Core i7-4610Y vs Core i7-4650U

Core i7-4610Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2013

Core i7-4650U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4610Y

2 / 4

2,446

0.0%

2,463

+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 i7-4610Y is positioned at rank 458 and the Core i7-4650U is on rank 793, so the Core i7-4610Y 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 i7-4610Y

#144

Core i7-12650H

MSRP: $457|Avg: N/A

97%

#446

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

600%

#447

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

591%

#448

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

543%

#449

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

540%

#450

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

535%

#452

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

517%

#453

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

496%

#454

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

495%

#455

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

481%

#458

Core i7-4610Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#472

Ryzen Embedded R1505G

MSRP: $80|Avg: $80

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4650U

#781

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1191%

#782

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1174%

#783

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1078%

#784

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1073%

#785

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1063%

#787

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1026%

#788

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

984%

#789

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

983%

#790

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

956%

#793

Core i7-4650U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#795

Core i3-1115G4E

MSRP: $213|Avg: $47

100%

#797

Celeron M 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

99%

#799

Celeron B815

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#801

Celeron B810

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

99%

#803

Core i7-1365UE

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

98%

#805

3020e

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 i7-4650U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i7-4610Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i7-4610Y	Core i7-4650U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i7-4610Y	Core i7-4650U
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 i7-4610Y Benchmark Check

Core i7-4650U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4610Y and Core i7-4650U

Core i7-4610Y

The Core i7-4610Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,446 points. Launch price was $415.

Core i7-4650U

The Core i7-4650U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 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: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,463 points. Launch price was $454.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4610Y and Core i7-4650U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i7-4610Y versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i7-4650U — a 12.9% clock advantage for the Core i7-4650U (base: 1.7 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). The Core i7-4610Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-4650U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4610Y scores 2,446 against the Core i7-4650U's 2,463 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-4650U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i7-4610Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i7-4650U.

Feature	Core i7-4610Y	Core i7-4650U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.3 GHz+14%
Base Clock	1.7 GHz	1.7 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell-ULT (2013)
PassMark	2,446	2,463
Geekbench 6 Single	700	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,350	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i7-4610Y	Core i7-4650U
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-4610Y) / not specified (Core i7-4650U). The Core i7-4610Y includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4200), while the Core i7-4650U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4610Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.