Core i5-1035G7 vs Core i7-10810U

Core i5-1035G7

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2019

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-1035G7

4 / 8

8,008

+0.3%

7,987

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 i5-1035G7 is positioned at rank 765 and the Core i7-10810U is on rank 16, so the Core i7-10810U 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 i5-1035G7

#753

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1099%

#754

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1083%

#755

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

994%

#756

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

990%

#757

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

981%

#759

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

947%

#760

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

908%

#761

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

907%

#762

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

882%

#765

Core i5-1035G7

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

99%

#772

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10810U

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

129%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

127%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

116%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

116%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

115%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

111%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

106%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

106%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

103%

#16

Core i7-10810U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

95%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

94%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

93%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

84%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

80%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

76%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

76%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

75%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

75%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-10810U leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-1035G7 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-1035G7	Core i7-10810U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Ice Lake (Client) (2019) / 10 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-1035G7	Core i7-10810U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-1035G7 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10810U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-1035G7 and Core i7-10810U

Core i5-1035G7

The Core i5-1035G7 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1526. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 8,008 points. Launch price was $309.

Core i7-10810U

The Core i7-10810U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-1035G7 packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i7-10810U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i7-10810U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-1035G7 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U — a 27.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-1035G7 uses the Ice Lake (Client) (2019) architecture (10 nm), while the Core i7-10810U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-1035G7 scores 8,008 against the Core i7-10810U's 7,987 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i5-1035G7. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-1035G7 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Core i7-10810U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	3.7 GHz	4.9 GHz+32%
Base Clock	1.2 GHz+9%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	12 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Ice Lake (Client) (2019)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	8,008	7,987
Geekbench 6 Single	1,515	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-1035G7 uses the FCBGA1526 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10810U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-1035G7	Core i7-10810U
Socket	FCBGA1526	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4-3733	—
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 i5-1035G7) / not specified (Core i7-10810U). The Core i5-1035G7 includes integrated graphics (Iris Plus Graphics G7), while the Core i7-10810U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-1035G7 targets Premium Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-1035G7 rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.