Xeon E5-2680 vs Core i7-10710U

Xeon E5-2680

8 Cores16 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i7-10710U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.7 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon E5-2680

8 / 16

9,289

+0.5%

9,240

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 Xeon E5-2680 is positioned at rank 1014 and the Core i7-10710U is on rank 829, so the Core i7-10710U 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 Xeon E5-2680

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

72161%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

13625%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

12105%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

9351%

#541

Xeon E5-4669 v4

MSRP: $7007|Avg: $300

87%

#1014

Xeon E5-2680

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $40

100%

#1016

Xeon E5-4640

MSRP: $2725|Avg: N/A

89%

#1018

Xeon E5-4650

MSRP: $3616|Avg: $71

83%

#1019

Xeon E5-4650L

MSRP: $3616|Avg: N/A

82%

#1020

Xeon E5-4655 v4

MSRP: $4616|Avg: N/A

82%

#1021

Xeon E-2224

MSRP: $3226|Avg: $195

77%

#1022

Athlon MP 2400+

MSRP: $151|Avg: $20

70%

#1023

Xeon E5-2650L v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $1078

64%

#1024

Xeon E5-2640 v2

MSRP: $4115|Avg: $530

64%

#1025

Opteron 142

MSRP: $292|Avg: $20

53%

#1026

Athlon MP 2800+

MSRP: $275|Avg: $10

48%

#1027

Xeon L3110

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $950

47%

#1028

Xeon 2.66

MSRP: $337|Avg: $10

46%

#1029

Xeon X5272

MSRP: $1172|Avg: $76

43%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10710U

#817

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1317%

#818

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1298%

#819

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1192%

#820

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1186%

#821

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1175%

#823

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1135%

#824

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1088%

#825

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1087%

#826

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1057%

#829

Core i7-10710U

MSRP: $415|Avg: N/A

100%

#835

FX-9830P

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

99%

#836

Celeron M P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#838

Celeron 887

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

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 i7-10710U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680	Core i7-10710U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon E5-2680 (2012) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon E5-2680	Core i7-10710U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+943%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($40)	⚠️ Higher cost ($415)

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.

Xeon E5-2680 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10710U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon E5-2680 and Core i7-10710U

Xeon E5-2680

The Xeon E5-2680 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 6 March 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 16 threads. Base frequency is 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 20 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA2011. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 9,289 points. Launch price was $1,723.

Core i7-10710U

The Core i7-10710U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.7 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 9,240 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

The Xeon E5-2680 packs 8 cores / 16 threads, while the Core i7-10710U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Xeon E5-2680 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Xeon E5-2680 versus 4.7 GHz on the Core i7-10710U — a 29.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10710U (base: 2.7 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon E5-2680 uses the Sandy Bridge-EP (2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-10710U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon E5-2680 scores 9,289 against the Core i7-10710U's 9,240 — a 0.5% lead for the Xeon E5-2680. L3 cache: 20 MB (total) on the Xeon E5-2680 vs 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10710U.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680	Core i7-10710U
Cores / Threads	8 / 16+33%	6 / 12
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	4.7 GHz+34%
Base Clock	2.7 GHz+145%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	20 MB (total)+67%	12 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge-EP (2012)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	9,289	9,240

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon E5-2680 uses the LGA2011 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-10710U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1600 memory speed. The Xeon E5-2680 supports up to 384 GB of RAM compared to 64 GB — 142.9% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 4 (Xeon E5-2680) vs 2 (Core i7-10710U). PCIe lanes: 40 (Xeon E5-2680) vs 16 (Core i7-10710U) — the Xeon E5-2680 offers 24 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Xeon E5-2680	Core i7-10710U
Socket	LGA2011	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	384 GB+500%	64 GB
RAM Channels	4+100%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	40+150%	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon E5-2680) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10710U). The Core i7-10710U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon E5-2680 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10710U targets Mobile.