Core i7-10710U vs Core i5-8600T

CPU

GPU

Core i7-10710U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Core i5-8600T

6 Cores6 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.7 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10710U

6 / 12

9,240

+0.4%

9,201

0.0%

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 i7-10710U is positioned at rank #829 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 i7-10710U

#817

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1317%

#818

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1298%

#819

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1192%

#820

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1186%

#821

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1175%

#823

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1135%

#824

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1088%

#825

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1087%

#826

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1057%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8600T

#350

Core i3-8300

MSRP: $138|Avg: $136

108%

#351

Core i5-8500B

MSRP: $192|Avg: $192

107%

#352

Core i7-13700TE

MSRP: $390|Avg: $476

107%

#353

Core i9-11900T

MSRP: $439|Avg: $413

104%

#354

Ryzen Threadripper 7970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

104%

#355

Core i9-10900

MSRP: $483|Avg: $426

104%

#356

Ryzen Embedded V1605B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

104%

#357

Core i9-10900K

MSRP: $499|Avg: $500

104%

#358

Celeron G4930

MSRP: $42|Avg: $57

104%

#359

Ryzen 7 2700E

MSRP: $329|Avg: $329

103%

#360

Ryzen Embedded V2516

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

103%

#361

Ryzen Threadripper 9970X

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2442

103%

#362

Core i9-14901E

MSRP: $557|Avg: $689

102%

#363

Celeron G5900T

MSRP: $42|Avg: $50

101%

#364

Celeron G6900TE

MSRP: $53|Avg: $64

101%

#365

Core i5-8600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $213

100%

#366

Celeron G4950

MSRP: $52|Avg: $63

100%

#367

Core i9-10900E

MSRP: $488|Avg: $450

99%

#368

Core i7-9700KF

MSRP: $374|Avg: $333

99%

#369

Core i5-8400T

MSRP: $182|Avg: $179

96%

#370

Athlon 240GE

MSRP: $75|Avg: $110

96%

#371

Core 5 120UL

MSRP: $277|Avg: $270

91%

#372

Ryzen Embedded V3C14

MSRP: $305|Avg: $305

90%

#373

Core i7-9700T

MSRP: $323|Avg: $276

89%

#374

Core i9-13900TE

MSRP: $554|Avg: $554

86%

#375

Ryzen Embedded V2546

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

84%

#376

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7945WX

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $1399

82%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

80%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

80%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

76%

#380

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1836

76%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-10710U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-8600T in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-10710U	Core i5-8600T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)	✅ More affordable ($213)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Coffee Lake (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: The Core i5-8600T offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $213 (vs $415), it costs 49% less. While offering competitive performance, it results in a 94% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-10710U.

Insight	Core i7-10710U	Core i5-8600T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+94%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)	✅ More affordable ($213)

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 i7-10710U Benchmark Check

Core i5-8600T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10710U and Core i5-8600T

Core i7-10710U

The Core i7-10710U 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 9,240 points. Launch price was $149.

Core i5-8600T

The Core i5-8600T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Coffee Lake (2017−2019) architecture. It features 6 cores and 6 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 9 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1151. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 9,201 points. Launch price was $213.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10710U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, matching the Core i5-8600T's 6 cores. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-10710U versus 3.7 GHz on the Core i5-8600T — a 23.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-10710U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-10710U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-8600T uses Coffee Lake (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10710U scores 9,240 against the Core i5-8600T's 9,201 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i7-10710U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10710U vs 9 MB (total) on the Core i5-8600T.

Feature	Core i7-10710U	Core i5-8600T
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 6
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+27%	3.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.3 GHz+109%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+33%	9 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Coffee Lake (2017−2019)
PassMark	9,240	9,201
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	4,633
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,224
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	4,470

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10710U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8600T uses LGA1151 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-2133 on the Core i7-10710U versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i5-8600T — the Core i5-8600T supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-8600T 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. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core i7-10710U	Core i5-8600T
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA1151
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-2133	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB	128 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10710U) vs Yes (Core i5-8600T). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics (Core i7-10710U) and UHD Graphics 630 (Core i5-8600T) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10710U targets Mobile.