Ryzen 5 7540U vs Core i7-10700K
Ryzen 5 7540U
Core i7-10700K
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10700K
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake (2020−2025) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($380) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 7540U and Core i7-10700K
Ryzen 5 7540U
The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.
Core i7-10700K
The Core i7-10700K is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake (2020−2025) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 3.8 GHz, with boost up to 5.1 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 125 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 18,561 points. Launch price was $400.
Processing Power
The Ryzen 5 7540U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10700K offers 8 cores / 16 threads — the Core i7-10700K has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U versus 5.1 GHz on the Core i7-10700K — a 4% clock advantage for the Core i7-10700K (base: 3.2 GHz vs 3.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture (4 nm), while the Core i7-10700K uses Comet Lake (2020−2025) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 7540U scores 18,607 against the Core i7-10700K's 18,561 — a 0.2% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. Both processors carry 16 MB (total) of L3 cache.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 6 / 12 | 8 / 16+33% |
| Boost Clock | 4.9 GHz | 5.1 GHz+4% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz | 3.8 GHz+19% |
| L3 Cache | 16 MB (total) | 16 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 4 nm-71% | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) | Comet Lake (2020−2025) |
| PassMark | 18,607 | 18,561 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | — | 14,144 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 1,290 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 8,404 |
Memory & Platform
The Ryzen 5 7540U uses the FP7 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i7-10700K uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP7 | LGA1200 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 4.0+33% | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR4-2933 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 128 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Ryzen 5 7540U) / Yes (Core i7-10700K). The Core i7-10700K includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 630), while the Ryzen 5 7540U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10700K targets Gaming/Workstation. Direct competitor: Core i7-10700K rivals Ryzen 7 3700X.
| Feature | Ryzen 5 7540U | Core i7-10700K |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 630 |
| Unlocked | — | Yes |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | Yes |
| Target Use | — | Gaming/Workstation |
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