Core i7-4510U vs Core i7-3687U

Core i7-4510U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2014

Core i7-3687U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4510U

2 / 4

2,634

+0.5%

2,621

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 i7-4510U is positioned at rank 66 and the Core i7-3687U is on rank 654, so the Core i7-4510U 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 i7-4510U

#14

Ryzen 5 PRO 230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

91%

#54

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

223%

#55

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

220%

#56

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

202%

#57

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

201%

#58

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

199%

#60

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

192%

#61

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

184%

#62

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

184%

#63

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

179%

#66

Core i7-4510U

MSRP: $393|Avg: N/A

100%

#69

Core 2 Quad Q9100

MSRP: $14|Avg: $14

98%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

95%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3687U

#642

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

896%

#643

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

882%

#644

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

810%

#645

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

806%

#646

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

799%

#648

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

772%

#649

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

740%

#650

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

739%

#651

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

719%

#654

Core i7-3687U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

99%

#665

Athlon X2 QL-64

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#666

Core 3 N350

MSRP: $225|Avg: $220

98%

#668

FX-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4510U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-3687U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4510U	Core i7-3687U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4510U	Core i7-3687U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i7-4510U Benchmark Check

Core i7-3687U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4510U and Core i7-3687U

Core i7-4510U

The Core i7-4510U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,634 points. Launch price was $393.

Core i7-3687U

The Core i7-3687U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,621 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4510U and Core i7-3687U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-4510U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-3687U — a 6.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3687U (base: 2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-4510U uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-3687U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4510U scores 2,634 against the Core i7-3687U's 2,621 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-4510U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 880 vs 640, a 31.6% lead for the Core i7-4510U that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-4510U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-3687U.

Feature	Core i7-4510U	Core i7-3687U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.1 GHz	3.3 GHz+6%
Base Clock	2 GHz	2.1 GHz+5%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,634	2,621
Geekbench 6 Single	880+38%	640
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,240

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4510U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3687U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i7-3687U supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i7-4510U) vs 16 (Core i7-3687U) — the Core i7-3687U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: SoC (Core i7-4510U) and QM77,QS77 (Core i7-3687U).

Feature	Core i7-4510U	Core i7-3687U
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	32 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	16+33%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, EPT (Core i7-4510U) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-3687U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4400 (Core i7-4510U) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i7-3687U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4510U targets Ultrabook, Core i7-3687U targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core i7-4510U rivals A10-7300; Core i7-3687U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.