Intel Core i5-10200H vs Intel Core i7-8700

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   For example you can't decide which processor to buy, you can make a decision after reading the detailed tests Intel Core i5-10200H vs Intel Core i7-8700 and understand which is better for games or simple use for streaming, machine learning, rendering, video editing, programming. Here is all information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A thorough analysis of all the specifications, to make it easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications like PassMark, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, DaVinci Resolve Studio, Dolphin Emulator, PCMark 10, 7zip, Blender, UserBenchmark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, RealBench, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), WPrime, Handbrake, AIDA64, Prime95, 3DMark, VeraCrypt, Furmark, Gears 5, MATLAB, SuperPi.
   Gaming performance of CPUs in:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone
Watch Dogs Legion
Rainbow Six Siege
Halo Infinite
Fallout 76
Valorant
Red Dead Redemption 2
Cyberpunk 2077
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
DOOM: Eternal
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Overwatch
Fortnite
Valheim
Borderlands 3
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Apex Legends
Death Stranding

After reading the results of all benchmarks and videos, you already be able to figure out which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-8700 or Intel Core i5-10200H.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i5-10200H

52%

Core i7-8700

53%

This parameter shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-8700 is 1% better than Core i5-10200H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i5-10200H

52%

Core i7-8700

53%

For the maximum in this test, the results of the most powerful processor in the site database are taken. And of course, this is a server processor, on which no one will run games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. And if it seems to you that the selected CPU has a small game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which processors were compared: Battlefield V, Metro Exodus, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), Half-Life: Alyx, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Ghostrunner, Forza Horizon 4, Control, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Hitman 3, DOTA 2A, Monster Hunter World, NBA 2K20, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG).

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.6	94.8
Valorant	105.3	107.7
Cyberpunk 2077	58.9	60.3
Apex Legends	98.9	101.2
Call of Duty Warzone	78.9	80.8
Overwatch	85.3	87.2
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.6	74.3
DOOM Eternal	52.6	53.8
Warzone	82.1	84.0
Assassin's Creed	88.4	90.4
Valheim	87.4	89.4

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The tested computers not only did they have different amounts of RAM and different video cards. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. To be sure exactly how much performance the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i5-10200H

86%

Core i7-8700

64%

To make a final resolution on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i5-10200H is more energy efficient than the Core i7-8700 since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 65W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. And TDP should be taken into account when choosing a processor cooling system. It is necessary to calculate so that the TDP data specified in the cooler specification is greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, streaming, video editing or video rendering, machine learning, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, the CPU turns on all threads and cores that it has to the maximum to achieve maximum efficiency. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Because there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the advantages of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i5-10200H	Intel Core i7-8700
Cinbench 15 Single-core	156	203
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	927	1434
Cinbench 20 Single-core	399	481
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	2226	3547
Cinbench 23 Single-core	994	1146
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	5303	7969

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-10200H	Intel Core i7-8700
Single-Core	2560	2706
Multi-Core	9001	13125

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i5-10200H	Intel Core i7-8700
Single-Core	1172	1260
Multi-Core	4530	6618

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i5-10200H	Intel Core i7-8700
Announcement date	October 01, 2020	October 01, 2017
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1440	FCLGA1151-2
Core name	Comet Lake	Coffee Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	10	8
Turbo Frequency	4.1 MHz	4.6 MHz
Frequency	2.4 MHz	3.2 MHz
Cores	4	6
Threads	8	12
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	4800 millions	3200 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	65 W
Memory type	DDR4-2933	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	45.8 GB/s	41.6 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	12 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-8700 is 25% better than Core i5-10200H in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that Core i7-8700 has 2 more core than Core i5-10200H. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i5-10200H is better: 6
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-8700 is better: 25
However, it should be understood that all the figures in the text above do not mean that taking them into account you should fully trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the video tests and read the reviews of of people who bought Intel Core i5-10200H and Intel Core i7-8700 before making a choice which processor to buy for gaming and which not.

• Intel Core i5-10200H specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-8700 specs and review.