Core i7-10610U vs Xeon E3-1275 v2

Core i7-10610U

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Xeon E3-1275 v2

4 Cores8 Thrd77 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10610U

4 / 8

6,586

0.0%

6,644

+0.9%

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 i7-10610U is positioned at rank 965 and the Xeon E3-1275 v2 is on rank 697, so the Xeon E3-1275 v2 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 i7-10610U

#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 Xeon E3-1275 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13322%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2515%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2235%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1726%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

99%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

98%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

98%

#413

EPYC 7643

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $2750

98%

#414

Xeon Gold 6330N

MSRP: $2389|Avg: $1798

98%

#415

EPYC 7473X

MSRP: $3900|Avg: $200

97%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

100%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#702

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

99%

#704

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

98%

#708

Pentium 1403 v2

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

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 i7-10610U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-10610U	Xeon E3-1275 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1275 v2 (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10610U	Xeon E3-1275 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($426)

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

Xeon E3-1275 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10610U and Xeon E3-1275 v2

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.

Xeon E3-1275 v2

The Xeon E3-1275 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 May 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 77 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,644 points. Launch price was $808.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10610U and Xeon E3-1275 v2 share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10610U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E3-1275 v2 — a 22.7% clock advantage for the Core i7-10610U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-10610U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10610U scores 6,586 against the Xeon E3-1275 v2's 6,644 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E3-1275 v2. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-10610U	Xeon E3-1275 v2
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+26%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	3.5 GHz+94%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	6,586	6,644
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,000
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,000

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10610U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1275 v2 uses LGA1155 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10610U	Xeon E3-1275 v2
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1155
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32.77 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i7-10610U) / VT-x, VT-d (Xeon E3-1275 v2). The Xeon E3-1275 v2 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics P4000), while the Core i7-10610U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon E3-1275 v2 targets Server/Workstation.