Intel Core i9-10880H vs Intel Core i7-7820X

Processor comparisons   24-03-2021
   Let's say you are thinking about choosing a CPU, you will be able to make a decision after reading the full tests Intel Core i9-10880H vs Intel Core i7-7820X and decide which is better for games or simple use for rendering, video editing, streaming, machine learning, programming. Here is useful information from real video editing and streaming tests or several benchmarks. A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table.
   From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special test applications such as Prime95, Handbrake, 7zip, 3DMark, Blender, Furmark, PCMark 10, AIDA64, MATLAB, WPrime, PassMark, Gears 5, Dolphin Emulator, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), DaVinci Resolve Studio, VeraCrypt, Blender, SuperPi, GeekBench 6, 5.2, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, RealBench, UserBenchmark.
   Gaming performance of processors in:

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

After reading the results these benchmarks and videos, you already be able to know which processor is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-7820X or Intel Core i9-10880H.

Summary benchmark results

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

Core i9-10880H

54%

Core i7-7820X

55%

This shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-7820X is 1% better than Core i9-10880H. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i9-10880H

54%

Core i7-7820X

55%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor at the moment. And it is clear that 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 low game result, just look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the final table below.
List of less popular games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Metro Exodus, Monster Hunter World, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, League of Legends (LOL), Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Battlefield V, Ghostrunner, Half-Life: Alyx, Hitman 3, Forza Horizon 4, Control, Microsoft Flight Simulator, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), DOTA 2A, NBA 2K20.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	95.8	98.5
Valorant	108.9	111.9
Cyberpunk 2077	61.0	62.7
Apex Legends	102.3	105.2
Call of Duty Warzone	81.6	83.9
Overwatch	88.2	90.6
Red Dead Redemption 2	75.1	77.2
DOOM Eternal	54.4	55.9
Warzone	84.9	87.3
Assassin's Creed	91.4	94.0
Valheim	90.3	92.9

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 video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: FullHD, 2K or 4K. 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 i9-10880H

92%

Core i7-7820X

32%

To make a final decision 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 i9-10880H is more energy efficient than the Core i7-7820X since it has less power consumption: 45W vs. 140W. Power consumption is especially important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, it will be useful to know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

Let's say you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for streaming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, programming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the processor uses all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before you take into account the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the program you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that can use only one core to run, and all the advantages of multi-core mode are unused.
Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i9-10880H	Intel Core i7-7820X
Cinbench 15 Single-core	203	197
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	1506	1887
Cinbench 20 Single-core	469	498
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	3372	5155
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1052	1246
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	10194	12165

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

	Intel Core i9-10880H	Intel Core i7-7820X
Single-Core	2804	2502
Multi-Core	15355	17305

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

	Intel Core i9-10880H	Intel Core i7-7820X
Single-Core	1250	1357
Multi-Core	7637	10261

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the most helpful will be the release date of the processor and the possibility of overclocking it. The later the processor is released, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same benefits from the presence of overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, increasing its performance, then it will continue to maintain maximum FPS even in new games. The savings are obvious! It turns out that you do not need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer.

	Intel Core i9-10880H	Intel Core i7-7820X
Announcement date	April 01, 2020	April 01, 2017
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Socket	FCBGA1440	FCLGA2066
Core name	Coffee Lake	Skylake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	9	7
Turbo Frequency	4.8 MHz	4.3 MHz
Frequency	2.3 MHz	3.6 MHz
Cores	8	8
Threads	16	16
Bus rate	8 GT/s	8 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	14 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	9200 millions	8400 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	45 W	140 W
Memory type	DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133	DDR4-2666
Max. Memory	128 Gb	128 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	41.8 GB/s	85 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	16 MB	11 MB
Overclocking	No	No
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 i7-7820X is 36% better than Core i9-10880H in terms of CPU frequency. 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 i9-10880H is better: 8
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-7820X is better: 21
However, it should be understood that all the number in the text above do not mean that you should be guided entirely by them and trust a simple quantitative comparison. Be sure to watch benchmarks video and read the opinion of real owners of Intel Core i9-10880H and Intel Core i7-7820X before making a selection which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

Intel Core i9-10880H - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i9-10880H specs and review.

Intel Core i7-7820X - all data

• Cinebench r15 score
• Cinebench r20 score
• Cinebench r23 score
• GeekBench 6, 5.2 score

• Intel Core i7-7820X specs and review.