Core i7-4980HQ vs Core i7-10610U

Core i7-4980HQ

4 Cores8 Thrd47 WWMax: 4 GHz2014

Core i7-10610U

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i7-4980HQ

4 / 8

6,539

0.0%

6,586

+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 i7-4980HQ is positioned at rank 417 and the Core i7-10610U is on rank 965, so the Core i7-4980HQ 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 i7-4980HQ

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

100%

#405

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

561%

#406

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

553%

#407

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

507%

#408

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

505%

#409

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

500%

#411

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

483%

#412

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

463%

#413

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

463%

#414

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

450%

#417

Core i7-4980HQ

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10610U

#953

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1898%

#954

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1870%

#955

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1717%

#956

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1709%

#957

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1693%

#959

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1635%

#960

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1568%

#961

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1565%

#962

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1523%

#965

Core i7-10610U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

99%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

99%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

98%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

97%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

97%

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 i7-10610U (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i7-4980HQ	Core i7-10610U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Crystalwell (2013−2014) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4980HQ (2014) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i7-4980HQ	Core i7-10610U
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 i7-4980HQ Benchmark Check

Core i7-10610U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-4980HQ and Core i7-10610U

Core i7-4980HQ

The Core i7-4980HQ is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1364. Thermal design power (TDP): 47 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,539 points. Launch price was $623.

Core i7-10610U

The Core i7-10610U 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 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 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: 6,586 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-4980HQ and Core i7-10610U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i7-4980HQ versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10610U — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10610U (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i7-4980HQ uses the Crystalwell (2013−2014) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i7-10610U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-4980HQ scores 6,539 against the Core i7-10610U's 6,586 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i7-10610U. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i7-4980HQ	Core i7-10610U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4 GHz	4.9 GHz+23%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+56%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Crystalwell (2013−2014)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,539	6,586

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-4980HQ uses the BGA1364 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10610U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.