Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i5-10300H
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We compared two CPUs: the Intel Core i9-10900K vs Intel Core i5-10300H. The Intel Core i9-10900K features 10 cores and 20 threads with a maximum clock speed of 5.3 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-10300H has 4 cores and 8 threads with a maximum clock speed of 4.50 GHz. Let's see which CPU performs better in terms of benchmarks and specifications.
Key Advantages
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core i9-10900K
- Geekbench 6 shows 24% faster single-core and 123% faster multi-core performance
- Unlocked multiplier for overclocking
- 18% higher CPU boost clock (5.3 GHz vs 4.50 GHz)
- 150% more cores (10 cores vs 4 cores)
- 2.5× larger L3 cache (20 MB vs 8 MB)
- 14% higher iGPU frequency (1.2 GHz vs 1050 MHz)
Top Reasons to Choose the Intel Core i5-10300H
- Lower power consumption (35 W vs 125W)
Overall Score
| Single-Core Score |
49
|
39
|
| Multi-Core Score |
44
|
17
|
| Total Score |
46
|
28
|
Geekbench 6 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core i9-10900K +24%
Intel Core i9-10900K
1,422
Intel Core i5-10300H
1,147
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-10900K +123%
Intel Core i9-10900K
11,318
Intel Core i5-10300H
5,072
| Single-Core | 1,422 | 1,147 |
| Multi-Core | 11,318 | 5,072 |
Cinebench R23 Score
Single-Core
Intel Core i9-10900K +26%
Intel Core i9-10900K
1,415
Intel Core i5-10300H
1,126
Multi-Core
Intel Core i9-10900K +274%
Intel Core i9-10900K
16,879
Intel Core i5-10300H
4,518
| Single-Core | 1,415 | 1,126 |
| Multi-Core | 16,879 | 4,518 |
General Info
| Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Launch Date | Q2 2020 | Q2 2020 |
| Generation | 10th Gen | 10th Generation |
| Codename | Comet Lake-S | Comet Lake-H |
| Type | Desktop | Mobile |
| Class | High-end | Mid-range |
| Unlocked Multiplier | Yes | No |
| Architecture | Comet Lake | Comet Lake-H |
| Lithography | 14nm | 14 nm |
CPU
| Total Cores | 10 | 4 |
| Total Threads | 20 | 8 |
| Base Frequency | 3.7 GHz | 2.50 GHz |
| Max Turbo Frequency | 5.3 GHz | 4.50 GHz |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB per core | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB per core | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 20 MB | 8 MB |
Memory
| Memory Type | DDR4-2933 | DDR4-2933 |
| Max Memory Size | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Max Bandwidth | 45.8 GB/s | 45.8 GB/s |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | No | No |
GPU
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics 630 | Intel UHD Graphics |
| GPU Base Frequency | 350 MHz | 350 MHz |
| GPU Max Frequency | 1.2 GHz | 1050 MHz |
| Max Resolution HDMI | 4096x2160 @ 30Hz | 4096x2304@30Hz |
| Max Resolution DP | 4096x2304 @ 60Hz | 4096x2304@60Hz |
| 4K Support | true | true |
Power & I/O
| Socket | FC-LGA1200 | FCBGA1440 |
| PCIe Version | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | 16 |
| Base TDP (PL1) | 125W | 35 W |
| Max Turbo Power (PL2) | - | 45 W |
| Max Temperature | 100°C | 100°C |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 | x86-64 |