Core i5-10310U vs Core i7-4770T

Core i5-10310U

4 Cores8 Thrd1 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2020

Core i7-4770T

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10310U

4 / 8

5,864

+0.2%

5,854

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-10310U is positioned at rank 566 and the Core i7-4770T is on rank 716, so the Core i5-10310U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10310U

#176

Core i9-13900HK

MSRP: $697|Avg: N/A

100%

#178

Core i7-1360P

MSRP: $480|Avg: $280

99%

#179

Core i7-1260P

MSRP: $432|Avg: $432

98%

#554

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

751%

#555

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

740%

#556

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

679%

#557

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

676%

#558

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

670%

#560

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

647%

#561

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

620%

#562

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

619%

#563

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

602%

#566

Core i5-10310U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#572

A10-9600P

MSRP: $128|Avg: $50

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4770T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13310%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12576%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9132%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2751%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2179%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1906%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1092%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1078%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

981%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

981%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

970%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

944%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

931%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

927%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

919%

#715

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

100%

#716

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#717

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

100%

#718

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

100%

#719

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

100%

#720

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

99%

#721

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#722

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

99%

#723

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

99%

#724

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

99%

#725

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

98%

#726

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

98%

#727

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

98%

#728

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

98%

#729

Core i5-3350P

MSRP: $189|Avg: $25

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-10310U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Core i7-4770T
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4770T (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-10310U	Core i7-4770T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($39)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i5-10310U Benchmark Check

Core i7-4770T Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10310U and Core i7-4770T

Core i5-10310U

The Core i5-10310U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 13 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 5,864 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i7-4770T

The Core i7-4770T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8192 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 5,854 points. Launch price was $610.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-10310U and Core i7-4770T share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-10310U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i7-4770T — a 17.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10310U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i5-10310U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4770T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10310U scores 5,864 against the Core i7-4770T's 5,854 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-10310U. L3 cache: 6 MB on the Core i5-10310U vs 8192 kB (total) on the Core i7-4770T.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Core i7-4770T
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.4 GHz+19%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	2.5 GHz+47%
L3 Cache	6 MB	8192 kB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	5,864	5,854
Geekbench 6 Single	1,284	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10310U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4770T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-10310U	Core i7-4770T
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	—
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-10310U) / not specified (Core i7-4770T). The Core i5-10310U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics for 10th Gen), while the Core i7-4770T requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10310U targets Business Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-10310U rivals Ryzen 5 PRO 4650U.