Core i7-10810U vs Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Ryzen 5 2600H

4 Cores8 Thrd45 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10810U

6 / 12

7,987

0.0%

8,002

+0.2%

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-10810U is positioned at rank 16 and the Ryzen 5 2600H is on rank 64, so the Core i7-10810U 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 i7-10810U

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

129%

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

127%

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

116%

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

116%

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

115%

#10

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

111%

#11

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

106%

#12

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

106%

#13

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

103%

#16

Core i7-10810U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#17

Core i3-350M

MSRP: $130|Avg: $10

95%

#18

Atom x5-E8000

MSRP: $18|Avg: N/A

94%

#19

Core 2 Duo T5900

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

93%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

84%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

80%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

80%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

76%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

76%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

75%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

75%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 2600H

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#52

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

220%

#53

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

217%

#54

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

199%

#55

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

198%

#56

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

196%

#58

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

190%

#59

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

182%

#60

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

181%

#61

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

177%

#64

Ryzen 5 2600H

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#65

Core i5-3320M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

99%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

97%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

94%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-10810U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 2600H is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.2% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 2600H
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 2600H
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 i7-10810U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 2600H Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10810U and Ryzen 5 2600H

Core i7-10810U

The Core i7-10810U 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 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: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 2600H

The Ryzen 5 2600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 10 September 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 8,002 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10810U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 2600H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-10810U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U versus 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 2600H — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i7-10810U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses Raven Ridge (2017−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10810U scores 7,987 against the Ryzen 5 2600H's 8,002 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 2600H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 2600H.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Ryzen 5 2600H
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+36%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+191%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+200%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB (per core)+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
PassMark	7,987	8,002

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10810U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 2600H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.