Intel Core i7-10610U vs Intel Core i7-8665U

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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 i7-8665U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8665U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10610U Name Intel Core i7-8665U
Intel Core i 1000G/10000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
10 Generation 8
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-8665U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8665U is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.8 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.8 GHz
4x Cores 4x
None None 2.8 GHz
8 Threads 8
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 i7-8665U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8665U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
12 Direct X 12
64 Execution units 24
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
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Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2016
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
512 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics (Ice Lake G1) GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
11 Generation 9.5
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
10 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
 
 

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 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
42.7 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
 
 

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
10 W TDP down 10 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 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 i7-8665U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
BGA 1528 Socket BGA 1356
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2019
Ice Lake U Architecture Whiskey Lake U
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
409 $ Release price 409 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
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10 nm Technology 14 nm