Xeon X5675 vs Core i7-10510U

Xeon X5675

6 Cores12 Thrd95 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2011

Core i7-10510U

4 Cores8 Thrd15 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5675

6 / 12

6,418

+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 X5675 is positioned at rank 998 and the Core i7-10510U is on rank 963, so the Core i7-10510U 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 X5675

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

46597%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

8798%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

7817%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

6039%

#537

Xeon Platinum 8180

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2363

86%

#538

Xeon Platinum 8280M

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $6223

84%

#539

Xeon Platinum 8280

MSRP: $10009|Avg: $2940

83%

#540

Xeon E7-8891 v3

MSRP: $6841|Avg: $418

71%

#998

Xeon X5675

MSRP: $1440|Avg: $22

100%

#999

Xeon Phi 7210

MSRP: $1881|Avg: $150

87%

#1000

Xeon D-1567

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1001

Xeon E-2126G

MSRP: $2702|Avg: $230

87%

#1004

Xeon D-1531

MSRP: $2057|Avg: $250

84%

#1005

Xeon 5130

MSRP: $316|Avg: $10

83%

#1007

Xeon E5-4640 v3

MSRP: $2859|Avg: $300

81%

#1008

Xeon E5440

MSRP: $690|Avg: $37

77%

#1009

Xeon E5-2643

MSRP: $1552|Avg: $50

76%

#1010

Xeon E5-2637

MSRP: $885|Avg: $40

75%

#1011

Xeon W3570

MSRP: $999|Avg: $15

73%

#1013

Xeon E5-4620

MSRP: $2141|Avg: $400

70%

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 X5675	Core i7-10510U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ Higher cost ($409)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Westmere-EP (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5675 (2011) relies on 32 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5675	Core i7-10510U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1762%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($22)	⚠️ 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 X5675 Benchmark Check

Core i7-10510U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5675 and Core i7-10510U

Xeon X5675

The Xeon X5675 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.06 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1366. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 6,418 points. Launch price was $162.

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 X5675 packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Core i7-10510U offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Xeon X5675 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.46 GHz on the Xeon X5675 versus 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10510U — a 34.4% clock advantage for the Core i7-10510U (base: 3.06 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Xeon X5675 uses the Westmere-EP (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i7-10510U uses Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5675 scores 6,418 against the Core i7-10510U's 6,408 — a 0.2% lead for the Xeon X5675. L3 cache: 12288 kB (total) on the Xeon X5675 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10510U.

Feature	Xeon X5675	Core i7-10510U
Cores / Threads	6 / 12+50%	4 / 8
Boost Clock	3.46 GHz	4.9 GHz+42%
Base Clock	3.06 GHz+70%	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	12288 kB (total)+50%	8 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Westmere-EP (2010−2011)	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,418	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 X5675 uses the LGA1366 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i7-10510U uses FCBGA1528 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1333 on the Xeon X5675 versus DDR4-2666 on the Core i7-10510U — the Core i7-10510U supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Memory channels: 3 (Xeon X5675) vs 2 (Core i7-10510U). Chipset compatibility: Intel X58,Intel 5520 (Xeon X5675) and 400-series (Core i7-10510U).

Feature	Xeon X5675	Core i7-10510U
Socket	LGA1366	FCBGA1528
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	DDR4-2666+33%
Max RAM Capacity	—	64 GB
RAM Channels	3+50%	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Xeon X5675) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i7-10510U). The Core i7-10510U includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics), while the Xeon X5675 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Xeon X5675 targets Workstation, Core i7-10510U targets Productivity. Direct competitor: Xeon X5675 rivals Core i7-980X; Core i7-10510U rivals Ryzen 7 3700U.