Xeon W3670 vs Core i7-10510U

Xeon W3670

6 Cores12 Thrd130 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Core i7-10510U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon W3670

6 / 12

6,424

+0.2%

6,408

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 W3670 is positioned at rank 543 and the Core i7-10510U is on rank 963, so the Xeon W3670 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 W3670

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

8086%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

1527%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

1356%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

1048%

#332

Xeon W-2235

MSRP: $555|Avg: $350

100%

#333

Xeon Gold 5317

MSRP: $1088|Avg: $1100

98%

#334

Xeon W-2275

MSRP: $1112|Avg: $500

98%

#335

Xeon Gold 6430

MSRP: $2128|Avg: $1850

97%

#336

Xeon Gold 6421N

MSRP: $2368|Avg: $2427

97%

#543

Xeon W3670

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

100%

#546

Xeon E3-1240 v2

MSRP: $250|Avg: $150

99%

#547

Xeon E3-1220 v3

MSRP: $203|Avg: $89

99%

#550

Xeon W-2102

MSRP: $202|Avg: $286

98%

#552

Xeon E3-1265L v2

MSRP: $265|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-10510U

#951

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1872%

#952

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1845%

#953

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1694%

#954

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1686%

#955

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1671%

#957

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1613%

#958

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1547%

#959

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1544%

#960

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1503%

#963

Core i7-10510U

MSRP: $409|Avg: N/A

100%

#968

Core i7-4710MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $378

98%

#970

Celeron T3100

MSRP: $62|Avg: $62

97%

#971

Core i7-4800MQ

MSRP: $380|Avg: $378

97%

#977

Phenom II X2 N640

MSRP: $100|Avg: $55

96%

#978

A10-8700P

MSRP: $150|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 i7-10510U (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon W3670	Core i7-10510U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Gulftown (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon W3670 (2010) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon W3670	Core i7-10510U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+64%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($250)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)

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 W3670 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10510U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon W3670 and Core i7-10510U

Xeon W3670

The Xeon W3670 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 29 August 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 130 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,424 points. Launch price was $295.

Core i7-10510U

The Core i7-10510U 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 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: 6,408 points. Launch price was $409.

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Processing Power

The Xeon W3670 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10510U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon W3670 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon W3670 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10510U — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-10510U (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon W3670 uses the Gulftown (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-10510U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon W3670 scores 6,424 against the Core i7-10510U's 6,408 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon W3670. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Xeon W3670 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510U.

Feature	Xeon W3670	Core i7-10510U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	4.9 GHz+42%
Base Clock	3.2 GHz+78%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12 MB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Gulftown (2010−2011)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,424	6,408
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	3,866
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,300
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	3,300

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon W3670 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-10510U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon W3670	Core i7-10510U
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Xeon W3670) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10510U). The Core i7-10510U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon W3670 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-10510U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Core i7-10510U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.