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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£320
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • PassMark benchmark result: 5903
  • N. of physical cores: 4
  • CPU boost clock speed: 4.4 GHz

Intel Core i5 10310U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

4.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.0

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

3.8

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

4.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.9

Platform

1.0%

6.9

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    3.2

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    3.7

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    5.8

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

  • 2.1
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    2.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.8

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    2.8

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.8

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a power-efficient, 10th Gen Comet Lake quad-core processor designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and a 6MB Smart Cache. It operates at a base frequency of 1.70 GHz with a maximum turbo boost frequency of 4.40 GHz, utilizing a standard 15W TDP that can be configured between 10W and 25W by manufacturers. Key advantages include support for the Intel vPro platform for enterprise-level security and management, compatibility with high-speed DDR4-2666 and LPDDR4-2933 memory, and reliable multitasking performance for office applications. However, it is built on an older 14nm process which is less efficient than modern 10nm or 7nm alternatives, and it features the aging Intel UHD Graphics 620, which lacks the power for demanding 3D gaming or intensive creative workloads.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 10310U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

4.0
Intel Core i5 10310U has a technical score of 4.02 points, which is lower than that of 80.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 10310U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

4.0

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.5
Intel Core i5 10310U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 10310U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1528
Intel Core i5 10310U uses the FCBGA1528 CPU socket, which is older than that of 76.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

Z790, B660
Intel Core i5 10310U supports Z790, B660 chipsets, which is broader compatibility than 79% of processors and equal to that of 1.2% of processors.
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 10310U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

4
Intel Core i5 10310U has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 50.7% of processors and equal to 28.5% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

8
Intel Core i5 10310U offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 35.3% of processors and equal to 19% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 10310U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

4.4 GHz
Intel Core i5 10310U reaches a boost clock of 4.4 GHz which is higher than that of 51.2% of processors and equal to that of 5.1% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

4 x 1.7 GHz
Intel Core i5 10310U has a base clock of 4x1.7 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 10310U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 10310U is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

6 MB
Intel Core i5 10310U has an L3 cache of 6 MB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 9.7% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

1 MB
Intel Core i5 10310U has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 67.1% of processors and equal to that of 17.6% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

256 KB
Intel Core i5 10310U has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 59.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.5% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4
Intel Core i5 10310U supports DDR DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4, which is newer than that of 60.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

2,933 MHz
Intel Core i5 10310U supports memory speeds up to 2933 MHz, which is higher than that of 46.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR4-2933 MHz
Intel Core i5 10310U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 53.3% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

64 GB
Intel Core i5 10310U supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 28.4% of processors and equal to 27.6% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 10310U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel UHD Graphics 620
Intel Core i5 10310U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 55.8% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 10310U has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 10310U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i5 10310U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 80.4% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 10310U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 10310U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

25 W
Intel Core i5 10310U has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 10310U has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 10310U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 10310U vs the average processor

  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².126 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 10310U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
    What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: DDR5

    Intel Core i5 10310U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 vs DDR4
  • 29.2% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower die size than the average processor (126 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • Newer DDR support
    Intel Core i5 10310U supports a newer DDR generation than the average processor (DDR4/LPDDR3/LPDDR4 vs DDR4).
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Memory & PCIe
Power & Thermal
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 10310U does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 10310U uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,528 vs FP2).
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 10310U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 15.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,104 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 32.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,872 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 44% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,903 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 36% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (3,067 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 11.5% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,302 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 6.2% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (454 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 20 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (8 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 10310U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 10310U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 10310U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 25% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (6 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 10310U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 10310U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    What it is: The internal core-design codename used for this processor generation.
    When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs at a deeper design level and want to identify the exact architecture behind marketing names.

    Importance: LOW

    Intel Core i5 10310U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 10310U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 10310U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.4 vs 6
  • 15.3% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,104 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,104 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.2,104 vs 2,483
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
  • 32.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,872 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,872 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.1,872 vs 2,783
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 10310U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L2 cache available to each CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing per-core cache resources in deeper architectural analysis.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=1 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 10310U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.0.25 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core
  • 44% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,903 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (5,903 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.5,903 vs 10,532.5
  • 60% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 10310U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.1 MB vs 2.5 MB
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 10310U?

  • Efficiently handles basic productivity tasks like Microsoft 365 and web browsing
  • Supports professional management features via the Intel vPro platform
  • Capable of running some moderately heavy games when paired with 16GB of RAM
  • Features 4 cores and 8 threads, providing decent multitasking for its generation
  • Energy-efficient design suitable for portable business laptops
  • Supports modern connectivity standards like Wi-Fi 6

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 10310U?

  • Prone to significant heating, which can necessitate periods of rest to recover performance
  • Integrated UHD Graphics 620 is outdated and limits gaming to low or medium settings
  • Suffers from performance throttling and occasional random system crashes due to heat
  • Built on an older 14nm process, leading to subpar energy efficiency compared to newer models
  • Increasingly uncompetitive with newer CPU generations, acting as a bottleneck in modern applications
  • Poor optimization for some basic tasks, leading to reported lag or freezing

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browser.geekbench.com
29/03/2026
Intel Core i5-10310U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a Comet Lake-U quad-core processor designed for business laptops, featuring a 1.7 GHz base clock, 4.4 GHz boost, and Intel vPro support for enterprise security. While suitable for daily productivity and multitasking, the 14nm chip exhibits drawbacks including higher power consumption and significant heat generation, which can cause thermal throttling. The...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
01/07/2023
Intel Core i5-10310U vs Intel Core i5-10210U vs Intel Core i7-10610U Would you like to see benchmark results from any of these specific tests, or are...

The Intel Core i5-10210U, i5-10310U, and i7-10610U are versatile 14nm Comet Lake quad-core processors with a 15W TDP, capable of scaling performance between 10W and 25W for various form factors. While offering efficient daily office performance, a significant drawback is the outdated Intel UHD Graphics 620, which limits gaming and graphical capabilities. The i7-10610U offers...Read more

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Intel Core i5-10310U - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a quad-core, 15W Comet Lake processor tailored for business laptops, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and vPro security. It excels in efficiency for daily tasks but relies on an older 14nm process, resulting in slower performance compared to newer architectures. While suitable for office work, the integrated UHD graphics are weak, and the chip can suffer...Read more

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cpu-monkey.com
20/05/2020
Intel Core i5-10310U Benchmarks and Technical Specifications

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a 10th-generation Comet Lake U mobile processor designed for thin-and-light business notebooks, featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a 15W TDP. It is optimized for energy efficiency, offering solid single-core performance suitable for daily office tasks and productivity. Advantages include good value, quiet operation, and strong single-core speed, while...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
11/11/2020
Dell Latitude 14 5410 Review (i5-10310U, UHD 620, FHD): Held back by the lack of an AMD Ryzen version

The Dell Latitude 14 5410 is a durable 14-inch business laptop featuring 10th Gen Intel Core processors, providing reliable performance for office tasks. Key advantages include exceptional battery life and high serviceability with two SODIMM slots, although it lacks AMD Ryzen options for better multi-core performance. The sturdy carbon fiber-reinforced polymer chassis houses a...Read more

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notebookcheck.biz
11/06/2020
Dell Latitude 5310 Review (i5-10310U, UHD 620, FHD): A Business Laptop with Great Battery Life

The Dell Latitude 5310 is a compact, durable 13.3-inch business laptop designed for professional use, featuring a robust carbon fiber chassis and an efficient, upgradeable design. Powered by an Intel Core i5-10310U processor and boasting excellent battery life (12-17 hours), it offers strong performance for standard office tasks. Key advantages include the 91% sRGB FHD display,...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-10310U @ 1.70GHz - CPU Performance Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a 10th Gen Comet Lake quad-core processor (1.70–4.40 GHz) designed for mobile enterprise devices, featuring 4 cores, 8 threads, and integrated UHD Graphics 620. It offers power efficiency with a 15W TDP, Intel vPro security, and reliable performance for daily office tasks, particularly when paired with ample RAM. However, it struggles with thermal...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
29/09/2020
HP EliteBook 850 G7 Review - A Great Asset for Every Business (Includes i5-10310U Cinebench 20 Test)

The HP EliteBook 850 G7 is a redesigned, portable 1.67 kg business notebook featuring a durable aluminum chassis, slim bezels, and an IR camera for security. It boasts excellent serviceability with easy internal access to two SODIMM slots, allowing for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory. The 15.6-inch IPS display offers high 408-nit brightness, 97% sRGB coverage, and a comfortable,...Read more

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score.nero.com
29/03/2026
Intel Core i5-10310U CPU @ 1.70GHz Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-10310U is a 10th-generation Comet Lake processor with 4 cores and 8 threads, operating at a base frequency of 1.70 GHz with a 4.40 GHz turbo boost. Designed primarily for business laptops, this 15W TDP processor excels in productivity tasks and offers professional-grade security via the vPro platform. Key cons include the outdated 14 nm architecture which offers...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
14/01/2021
Dell Latitude 14 3410 review: a budget business laptop with great battery life

The Dell Latitude 14 3410 is a budget-focused business laptop featuring a sturdy, all-plastic design with excellent internal upgradeability, including two SODIMM slots. While it delivers impressive battery life—lasting over 13 hours with the 53Wh option—the 10th Gen Intel processors are dated, and the machine can run warm, reaching temperatures up to 89°C. The 14-inch IPS display is...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
29/10/2020
Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise (Core i5-10310U, 16 GB RAM) Review

The Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook Enterprise is a premium 14-inch, 1.4 kg device featuring a robust aluminum or carbon fiber chassis and an accurate display, positioning it as a high-end, professional Chrome OS option. While offering strong performance via its Core i5-10310U processor and 16 GB of RAM, the device suffers from a weak, flexible keyboard deck and relatively low 262-nit...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
29/10/2020
Dell Latitude 14 5410 laptop review: Limited by the lack of an AMD Ryzen option

The Dell Latitude 14 5410 is a durable business laptop featuring a redesigned silver-grey chassis made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastic, though it is limited by the absence of AMD Ryzen processor options. Key advantages include exceptional battery life exceeding 19 hours with the 68Wh option, extensive connectivity, and high maintainability for upgrades. However, the device is...Read more

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