Intel Core i7-10610U vs Intel Core i7-10510U

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Intel Core i7-10610U or Intel Core i7-10610U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-10610U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10610U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1528 socket.
The Intel Core i7-10510U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10510U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10610U Name Intel Core i7-10510U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
10 Generation 10
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 10000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10610U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10610U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-10510U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10510U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
None None 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10610U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10610U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-10510U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10510U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2019
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
10 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
512 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
64 Execution units 24
11 Generation 9.5
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 45.8 GB/s
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
25 W TDP up 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10610U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-10510U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q3/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ice Lake U Architecture Comet Lake U
10 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1526
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
409 $ Release price 340 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3874
3874
Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3762
3762

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3562
3562
Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3486
3486

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3271
3271
Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
3267
3267

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
2171
2171
Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1925
1925

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1442
1442
Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1304
1304

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-10610U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1124
1124
Intel Core i7-10510U
4C 8T @ 1.8 GHz
1102
1102