanes 16 16
PCI Express configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FCBGA1440 FCBGA1528
Max CPU configuration 1 1
Package size 42mm x 28mm 46mm x 24mm
TJUNCTION 100 °C 100 °C
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
AES-NI Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes —
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No Yes
Secure Key Yes Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes Yes
Intel Boot Guard Yes Yes
Intel Software Guard Extensions Yes Yes
Intel Memory Protection Extensions — Yes
Stable IT Platform Program No Yes
vPro Eligibility — Intel vPro Platform
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes
Idle States Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Yes
Identity Protection Technology Yes Yes
Transactional Synchronization Extensions No No
Turbo Boost Max 3.0 Yes —
Thermal Velocity Boost Yes Yes
Speed Shift Technology Yes Yes
Flex Memory Access Yes Yes
Optane Memory Supported Yes Yes

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