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Intel Core I5 10300H (10th Gen) processor
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10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H

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iGPU:
Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
Boost/Base Clock:
4.5 GHz / 2.5 GHz
Core/Thread Count:
4C/8T
Cache:
8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:
45W
CPU Process Node:
14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:
FCBGA1440
CPU Series:
Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:
DDR4-2933
Form Factor:
Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H Review

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H is a 4-core, 8-thread Comet Lake processor running a 2.5 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.5 GHz within a 45 Watt TDP, a common entry point into gaming laptops of its generation.

As the entry-level H-series chip of its generation, it trades core count against the 6-core i7-10750H and 8-core i7/i9 chips above it, but retains a genuinely high boost clock for its tier.

Intel UHD Graphics 630

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output and light desktop use; laptops built around this chip almost universally pair it with a discrete GPU for actual gaming.

How Is the Core i5 10300H in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout trails the 6-core and 8-core H-series chips of the same generation in multi-threaded work, while the high 4.5 GHz boost clock keeps everyday responsiveness and lightly-threaded gaming performance competitive.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 5,100 and single-core scores of 1,148 place this chip at the entry tier of Comet Lake H-series options. Geekbench 5 multi-core scores of 4,363 confirm solid but not class-leading multi-threaded capability for its generation.

Our verdict

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

  • Entry-level gaming laptops of its generation wanting a genuine H-series chip at a lower price than 6-core and 8-core options

Not for

  • Buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance, the 6-core i7-10750H or 8-core i7-10870H offer meaningfully more within the same generation

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

BrandIntel
Product LineCore i5
Model Number10300H
CodenameComet Lake
Release Year2020

Segment and platform

Market SegmentLaptop
MicroarchitectureComet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
SocketFCBGA1440
Socket StatusEnd of Life
Process Node14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores4
Performance Cores4
Efficiency Cores0
Total Threads8
SMT EnabledYes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock4.5 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache1 MB
L3 Cache8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power45 W

Memory

Memory TypeDDR4-2933
Max Memory Speed4 MT/s
ECC SupportNo

Graphics and AI

Integrated GraphicsYes
iGPU ModelIntel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU Compute Units24

Expansion

PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0
Form FactorLaptop
TDP45 W
iGPUIntel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H?

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H has 4 cores and 8 threads, a 2.5 GHz base and 4.5 GHz boost clock, 8 MB of L3 cache and a 45 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 630. Socket: FCBGA1440.

Will the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H work with my current setup?

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1440. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H best suited to?

Best suited to: Entry-level gaming laptops of its generation wanting a genuine H-series chip at a lower price than 6-core and 8-core options.

What are the drawbacks of the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H?

Not the best fit for: Buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance, the 6-core i7-10750H or 8-core i7-10870H offer meaningfully more within the same generation.

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