Intel Core i7-10710U vs Intel Core i7-1185GRE Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark data paints a remarkably consistent picture for this pairing. Across all six recorded Cinebench tests, the Intel Core i7-10710U wins outright, with the same 17.2% margin in multi-core workloads and a 17% edge in single-core tests. There is no recorded test in the database where the Intel Core i7-1185GRE takes the lead.

Starting with multi-core performance, the i7-10710U scores 783 in Cinebench R15 multi-core against 668 for the i7-1185GRE, a 17.2% advantage. The gap persists in Cinebench R20 multi-core, where the i7-10710U posts 3265 versus 2786, again a 17.2% difference. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i7-10710U reaches 7774 while the i7-1185GRE manages 6635, holding the exact same 17.2% delta. This consistency across three generations of Cinebench suggests the advantage is structural rather than workload-specific.

Single-core results follow the same pattern, though the margins are slightly smaller. The i7-10710U scores 110 in Cinebench R15 single-core, compared to 94 for the i7-1185GRE, a 17% lead. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the i7-10710U hits 460 versus 393, also a 17% difference. Cinebench R23 single-core shows 1097 against 936, with the delta at 17.2%. The near-identical percentages across single and multi-core tests indicate the i7-10710U's advantage is uniform across the board, not dependent on thread scaling.

The database also records Geekbench results for the i7-1185GRE, with a multi-core score of 4060 and a single-core score of 1848. However, comparable Geekbench data for the i7-10710U is not present in the database, so a direct head-to-head in that suite cannot be established from recorded measurements.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-10710U is the faster processor in every benchmark category where both chips have recorded scores. It wins all six head-to-head Cinebench tests, with margins ranging from 17% to 17.2%. The i7-1185GRE does not achieve a single win in the database's comparison set.

The average benchmark score reinforces this hierarchy. The i7-10710U carries an average score of 2248, placing it in the 47th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The i7-1185GRE averages 2178, also sitting at the 47th percentile. While both chips land at the same percentile, the raw score gap of 70 points (3.2%) matters for users who need every bit of compute throughput.

For the i7-10710U, its nearest rivals in the database include the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 1500 at 2246 (a 0.1% difference), the Intel Core i5-9400 at 2254 (0.3% behind), the Intel Xeon D-1715TER at 2238 (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-1068NG7 at 2259 (0.5% behind). This places the i7-10710U in a tight cluster of similarly performing desktop and mobile parts.

The i7-1185GRE's nearest rivals are the AMD Ryzen 5 3400GE at 2175 (0.2% difference), the Intel Core i5-1145G7E at 2174 (0.2% ahead), the Intel Core i5-7640X at 2167 (0.5% ahead), and the Intel Core i7-5950HQ at 2158 (1% ahead). Notably, the i7-1185GRE sits slightly behind all four of its closest rivals in average score, whereas the i7-10710U sits ahead of two of its four nearest rivals.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-10710U wins in every measured compute scenario. Its six cores and twelve threads, combined with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz, allow it to outpace the i7-1185GRE's four cores and eight threads in both lightly threaded and fully threaded workloads. The Cinebench R23 multi-core result of 7774 versus 6635 shows a meaningful advantage for rendering, video encoding, and other heavily parallel tasks. The single-core lead, 1097 versus 936 in Cinebench R23, indicates the i7-10710U also holds the edge in latency-sensitive applications like web browsing, office productivity, and older software that relies on one or two threads.

The Intel Core i7-1185GRE does have areas where the recorded data suggests it may be the better choice, though not in raw benchmark scores. It supports ECC memory, a feature the i7-10710U lacks. This makes the i7-1185GRE suitable for error-correcting workloads in embedded or industrial settings where data integrity is critical. The i7-1185GRE also features a newer architecture, Tiger Lake on a 10 nm process, versus Comet Lake on 14 nm for the i7-10710U. The newer process node and Willow Cove cores bring architectural improvements such as a larger L1 cache (80 KB per core versus 64 KB) and a much larger L2 cache (1.25 MB per core versus 256 KB). The i7-1185GRE also has a lower TDP of 15 watts against 25 watts for the i7-10710U, which can translate to longer battery life in thin-and-light designs, though the database does not record battery test results.

The i7-1185GRE is also listed as an active production part with a launch MSRP of $490, while the i7-10710U is end-of-life. The i7-1185GRE includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU as its integrated GPU, a more capable graphics solution than the UHD Graphics found in the i7-10710U, though no graphics benchmarks are recorded in the database.

FAQ

Q: Which processor is faster in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel Core i7-10710U wins all three multi-core Cinebench tests by 17.2%. It scores 783 in R15, 3265 in R20, and 7774 in R23, versus 668, 2786, and 6635 for the i7-1185GRE.

Q: Does the Intel Core i7-1185GRE win any benchmark?

A: No. In the recorded head-to-head data, the i7-1185GRE has zero wins across six Cinebench tests. Its Geekbench scores of 4060 multi-core and 1848 single-core are recorded, but no comparable Geekbench data exists for the i7-10710U.

Q: What is the core and thread difference?

A: The i7-10710U has 6 cores and 12 threads. The i7-1185GRE has 4 cores and 8 threads. Both use Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, but the i7-10710U has two additional physical cores.

Q: Do the chips support ECC memory?

A: Only the i7-1185GRE supports ECC memory. The i7-10710U does not list ECC support in its specifications.

Q: What are the process node differences?

A: The i7-10710U uses Intel's 14 nm process with Comet Lake architecture. The i7-1185GRE uses Intel's 10 nm process with Tiger Lake architecture and Willow Cove cores.

Q: Are both processors still in production?

A: No. The i7-10710U is marked as end-of-life. The i7-1185GRE is listed as active in production.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and process nodes. The i7-10710U is built on Comet Lake, a 14 nm process, with the codename Comet Lake-U. It belongs to the Core 10th Gen series. The i7-1185GRE uses Tiger Lake, a 10 nm process, with the codename Tiger Lake-U and the core generation labeled Willow Cove-U.

The core counts differ substantially. The i7-10710U has 6 cores and 12 threads, while the i7-1185GRE has 4 cores and 8 threads. The i7-10710U's base clock is 1100 MHz with a boost clock of 4.70 GHz. The i7-1185GRE has a higher base clock of 1800 MHz but a lower boost clock of 4.40 GHz.

Cache hierarchies are notably different. The i7-10710U has 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The i7-1185GRE has 80 KB of L1 cache per core and 1.25 MB of L2 cache per core, also with 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The larger per-core L1 and L2 caches on the i7-1185GRE reflect the newer Willow Cove microarchitecture's focus on reducing memory latency.

Power envelopes differ as well. The i7-10710U has a TDP of 25 watts, while the i7-1185GRE has a TDP of 15 watts. The lower TDP of the i7-1185GRE allows it to fit into more compact thermal solutions, though the database does not record cooling requirements.

Memory support diverges. The i7-10710U supports DDR3 and DDR4 memory. The i7-1185GRE supports DDR4 and LPDDR4X, with a dual-channel memory bus. The i7-1185GRE also has a PCIe Gen 4 interface with 4 lanes for the CPU, while the i7-10710U does not list PCIe specifications in the database.

Integrated graphics differ significantly. The i7-10710U includes UHD Graphics. The i7-1185GRE includes Iris Xe-LP Graphics G7 96EU, a higher-tier integrated GPU. The i7-1185GRE also has a die size of 144 mm², while the i7-10710U's die size is not recorded.

The i7-1185GRE supports ECC memory, a feature absent from the i7-10710U. This is a critical differentiator for reliability-sensitive deployments. The i7-1185GRE's part number is SRK0Y, and it was released on September 1, 2020, while the i7-10710U was released on August 20, 2019. The i7-10710U uses socket Intel BGA 1440, and the i7-1185GRE uses Intel BGA 1449, making them physically incompatible.