Core i7-10810U vs Xeon E3-1286 v3

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Xeon E3-1286 v3

4 Cores8 Thrd84 WWMax: 4.1 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10810U

6 / 12

7,987

+1.4%

7,879

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i7-10810U is positioned at rank 16 and the Xeon E3-1286 v3 is on rank 379, 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 Xeon E3-1286 v3

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5275%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

98%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

996%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

885%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

684%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

100%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

99%

#266

EPYC 7C13

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

97%

#267

Xeon Gold 6336Y

MSRP: $3245|Avg: N/A

96%

#268

Xeon w5-2565X

MSRP: $1389|Avg: $1389

96%

#379

Xeon E3-1286 v3

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#388

Xeon E-2234

MSRP: $250|Avg: $136

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 i7-10810U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E3-1286 v3
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)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E3-1286 v3
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

Xeon E3-1286 v3 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10810U and Xeon E3-1286 v3

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.

Xeon E3-1286 v3

The Xeon E3-1286 v3 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.7 GHz, with boost up to 4.1 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 84 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 7,879 points. Launch price was $800.

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Processing Power

The Core i7-10810U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Xeon E3-1286 v3 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 4.1 GHz on the Xeon E3-1286 v3 — a 17.8% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.7 GHz). The Core i7-10810U is built on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i7-10810U scores 7,987 against the Xeon E3-1286 v3's 7,879 — a 1.4% lead for the Core i7-10810U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U vs 8 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Xeon E3-1286 v3.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E3-1286 v3
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+20%	4.1 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.7 GHz+236%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	—
PassMark	7,987+1%	7,879

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10810U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E3-1286 v3 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.