Core i7-10710U vs Xeon E5-1650 v2

Core i7-10710U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Xeon E5-1650 v2

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10710U

6 / 12

9,240

0.0%

9,306

+0.7%

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 i7-10710U is positioned at rank 829 and the Xeon E5-1650 v2 is on rank 691, so the Xeon E5-1650 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 i7-10710U

#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 Xeon E5-1650 v2

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

13021%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

2459%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2184%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1687%

#405

Xeon 6737P

MSRP: $4995|Avg: $4995

100%

#406

Xeon Gold 6342

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $3000

99%

#407

Xeon Gold 6438N

MSRP: $3351|Avg: $3351

99%

#408

Xeon 6747P

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

98%

#410

Xeon W-3175X

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $2999

96%

#411

Xeon w9-3495X

MSRP: $5889|Avg: $6333

96%

#412

Xeon Gold 5320T

MSRP: $1977|Avg: $1379

96%

#691

Xeon E5-1650 v2

MSRP: $583|Avg: $60

100%

#697

Xeon E3-1275 v2

MSRP: $426|Avg: $426

98%

#699

Xeon E5-2658

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

98%

#703

Xeon E5-2630

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

96%

#704

Xeon X5680

MSRP: $450|Avg: $13

96%

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 i7-10710U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-10710U	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)	✅ More affordable ($60)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge-E (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1650 v2 (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10710U	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+597%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)	✅ 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 i7-10710U Benchmark Check

Xeon E5-1650 v2 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10710U and Xeon E5-1650 v2

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.

Xeon E5-1650 v2

The Xeon E5-1650 v2 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge-E (2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,306 points. Launch price was $917.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10710U and Xeon E5-1650 v2 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-10710U versus 3.9 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 v2 — a 18.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-10710U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i7-10710U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 uses Ivy Bridge-E (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10710U scores 9,240 against the Xeon E5-1650 v2's 9,306 — a 0.7% lead for the Xeon E5-1650 v2. Both processors carry 12 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-10710U	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.7 GHz+21%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+218%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12 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-E (2013)
PassMark	9,240	9,306

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10710U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10710U	Xeon E5-1650 v2
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-2133	—
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 i7-10710U) / not specified (Xeon E5-1650 v2). The Core i7-10710U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E5-1650 v2 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10710U targets Mobile.