Core i7-10610U vs Ryzen 5 3450U

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10610U

4 / 8

6,586

+0.5%

6,550

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7965WX

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 i7-10610U is positioned at rank #965 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 i7-10610U

#953

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1898%

#954

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1870%

#955

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1717%

#956

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1709%

#957

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1693%

#959

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1635%

#960

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1568%

#961

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1565%

#962

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1523%

#965

Core i7-10610U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

98%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

97%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-10610U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Ryzen 5 3450U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) / 12 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
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 i7-10610U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3450U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10610U and Ryzen 5 3450U

Core i7-10610U

The Core i7-10610U 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 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: 6,586 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 3450U

The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10610U and Ryzen 5 3450U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10610U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10610U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-10610U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10610U scores 6,586 against the Ryzen 5 3450U's 6,550 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-10610U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10610U vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U.

Feature	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+40%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,586	6,550

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10610U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.