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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i5-3335S

2012

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 512W, a 447W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $225 MSRP, while Core i7-10510Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10510Y can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i7-10510Y

2019

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (10 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 617, while Core i5-3335S needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,631 vs 3,672).
❌687.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 65W.

Core i5-3335S

2012

Core i7-10510Y

2019

Why buy it

✅+1.1% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 65W instead of 512W, a 447W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).
✅100+% more PCIe lanes (10 vs 0) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel UHD Graphics 617, while Core i5-3335S needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Smaller total L3 cache (6 MB vs 8 MB).
❌Launch MSRP is still $225 MSRP, while Core i7-10510Y mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i7-10510Y can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,631 vs 3,672).
❌687.7% higher power demand at 512W vs 65W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i5-3335S better than Core i7-10510Y?

It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-10510Y is ahead with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-3335S pulls ahead with 1.1% better PassMark. Core i7-10510Y also has the bigger cache pool with 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB).

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-3335S is the better fit. You are getting 1.1% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i5-3335S is the smarter buy today. Core i5-3335S is at an unclear MSRP at $225 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you 1.1% better PassMark. The trade-off is that Core i7-10510Y is still the better pure gaming CPU with a 1.1% average FPS lead across 4 shared CPU game tests in our data. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (16.3 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so the better CPU is not just faster, it is also the cleaner value play on paper. That said, if you already own a compatible UTFCBGA1377 setup, Core i7-10510Y can still make sense as a platform-matched option because it avoids a motherboard swap.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-10510Y is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2019 vs 2012) and 33.3% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 6 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

Games Benchmarks

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 i5-3335S Benchmark Check

Core i7-10510Y Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	87 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	64 FPS	84 FPS
medium	56 FPS	72 FPS
high	44 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	45 FPS

Open Core i5-3335S Open Core i7-10510Y

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	76 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	56 FPS	71 FPS

Open Core i5-3335S Open Core i7-10510Y

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-3335S Open Core i7-10510Y

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
1080p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS
1440p
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	92 FPS	91 FPS
medium	92 FPS	91 FPS
high	92 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	91 FPS

Open Core i5-3335S Open Core i7-10510Y

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3335S and Core i7-10510Y

Core i5-3335S

The Core i5-3335S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 November 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,672 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i7-10510Y

The Core i7-10510Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-3335S packs 4 cores / 4 threads, matching the Core i7-10510Y's 4 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-3335S versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10510Y — a 33.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-10510Y (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-3335S uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-10510Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3335S scores 3,672 against the Core i7-10510Y's 3,631 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i5-3335S. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-3335S vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510Y.

Feature	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 4	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.2 GHz	4.5 GHz+41%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+125%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	3,672+1%	3,631
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,270
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,960

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3335S uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10510Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3335S	Core i7-10510Y
Socket	LGA1155	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	No
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-3335S) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10510Y). The Core i7-10510Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 617), while the Core i5-3335S requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10510Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.