Core i7-10810U vs Xeon E5-1650

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Xeon E5-1650

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-10810U

6 / 12

7,987

0.0%

8,056

+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 i7-10810U is positioned at rank 16 and the Xeon E5-1650 is on rank 371, 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 E5-1650

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

5159%

Xeon W-11855M

MSRP: $450|Avg: $200

96%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

974%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

865%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

669%

#260

EPYC 4584PX

MSRP: $1517|Avg: $1517

98%

#261

Xeon w3-2435

MSRP: $669|Avg: $790

98%

#263

Xeon 6710E

MSRP: $1565|Avg: $344

97%

#264

Ryzen 7 PRO 1700X

MSRP: $399|Avg: $180

97%

#371

Xeon E5-1650

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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 E5-1650
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior 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)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-1650 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E5-1650
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 E5-1650 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10810U and Xeon E5-1650

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 E5-1650

The Xeon E5-1650 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 8,056 points. Launch price was $175.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10810U and Xeon E5-1650 share an identical 6-core/12-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U versus 3.8 GHz on the Xeon E5-1650 — a 25.3% 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 Xeon E5-1650 uses Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10810U scores 7,987 against the Xeon E5-1650's 8,056 — a 0.9% lead for the Xeon E5-1650. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U vs 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon E5-1650.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E5-1650
Cores / Threads	6 / 12	6 / 12
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+29%	3.8 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+191%
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)	12288 kB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Sandy Bridge-E (2011−2013)
PassMark	7,987	8,056

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10810U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon E5-1650 uses LGA2011 (PCIe 5.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i7-10810U	Xeon E5-1650
Socket	FCBGA1528	LGA2011
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 5.0+67%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	384 GB
RAM Channels	—	4
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	40