Intel Core i5-10200H vs Intel Core i7-5775C Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data presents a split decision. The Core i5-10200H takes the Cinebench suite outright, while the Core i7-5775C dominates Geekbench. Across the eight recorded tests, the mobile part wins six, the desktop part wins two.

Starting with the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Core i5-10200H scores 684 against the Core i7-5775C's 660, a 3.5% lead. The single-core R15 result follows the same pattern: 96 versus 93, a 3.1% margin. Moving to Cinebench R20, the multicore scores are 2853 for the i5-10200H and 2750 for the i7-5775C, a 3.6% difference. The single-core R20 test shows 402 versus 388, again a 3.5% gap. In Cinebench R23, the multicore result is 6795 against 6549, a 3.6% edge, and the single-core result is 959 versus 924, also 3.6%. Every Cinebench iteration lands in favor of the i5-10200H, with margins between 3.1% and 3.6%.

The Geekbench results flip the narrative. The i7-5775C posts a multicore score of 4989 against the i5-10200H's 4096, a substantial 21.8% advantage. The single-core Geekbench test shows 1441 versus 1347, a 7% lead for the older desktop chip. These are not narrow wins; the 21.8% multicore gap is the single largest delta between the two processors in any test.

What explains the divergence? The Cinebench scores cluster tightly, suggesting similar sustained throughput in that workload. The Geekbench multicore test, by contrast, reveals a much larger separation. The data indicates the i7-5775C has a meaningful advantage in the memory-sensitive or latency-sensitive portions of Geekbench, likely tied to its desktop platform characteristics. The i5-10200H, despite a lower base clock of 2.40 GHz, reaches a higher boost clock of 4.10 GHz, which helps in bursty single-threaded work. Yet the i7-5775C still wins single-core Geekbench by 7%, indicating its architecture extracts more instructions per cycle at lower clocks.

The average benchmark scores reflect this mixed picture. The i7-5775C averages 2224 across all recorded tests, while the i5-10200H averages 2154, a 3.2% overall edge for the desktop chip. Both CPUs sit at the 47th percentile among all processors in the database, so neither is a standout in the broader market. The nearest rivals for the i7-5775C include the Intel Core i7-8559U with an average score of 2225 (0% delta), the Intel Xeon E5-4648 v3 at 2227 (-0.1%), and the Intel Xeon D-1548 at 2231 (-0.3%). For the i5-10200H, the comparable chips are the Intel Core i7-5950HQ at 2158 (-0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 3 3300X at 2148 (0.3%), and the Intel Core i5-7640X at 2167 (-0.6%). Both processors are clustered tightly with their peers, neither dramatically above nor below expectations.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins the Cinebench R23 multicore test?

A: The Intel Core i5-10200H scores 6795 versus the Intel Core i7-5775C's 6549, a 3.6% advantage for the mobile chip.

Q: Is there any test where the Core i7-5775C wins by a large margin?

A: Yes. In the Geekbench multicore test, the i7-5775C scores 4989 against the i5-10200H's 4096, a 21.8% lead. It also wins Geekbench single-core by 7% with 1441 versus 1347.

Q: Do both processors have the same core and thread counts?

A: Yes, both have 4 cores and 8 threads. They also share the same L1 cache of 64 KB per core, L2 cache of 256 KB per core, and L3 cache of 6 MB shared.

Q: How do their average benchmark scores compare?

A: The Core i7-5775C averages 2224, while the Core i5-10200H averages 2154. The desktop chip maintains a 3.2% overall average edge despite losing most individual tests.

Q: Are both processors on the same manufacturing process?

A: Yes, both use a 14 nm process node from Intel. The i7-5775C is built on Broadwell architecture, while the i5-10200H uses Comet Lake.

Q: What are the closest rivals to each processor based on average score?

A: For the i7-5775C, the closest is the Intel Core i7-8559U at 2225 (0% delta). For the i5-10200H, the closest is the Intel Core i7-5950HQ at 2158 (-0.2% delta).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel architecture generations despite sharing a 14 nm process node. The Core i7-5775C uses Broadwell, released in 2015, while the Core i5-10200H uses Comet Lake-H, released in 2020. Both are built by Intel's own foundry.

The i7-5775C targets the desktop segment with an Intel Socket 1150 package. Its die size is listed at 182 mm². The i5-10200H is a mobile part using Intel BGA 1440, and its die size is not recorded in the database. Both chips have 4 cores and 8 threads, a configuration that remained unchanged across the five-year gap between releases.

Cache hierarchies are identical in capacity: 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 6 MB of shared L3. The integrated graphics differ significantly. The i7-5775C pairs with Iris Pro Graphics 6200, a higher-tier iGPU, while the i5-10200H uses UHD Graphics. The desktop part also has an unlocked multiplier, allowing overclocking, whereas the mobile chip's multiplier is locked.

Memory support diverges. The i7-5775C supports only DDR3 with dual-channel access and a recorded memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i5-10200H supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel, but with a much higher memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. This 21.3 GB/s difference in theoretical bandwidth is notable, yet the Geekbench multicore test shows the older chip winning by 21.8%, suggesting the desktop platform's memory subsystem, or other architectural factors, compensates for the lower bandwidth specification.

PCIe support also differs. The i7-5775C lists Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the i5-10200H lists Gen 3 without a recorded lane count. The production status for both is Active, meaning neither has been discontinued according to the database.

Specification Differences

The base clocks differ substantially. The i7-5775C runs at 3.30 GHz, while the i5-10200H runs at 2.40 GHz, a 0.90 GHz lower base. The boost clocks reverse the order: the i7-5775C reaches 3.70 GHz, while the i5-10200H boosts to 4.10 GHz, giving the mobile chip a 0.40 GHz higher ceiling.

Thermal design power (TDP) also separates them. The i7-5775C is rated at 65 watts, the i5-10200H at 45 watts. The desktop part draws more power under load, consistent with its desktop socket and larger platform. The mobile chip's lower TDP reflects its intended use in laptops where thermal and power budgets are tighter.

Memory support is a clear differentiator. The i7-5775C supports DDR3 only, with a memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The i5-10200H supports both DDR3 and DDR4, with a memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both use dual-channel buses. ECC memory is not supported by either.

The sockets are incompatible: Intel Socket 1150 for the i7-5775C versus Intel BGA 1440 for the i5-10200H. The i7-5775C has an unlocked multiplier, while the i5-10200H does not. The i7-5775C launched with an MSRP of $366; no launch MSRP is recorded for the i5-10200H.

The integrated graphics differ: Iris Pro Graphics 6200 on the i7-5775C versus UHD Graphics on the i5-10200H. The release dates are far apart, with the i7-5775C launching in May 2015 and the i5-10200H in September 2020. The part numbers are SR2AG for the i7-5775C and SRK3X for the i5-10200H.

The Verdict

The data points in different directions depending on workload priority. For Cinebench-based rendering tasks, the Core i5-10200H is consistently ahead, with margins of 3.1% to 3.6% across all six Cinebench tests. The boost clock of 4.10 GHz versus 3.70 GHz likely drives these wins, as Cinebench scales with clock speed on these similar-core-count architectures.

For Geekbench workloads, the Core i7-5775C is the clear choice. The 21.8% multicore win and 7% single-core win indicate a substantial architectural advantage that overcomes the lower clocks and older release date. The desktop platform, with its 16 PCIe lanes and 65-watt TDP, provides a more robust foundation for memory-intensive tasks.

The average benchmark score favors the i7-5775C at 2224 versus 2154, a 3.2% overall edge. This aggregate metric suggests that, averaged across all workloads, the older desktop chip delivers more performance per test. However, the i5-10200H wins the majority of individual tests, so the choice hinges on which benchmark suite matters more.

Users who compile or render in Cinebench should prefer the i5-10200H, as it wins every Cinebench test in the database. Users whose workloads resemble Geekbench, particularly the multicore portion, should choose the i7-5775C, where the 21.8% advantage is the largest recorded gap between the two. The i7-5775C also offers an unlocked multiplier for overclocking and a higher-tier integrated GPU, while the i5-10200H brings a lower TDP of 45 watts, dual memory support, and a much later release date.

Neither processor ranks above the 47th percentile among all CPUs, and both sit close to their nearest rivals. The i7-5775C's closest competitor, the Core i7-8559U, matches it almost exactly at 0% delta, while the i5-10200H's nearest rival, the Core i7-5950HQ, trails by 0.2%. In isolation, both chips are mid-pack performers. The selection between them should be dictated by the specific benchmark results above, not by generational assumptions, since the 2020 mobile part wins most tests while the 2015 desktop part wins the largest single margin.