Core i7-10510U vs Core i5-12400F

Core i7-10510U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2019

Core i5-12400F

6 Cores12 Thrd65 WWMax: 4.4 GHz2022

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10510U

4 / 8

6,408

0.0%

19,532

+204.8%

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. The Core i7-10510U is positioned at rank #963 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 i7-10510U

#951

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1872%

#952

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1845%

#953

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1694%

#954

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1686%

#955

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1671%

#957

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1613%

#958

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1547%

#959

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1544%

#960

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1503%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

97%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

97%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

96%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-12400F

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

121%

#16

Core Ultra 5 225F

MSRP: $231|Avg: $150

118%

#17

Core Ultra 7 265K

MSRP: $309|Avg: $285

116%

#18

Ryzen 9 3900

MSRP: $499|Avg: $150

115%

#19

Ryzen 5 3600X

MSRP: $249|Avg: $90

113%

#20

Core i7-14700KF

MSRP: $384|Avg: $260

113%

#21

Core i7-14700K

MSRP: $409|Avg: $270

109%

#22

Ryzen 5 4500

MSRP: $129|Avg: $85

106%

#23

Ryzen 5 5600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $115

106%

#24

Celeron G5925

MSRP: $62|Avg: $15

105%

#25

Ryzen 5 7500F

MSRP: $179|Avg: $145

104%

#26

Core Ultra 5 245

MSRP: $319|Avg: $220

103%

#27

Ryzen 7 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $86

102%

#28

Core Ultra 7 265KF

MSRP: $379|Avg: $323

102%

#29

Core Ultra 7 265F

MSRP: $369|Avg: $276

100%

#30

Core i5-12400F

MSRP: $174|Avg: $110

100%

#31

Ryzen 3 PRO 5355G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

99%

#32

Ryzen 7 2700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $100

98%

#33

Core i3-10100F

MSRP: $88|Avg: $50

98%

#34

Ryzen 5 7400F

MSRP: $150|Avg: $147

98%

#35

Ryzen 5 9600X

MSRP: $279|Avg: $178

95%

#36

Ryzen 7 3800X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $140

93%

#37

Ryzen 3 5300G

MSRP: $130|Avg: $80

92%

#38

Ryzen 9 7900X

MSRP: $549|Avg: $316

91%

#39

Ryzen 5 5600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $135

91%

#40

Core i5-14600KF

MSRP: $304|Avg: $239

91%

#41

Ryzen 7 5800

MSRP: $349|Avg: $160

91%

#42

Core i3-14100F

MSRP: $109|Avg: $96

90%

#43

Ryzen 7 3700X

MSRP: $329|Avg: $140

90%

#44

Ryzen 5 7600X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $178

90%

#45

Ryzen 3 3100

MSRP: $99|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-12400F delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-10510U in both compute-intensive tasks (101.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-10510U	Core i5-12400F
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)	✅ More affordable ($110)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Alder Lake-S (2022) / Intel 7 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: The Core i5-12400F leads not only in performance but also in value. It is effectively 73% cheaper ($110 vs $409) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i7-10510U	Core i5-12400F
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1033%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)	✅ More affordable ($110)

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 i7-10510U Benchmark Check

Core i5-12400F Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10510U and Core i5-12400F

Core i7-10510U

The Core i7-10510U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 6,408 points. Launch price was $409.

Core i5-12400F

The Core i5-12400F is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 January 2022 (3 years ago). It is based on the Alder Lake-S (2022) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 4.4 GHz. L3 cache: 18 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on Intel 7 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1700. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200. Passmark benchmark score: 19,532 points. Launch price was $180.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10510U packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-12400F offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core i5-12400F has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10510U versus 4.4 GHz on the Core i5-12400F — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-10510U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core i7-10510U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-12400F uses Alder Lake-S (2022) (Intel 7 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10510U scores 6,408 against the Core i5-12400F's 19,532 — a 101.2% lead for the Core i5-12400F. Cinebench R23 multi-core: 3,866 vs 12,380 (104.8% advantage for the Core i5-12400F). Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,300 vs 1,700, a 26.7% lead for the Core i5-12400F that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 3,300 vs 657 (133.6% advantage for the Core i7-10510U). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510U vs 18 MB (total) on the Core i5-12400F.

Feature	Core i7-10510U	Core i5-12400F
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	6 / 12+50%
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+11%	4.4 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.5 GHz+39%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	18 MB (total)+125%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	Intel 7 nm-50%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Alder Lake-S (2022)
PassMark	6,408	19,532+205%
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,866	12,380+220%
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	1,700+31%
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,300+402%	657

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10510U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-12400F uses LGA1700 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-10510U versus DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200 on the Core i5-12400F — the Core i5-12400F supports 22.2% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-12400F supports up to 128 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i7-10510U) vs 20 (Core i5-12400F) — the Core i5-12400F offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: 400-series (Core i7-10510U) and H610,B660,H670,Z690,B760,H770,Z790 (Core i5-12400F).

Feature	Core i7-10510U	Core i5-12400F
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1700
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2666	DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200+25%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	20+25%

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10510U) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-12400F). The Core i7-10510U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Core i5-12400F requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10510U targets Productivity, Core i5-12400F targets Gaming Performance/Value. Direct competitor: Core i7-10510U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U; Core i5-12400F rivals Ryzen 5 5600.

Feature	Core i7-10510U	Core i5-12400F
Integrated GPU	Yes	No
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Productivity	Gaming Performance/Value