Intel Core i5-10200H vs Intel Core i7-1185GRE Comparison

The Intel Core i7-1185GRE and Intel Core i5-10200H are both 4-core, 8-thread mobile processors, but they are engineered for fundamentally different workloads. The data shows a clear split: the i7-1185GRE dominates in single-core Geekbench performance, while the i5-10200H wins every Cinebench iteration and the multi-core Geekbench test. Both CPUs sit at the 47th percentile among all CPUs, with average benchmark scores of 2178 for the i7 and 2154 for the i5. This makes the comparison less about raw capability and more about which specific tasks each chip prioritizes.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core i7-1185GRE has a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the Intel Core i5-10200H boosts to 4.10 GHz. Despite this 0.30 GHz advantage, the i5-10200H wins seven of the eight head-to-head benchmark comparisons.

Q: What is the difference in process node and cache size?

A: The i7-1185GRE uses Intel's 10 nm process (Tiger Lake) with a 12 MB shared L3 cache, while the i5-10200H uses the older 14 nm process (Comet Lake) with a 6 MB shared L3 cache. The i7 also has larger per-core L1 and L2 caches at 80 KB and 1.25 MB respectively, compared to 64 KB and 256 KB for the i5.

Q: How do the TDP ratings compare?

A: The i7-1185GRE is rated at 15W TDP, making it a low-power part, while the i5-10200H is rated at 45W TDP, a standard high-performance mobile chip. The i5's higher power envelope likely explains its consistent, if small, lead in Cinebench multi-core tests.

Q: Which CPU supports ECC memory?

A: Only the Intel Core i7-1185GRE supports ECC memory. The i5-10200H does not. The i7 also supports LPDDR4X memory, whereas the i5 lists DDR3 and DDR4 support.

Q: What is the memory bandwidth for each processor?

A: The FACT PACK lists a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s for the i5-10200H. No bandwidth figure is provided for the i7-1185GRE, though it supports dual-channel DDR4 and LPDDR4X.

Q: Which processor wins the Geekbench single-core test?

A: The Intel Core i7-1185GRE wins Geekbench single-core with a score of 1848, which is 37.2% higher than the i5-10200H's score of 1347. This is the i7's only head-to-head victory and its largest margin by far.

Where Each One Wins

The benchmark results reveal a stark division. The Intel Core i5-10200H is the winner in all Cinebench tests—R15, R20, and R23—both single-core and multi-core. Its margins are consistent, ranging from 2.1% to 2.4% over the i7-1185GRE. For example, in Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5 scores 6795 versus the i7's 6635, a 2.4% difference. It also edges out the i7 in Geekbench multi-core, scoring 4096 versus 4060 (a 0.9% lead). This pattern suggests the i5-10200H is the better choice for sustained, multi-threaded workloads like video rendering or 3D modeling, where its 45W TDP allows for more aggressive power delivery.

The Intel Core i7-1185GRE's singular victory is in Geekbench single-core, where it scores 1848 against the i5's 1347. This 37.2% advantage is massive and indicates that the i7-1185GRE excels in lightly-threaded applications that rely on high per-core performance, such as spreadsheet calculations, web browsing, or legacy software. The i7 also has the higher boost clock (4.40 GHz vs 4.10 GHz), which helps in burst workloads, but its 15W TDP limits sustained performance, explaining its deficits in the longer Cinebench runs.

Architecture Differences

The two processors represent different Intel microarchitectures. The i7-1185GRE uses Tiger Lake-U (Willow Cove cores) on a 10 nm process, while the i5-10200H uses Comet Lake-H (older Skylake-derived cores) on a 14 nm process. This process shrink gives the i7 a die size of 144 mm², while the i5's die size is not listed in the data.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The i7-1185GRE has 80 KB of L1 and 1.25 MB of L2 per core, plus 12 MB of shared L3. The i5-10200H has 64 KB of L1 and 256 KB of L2 per core, plus 6 MB of shared L3. This means the i7 has more than double the total cache capacity, which typically boosts single-threaded responsiveness and explains its dominant Geekbench single-core result.

The integrated graphics also differ: the i7-1185GRE features Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 with 96 execution units, whereas the i5-10200H includes the older UHD Graphics. PCIe support varies as well, with the i7 offering Gen 4 (4 lanes CPU-only) and the i5 limited to Gen 3. The i7 additionally supports ECC memory, a feature absent on the i5.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are identical: both have 4 cores and 8 threads. The differences lie elsewhere. The i7-1185GRE has a base clock of 1.80 GHz and a boost clock of 4.40 GHz, while the i5-10200H has a higher base clock of 2.40 GHz but a lower boost of 4.10 GHz. The TDP difference is significant—15W for the i7 versus 45W for the i5—which directly impacts sustained performance and thermal requirements.

Memory support differs: the i7-1185GRE supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X with dual-channel bus, while the i5-10200H supports DDR3 and DDR4 with dual-channel bus. The i5 has a listed memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s, but no figure is given for the i7. ECC memory is supported only on the i7. The sockets are different (Intel BGA 1449 for the i7, Intel BGA 1440 for the i5), and the process nodes are 10 nm for the i7 versus 14 nm for the i5. The i7 has a launch MSRP of $490, while no MSRP is provided for the i5.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The head-to-head data shows a consistent pattern of narrow victories for the i5-10200H in Cinebench, followed by one overwhelming win for the i7-1185GRE in Geekbench single-core.

In Cinebench R15 multi-core, the i5-10200H scores 684 against the i7's 668, a 2.3% lead. The single-core R15 test shows a similar margin: 96 versus 94, a 2.1% difference. Moving to Cinebench R20, the i5 wins multi-core with 2853 versus 2786 (2.3% delta) and single-core with 402 versus 393 (2.2% delta). The R23 results are consistent: the i5 leads multi-core with 6795 versus 6635 (2.4% delta) and single-core with 959 versus 936 (2.4% delta).

Geekbench multi-core is closer, with the i5-10200H scoring 4096 against the i7-1185GRE's 4060, a narrow 0.9% margin. This is the smallest difference in the entire comparison. The final test, Geekbench single-core, flips the script entirely. The i7-1185GRE scores 1848, which is 37.2% higher than the i5-10200H's 1347. This is the largest delta in either direction and highlights the i7's architectural advantage in per-core efficiency.

The wins tally is 7 for the i5-10200H and 1 for the i7-1185GRE. However, the magnitude of the i7's single win far exceeds any of the i5's margins. The data suggests that for workloads sensitive to single-threaded performance, the i7-1185GRE is dramatically superior, while the i5-10200H offers a slight but consistent advantage across all other tests. The i7's nearest rivals include the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE (deltaPct 0.2) and Intel Core i5-1145G7E (deltaPct 0.2), while the i5's closest competitor is the Intel Core i7-5950HQ (deltaPct -0.2).