Core i5-680 vs Core i7-4510U

Core i5-680

2 Cores4 Thrd73 WWMax: 3.86 GHz2010

Core i7-4510U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-680

2 / 4

2,620

0.0%

2,634

+0.5%

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 i5-680 is positioned at rank 1014 and the Core i7-4510U is on rank 66, so the Core i7-4510U 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 i5-680

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

34985%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

33057%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

24002%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

7231%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

5728%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5011%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2870%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2832%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2579%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2579%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2550%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2481%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2446%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2436%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2414%

#1014

Core i5-680

MSRP: $294|Avg: $10

100%

#1015

Core 2 Duo E4300

MSRP: $113|Avg: $5

100%

#1017

Core 2 Duo E4500

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

98%

#1019

Core 2 Duo E7600

MSRP: $133|Avg: $50

97%

#1020

Core i7-3970X

MSRP: $990|Avg: $60

97%

#1021

Core 2 Duo E8700

MSRP: $256|Avg: $30

97%

#1022

Core 2 Duo E6550

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

96%

#1023

Phenom X3 8450

MSRP: $145|Avg: $147

95%

#1024

Core i7-3960X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $60

94%

#1025

Celeron 2.70

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#1027

A10 PRO-7850B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $140

91%

#1028

Core 2 Quad Q8200

MSRP: $224|Avg: $36

91%

#1029

A12-9800E

MSRP: $426|Avg: $150

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4510U

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#54

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#55

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#56

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#57

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#58

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#60

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#61

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

184%

#62

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#63

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-680 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i7-4510U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-680	Core i7-4510U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clarkdale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-680 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 97% cheaper ($10 vs $393) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-680	Core i7-4510U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+3809%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($10)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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 i5-680 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4510U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-680 and Core i7-4510U

Core i5-680

The Core i5-680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 19 April 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.86 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 73 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,620 points. Launch price was $272.

Core i7-4510U

The Core i7-4510U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,634 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-680 and Core i7-4510U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.86 GHz on the Core i5-680 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-4510U — a 21.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-680 (base: 3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-680 uses the Clarkdale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-4510U uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-680 scores 2,620 against the Core i7-4510U's 2,634 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4510U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i5-680 vs 4 MB on the Core i7-4510U.

Feature	Core i5-680	Core i7-4510U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.86 GHz+25%	3.1 GHz
Base Clock	3.6 GHz+80%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Clarkdale (2010−2011)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,620	2,634
Geekbench 6 Single	—	880

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-680 uses the LGA1156 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-4510U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1333 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-680) vs 12 (Core i7-4510U) — the Core i5-680 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-680	Core i7-4510U
Socket	LGA1156	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-680) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4510U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-680) and HD Graphics 4400 (Core i7-4510U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-680 targets Desktop, Core i7-4510U targets Ultrabook. Direct competitor: Core i7-4510U rivals A10-7300.