Xeon W3580 vs Core i7-10510Y

Xeon W3580

4 Cores8 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2009

Core i7-10510Y

4 Cores8 Thrd512 WWMax: 4.5 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3580

4 / 8

3,638

+0.2%

3,631

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 W3580 is positioned at rank 797 and the Core i7-10510Y is on rank 1069, so the Xeon W3580 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 W3580

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

16801%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

3172%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

2818%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

2177%

#459

Xeon Platinum 8568Y+

MSRP: $6497|Avg: $6497

99%

#460

Xeon Gold 6242R

MSRP: $2977|Avg: $779

98%

#460

Xeon E5-2686 V3

MSRP: $1500|Avg: $160

98%

#462

Xeon W-2175

MSRP: $1947|Avg: $180

98%

#463

EPYC 75F3

MSRP: $5383|Avg: $2799

97%

#797

Xeon W3580

MSRP: $294|Avg: $30

100%

#798

Xeon W3690

MSRP: $583|Avg: $140

100%

#800

Xeon E5-2428L

MSRP: $692|Avg: $42

99%

#803

Opteron 6380

MSRP: $551|Avg: $111

98%

#812

Xeon E3-1220L

MSRP: $189|Avg: $27

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10510Y

#1057

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2829%

#1058

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2788%

#1059

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2559%

#1060

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2548%

#1061

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2524%

#1063

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2438%

#1064

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2338%

#1065

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2334%

#1066

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2271%

#1069

Core i7-10510Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

100%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

100%

#1073

A8 Pro-7150B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

99%

#1074

A9-9420

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1076

Celeron B730

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

98%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

97%

#1082

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

97%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

96%

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 i7-10510Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3580	Core i7-10510Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Bloomfield (2008−2010) / 45 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3580 (2009) relies on 45 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3580	Core i7-10510Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 W3580 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10510Y Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3580 and Core i7-10510Y

Xeon W3580

The Xeon W3580 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 9 August 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 3.33 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,638 points. Launch price was $215.

Core i7-10510Y

The Core i7-10510Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.5 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,631 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Xeon W3580 and Core i7-10510Y share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Xeon W3580 versus 4.5 GHz on the Core i7-10510Y — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10510Y (base: 3.33 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Xeon W3580 uses the Bloomfield (2008−2010) architecture (45 nm), while the Core i7-10510Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3580 scores 3,638 against the Core i7-10510Y's 3,631 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3580. Both processors carry 8 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Xeon W3580	Core i7-10510Y
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz	4.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	3.33 GHz+178%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	45 nm	14 nm-69%
Architecture	Bloomfield (2008−2010)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	3,638	3,631
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,270
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,960

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3580 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-10510Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3580	Core i7-10510Y
Socket	LGA1366	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	10

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3580) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10510Y). The Core i7-10510Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 617), while the Xeon W3580 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10510Y targets Ultrabook/Tablet.