Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U
VS
Core i7-10610U

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs Core i7-10610U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018
VS
Intel

Core i7-10610U

4 Cores8 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

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

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-10610U leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightRyzen 5 PRO 2500UCore i7-10610U
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
Equivalent pricing
Equivalent pricing
Longevity
✨ Modern (Raven Ridge (2017−2019) / 14 nm)
✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightRyzen 5 PRO 2500UCore 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Core i7-10610U

AMD

Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 8 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 6,606 points. Launch price was $149.

Intel

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.

Processing Power

Both the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U and Core i7-10610U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10610U — a 30.6% clock advantage for the Core i7-10610U (base: 2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the Raven Ridge (2017−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-10610U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U scores 6,606 against the Core i7-10610U's 6,586 — a 0.3% lead for the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10610U.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 2500UCore i7-10610U
Cores / Threads
4 / 8
4 / 8
Boost Clock
3.6 GHz
4.9 GHz+36%
Base Clock
2 GHz+11%
1.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache
512 kB (per core)+100%
256K (per core)
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Raven Ridge (2017−2019)
Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark
6,606
6,586
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Memory & Platform

The Ryzen 5 PRO 2500U uses the FP5 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-10610U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureRyzen 5 PRO 2500UCore i7-10610U
Socket
FP5
FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0