Intel launched its first 10th generation Intel® Core™ H Series laptop processors – ideal for gaming rigs and workstations – in 2020, introducing a new family of mobile CPUs with higher speeds, faster integrated Wi-Fi support and new optimization tools. In terms of raw speed, Intel unveiled its high-end Core i9-10980HK chip – maximum turbo frequency 5.3 GHz – as "the fastest mobile processor."1,2
Almost immediately, Lenovo and other major PC manufacturers released their first 10th gen Core processor laptops, offering new features and capabilities for gamers, content creators, and office professionals alike. With its new 10th generation mobile CPUs, Intel promised something for everyone:
The entire Intel Core H Series CPU lineup has seen 10th generation updates, from the mainstream Core i5 to the more advanced Core i7 and Core i9. Intel also issued 10th-gen updates to its U Series and Y Series chips (for mainstream consumer laptops and thin-and-light models, respectively.) And the updates will continue; new processor generations come out every couple of years and often overlap, but within each generation, new and better versions of each chip keep being released for some time.
At Lenovo, laptops with 10th gen Intel mobile processors can be found throughout our line-up:
Whether you’re a mobile business professional, a competitive PC game player, or a 4K video editor, there’s a new Lenovo laptop with a 10th gen Intel Core mobile processor to meet your needs. Is it time for an upgrade?
Intel proudly promotes its 10th gen H Series laptop CPUs for surpassing the 5 GHz threshold. It’s a big deal – 5 GHz+ frequencies were once thought impossible in a chip that runs within the tight confines of a mobile PC. But there's more to these next-level chips than speed. Several additional H Series performance features aim to help you extract maximum computing power from your system:
Finds your CPU's fastest cores and directs your most critical workloads there, which Intel says optimizes performance on lightly threaded tasks.
A one-click overclocking4 feature built into the Intel Extreme Tuning Utility (Intel XTU) to leverage available thermal and power headroom for better multi-thread performance.
Automatically boosts clock speed by up to 200 MHz when CPU temperature is low enough and turbo power is available (supported on all 10th Gen mobile H-series Core i7, Core i9, and Intel Xeon® processors).
A software toolkit that helps get the most from 10th Gen mobile Core CPUs by dynamically adjusting processor power based on the current status of critical variables like temperature, fan speed, usage mode, processor state, etc.
And don’t forget: Intel works with 200+ independent software vendors (ISVs) to ensure that its new 10th gen Core laptops support today’s most popular software. Engineering and design programs, business tools, AAA video games – there a 10th gen Intel laptop CPU (i3 to i9) that can do it.
We’ve established that Intel’s 10th gen mobile CPUs have something for everyone: faster turbo speed and frame rate capabilities for gamers, new memory and connectivity options for content creators, and so on. Yet the list of new features goes further.
See Table 1 for a more complete look at the top features of 10th generation Intel Core H Series laptop processors.*
Table 1:
| FEATURES | BENEFITS |
|---|---|
| Intel® Turbo Boost 2.0 |
Uses available thermal and power headroom to dynamically increase processor frequency (as needed) when operating below specified limits. |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading |
Delivers two processing threads per physical core, allowing highly threaded applications to do more work in parallel and finish tasks sooner. |
| Intel® Smart Cache |
Dynamically allocates shared cache to each processor core (based on workload) to reduce latency and improve performance. |
| Integrated Memory Controller |
Improves memory read/write performance with efficient pre-fetching algorithms, lower latency, and higher memory bandwidth. |
| Intel® UHD Graphics |
Helps you play today’s most demanding video games, view/edit minute photo details, and enables exceptional clarity in 4K UHD video. |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video |
Delivers excellent video conferencing capability and accelerated video conversion, editing, authoring and online sharing. |
| Processor Core/Memory/Graphics Overclocking4 |
Allows you to set the processor core, graphics, and memory to run at higher-than-stated frequencies (only on unlocked CPUs paired with select chipset SKUs).5 |
| PCI Express 3.0 Interface |
Offers up to 8 GT/s for fast access to peripheral devices with up to 16 lanes.6 The lanes can be configured as 1x16, 2x8, or 1x8 and 2x4 depending on motherboard designs. |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Support |
Accelerates PC responsiveness using smart memory technology to quickly access your most used documents, videos, applications, etc. – and remember them the next time you power up. |
| Intel® Power Optimizer and Processor C-States |
Power Optimizer increases periods of silicon sleep state across the platform to reduce power drain. Processor C-States (C8-C10) provide low idle power. |
| Intel® Virtualization |
Allows one hardware platform to run as multiple virtual ones, cutting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating activities into separate partitions. |
| Intel® BIOS Guard |
Augments existing chipset-based BIOS flash storage protection to address today’s new threats, guards the BIOS flash from unauthorized modification, and helps restore BIOS after an attack. |
| Intel® Boot Guard |
Uses hardware-based boot integrity protection to help prevent software and malware takeover of system-critical boot blocks for an added level of platform security. |
| Intel® OS Guard |
Protects the OS kernel with hardware-based security to help prevent malicious data or attack code located in areas of memory marked as user mode pages from taking over or compromising the kernel. |
| Intel® Identity Protection |
Guards your one-time-password (OTP) credentials and public key infrastructure (PKI) certificates and adds second factor authentication for online transactions. |
* Table 1 lists the announced features of the first 10th gen Intel Core mobile processors to be released. Some features may not be available in every 10th gen Intel mobile CPU, and not every 10th gen Intel mobile CPU will be available in Lenovo laptop systems. Before buying, consumers should always confirm the stated specifications and performance estimates of any system they consider.
Intel’s 10th gen enhancements extend across its Core mobile processor family. You can get a Core i5-based model for work or the home office, or an advanced Core i7 or Core i9 system for serious number-crunching and competitive gaming.
See Table 2 for a comparison of the initial 10th gen Intel Core H Series laptop CPUs to be released.**
Table 2:
| Features | 10th Gen Intel Core i9 |
10th Gen Intel Core i7 |
10th gen Intel Core i5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Processor Frequency |
Up to 5.3 GHz |
Up to 5.1 GHz |
Up to 4.6 GHz |
| Number of Processor Cores/Threads |
8/16 |
6/12 to 8/16 |
4/8 |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
| Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® Smart Cache Size |
16 MB |
12-16 MB |
8 MB |
| Memory Type support |
DDR4-2933 |
DDR4-2933 |
DDR4-2933 |
| Number of Memory Channels |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Intel® UHD Graphics |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Graphics Dynamic Frequency |
Up to 1250 MHz |
Up to 1200 MHz |
Up to 1100 MHz |
| Intel® Quick Sync Video |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| CPU/Graphics/Memory Overclocking4 |
Yes |
Partial |
No |
| Intel® Optane™ Memory Support |
Yes |
Yes (i7-10850H) |
Yes |
| Intel® Virtualization |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost |
Yes |
Yes |
NO |
| Intel® BIOS Guard |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® Boot Guard |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® OS Guard |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| Intel® Identity Protection |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
** Any list of processor specifications by generation is time-specific. Newer, improved versions of each chip will likely be released later. So Table 2 is accurate as regards the first 10th gen mobile processors released by Intel. Consumers should always confirm the exact configuration and performance estimates before buying a system.
Are you shopping for a new mobile computer? If you want Intel’s latest processor technology, look for laptops with 10th generation Intel Core processors. You’ll find them in all our top laptop brands – from ThinkPad business models, Yoga 2-in-1s and IdeaPad ultraportables to Lenovo Legion gaming systems and mobile workstations.
1 Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. For more complete information visit www.intel.com/benchmarks.
2 Based on Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK’s highest achievable max turbo frequency of 5.3GHz, exceeding all other mobile products available as of April 2020. Includes use of Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. User experience varies with workload.
3 Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) products support optional 160 MHz channels, enabling the fastest possible theoretical maximum speeds (2402 Mbps) for typical 2x2 802.11 AX PC Wi-Fi products. Premium Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+) products enable 2-4X faster maximum theoretical speeds compared standard 2x2 (1201 Mbps) or 1x1 (600 Mbps) 802.11 AX PC Wi-Fi products, which only support the mandatory requirement of 80 MHz channels.
4 Altering clock frequency or voltage may damage or reduce the useful life of the processor and other system components, and may reduce system stability and performance. Product warranties may not apply if the processor is operated beyond its specifications. Check with the manufacturers of system and components for additional details.
5 Includes the effect of Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost (Intel® TVB), a feature that opportunistically and automatically increases clock frequency above single-core and multi-core Intel® Turbo Boost Technology frequencies based on how much the processor is operating below its maximum temperature and whether turbo power budget is available. The frequency gain and duration is dependent on the workload, capabilities of the processor and the processor cooling solution.
6 Actual number of lanes available may vary by processor number and system configuration. Please refer to the specifications corresponding to the processor number of interest or consult your system vendor for more information.
7 Intel technologies may require enabled hardware, software or service activation. Performance varies depending on system configuration. No computer system can be absolutely secure. Check with your system manufacturer or retailer or learn more at www.intel.com.
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