Intel

10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 630
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.5 GHz / 2.5 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 45 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1440
CPU Series:: Comet Lake
Memory Support:: DDR4-2933
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	10300H
Codename	Comet Lake-H
Release Year	2020

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1440
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	14 nm
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	2.5 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.5 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	8 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	45 W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2933
Memory Type	DDR4
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 630
iGPU Compute Units	24

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	4 Core / 8 Thread
TDP	45 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 630
Cache	8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	4.5 GHz / 2.5 GHz
Memory Speed	DDR4-2933

Expert Review

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

FAQs

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

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10300H is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 630, Boost/Base Clock 4.5 GHz / 2.5 GHz, Core/Thread Count 4 Core / 8 Thread, Cache 8MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1, TDP 45 Watts.

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?

It suits 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?

It is a poor 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.