Core i7-10510U vs Xeon E7330

Core i7-10510U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2019

Xeon E7330

80 WW2007

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10510U

4 / 8

6,408

0.0%

6,491

+1.3%

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 i7-10510U is positioned at rank 963 and the Xeon E7330 is on rank 86, so the Xeon E7330 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 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 Xeon E7330

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

2049%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

387%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

344%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

266%

#66

EPYC 4585PX

MSRP: $699|Avg: $826

100%

#67

EPYC 4545P

MSRP: $549|Avg: $595

97%

#71

Ryzen 7 PRO 7745

MSRP: $400|Avg: $343

86%

#73

EPYC 4484PX

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

83%

#86

Xeon E7330

MSRP: $64|Avg: $60

100%

#88

Opteron 6212

MSRP: $266|Avg: N/A

98%

#90

Opteron 4334

MSRP: $204|Avg: $130

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 i7-10510U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-10510U	Xeon E7330
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 65 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E7330 (2007) relies on 65 nm technology and older memory, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10510U	Xeon E7330
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+590%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)	✅ More affordable ($60)

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

Xeon E7330 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10510U and Xeon E7330

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.

Xeon E7330

The Xeon E7330 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 6,491 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10510U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-10510U scores 6,408 against the Xeon E7330's 6,491 — a 1.3% lead for the Xeon E7330. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510U vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon E7330.

Feature	Core i7-10510U	Xeon E7330
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	—
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.4 GHz+33%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+33%	6 MB L2 Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-78%	65 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	6,408	6,491+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	3,866	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,300	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	3,300	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10510U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E7330 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10510U	Xeon E7330
Socket	FCBGA1528	PGA604
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
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 (Core i7-10510U) / not specified (Xeon E7330). The Core i7-10510U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E7330 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10510U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-10510U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.