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Intel Core i7-10510U review: 74 specs compared

Avg. price:~£360PassMark multi-core score:6374N. of physical cores:4CPU boost clock speed:4.9 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1528TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Core i7-10510U Review: Compare 74 technical specifications and 2 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5/10

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists and owners.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 25%, List score 25%, Sentiment score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

4.5

Technical score

25%

4.5

Reviews score

25%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

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6.4

Value for money

Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

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4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

60%

3.9

Performance

18%

4.0

Architecture

10%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.9

Power & Thermal

4%

7.4

Platform

1%

6.9

Integrated graphics

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4.5

Reviews score

Reviews score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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4.5

Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

80%

7.0

Average grade

20%

6.5

Popularity

Grades by review (2)
1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 25% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
Not in any best-of list yet
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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7-10510U

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
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What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components:

60%

3.9

Performance

18%

4.0

Architecture

10%

5.0

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.9

Power & Thermal

4%

7.4

Platform

1%

6.9

Integrated graphics

4.5
Reviews score
4.5
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
6.4/ 10
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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 distribution
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Score components:

70%

5.5

Overall score

30%

8.6

Price

6.4
Processor type
mobile
This processor belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 6.9% of processors and equal to that of 47.7% of processors.
CPU socket
FCBGA1528
This processor uses the FCBGA1528 CPU socket, which is older than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Chipset
N/A
CPU architecture
x86-64
This processor uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.8% of processors and equal to that of 98.2% of processors.
Instruction sets
MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES
This processor supports MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES instruction sets, which is narrower support than 74.8% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
4
This processor has 4 CPU cores, which is fewer than 52.8% of processors and equal to 27.5% of processors.
CPU threads
8
This processor offers 8 CPU threads, which is more than 33.4% of processors and equal to 18.8% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
4.9 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 4.9 GHz which is higher than that of 73.7% of processors and equal to that of 4.7% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
4x 1.8 GHz
This processor has a base clock of 4x1.8 GHz which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 0.4% of processors.
PassMark multi-core score
6,374
This processor scores 6,374 in PassMark, which is lower than 65.9% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
14 nm
This processor uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 52% of processors and equal to that of 32.9% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 14 nm
This processor is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.9% of processors and equal to that of 29% of processors.
L3 cache
8 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 8 MB which is smaller than that of 50.7% of processors and equal to that of 11.5% of processors.
L2 cache
1 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 1 MB which is smaller than that of 68.3% of processors and equal to that of 17% of processors.
L1 cache
256 KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 256 KB which is smaller than that of 60.4% of processors and equal to that of 18.1% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
This processor supports DDR DDR4, which is newer than that of 25.2% of processors and equal to that of 31.1% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
2,933 MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 2,933 MHz, which is lower than that of 50.3% of processors and equal to 5.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
LPDDR4-2933 MHz
This processor supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR4-2933 MHz, which is lower than that of 58.6% of processors and equal to 0.5% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
64 GB
This processor supports up to 64 GB of memory, which is more than 27.2% of processors and equal to 26.1% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
This processor includes integrated graphics. 14.7% of processors offer this.
Integrated GPU model
Intel UHD Graphics 620
This processor uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 54.4% of processors and equal to that in 1.2% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
24
This processor has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.1% of processors and equal to 20.8% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
300 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57.8% of processors and equal to that of 38.4% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
This processor 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 81% of processors and equal to 0.2% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 79.2% of processors and equal to that of 15.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 78.3% of processors and equal to that of 15.6% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
?
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 4.4% of processors and equal to that of 85.3% of processors.
Configurable TDP
yes
This processor supports configurable TDP. 46.4% of processors offer this.
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Intel Core i7-10510U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated graphicsPower & Thermal
  • 8.3x faster classroom rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,823.4 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    2,823.44 vs 340.075
  • 11.4% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 75.7% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (43 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    43 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor 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
  • 76.2% faster Blender rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (701.4 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    701.43 vs 398.015
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor 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
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA).
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • More extensive crypto acceleration
    This processor offers more extensive crypto acceleration than the average processor (AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA).
    AES, SHA, RSA/PKA vs AES, SHA
  • 8.3x faster classroom rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender Classroom render time than the average processor (2,823.4 vs 340.1). The average processor needs 340.075 for the Blender Classroom test.
    2,823.44 vs 340.075
  • 11.4% higher boost clock
    This processor has a higher boost clock speed than the average processor (4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.4 GHz.
    4.9 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
  • 76.2% faster Blender rendering
    This processor has a lower Blender BMW27 render time than the average processor (701.4 vs 398). The average processor needs 398.015 for the Blender BMW27 test.
    701.43 vs 398.015
  • 75.7% smaller die size
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (43 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    43 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 8.1% more L3 per core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.85 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.85 MB/core
  • 66.7% lower base power
    This processor 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
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    This processor 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
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 32.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    4.5

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 6.7
  • 57% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,207 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,207 vs 2,804.5
  • 49.5% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,629 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,629 vs 5,209
  • 44.4% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,374 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    6,374 vs 11,469
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 32.8% lower review score
    Reviews score
    4.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.2 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
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    4.5

    Mark 6.9 is below the typical mark 7.6 of this category, so it cannot lift the score above the technical score

    80%

    7.0

    Average grade

    20%

    6.5

    Popularity

    Grades by review (2)
    1 review, with a printed score. 1 video review, counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 25% of the overall score.
    User ratings collected online are not part of this score.
    4.5 vs 6.7
  • 13.5% worse value for money
    Intel Core i7-10510U has worse value for money than the average processor (6.42 vs 7.3).
    6.42 vs 7.29
  • 44% more expensive
    Intel Core i7-10510U is more expensive than the average processor (£360 vs £250).
    £360 vs £250
  • Narrower instruction support
    This processor supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V).
    MMX, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA, AMD-V
  • Weaker security extensions
    This processor provides less advanced security extensions than the average processor (AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK).
    AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, SGX, TXT, MPX, OS Guard, Boot Guard vs AES-NI, NX bit, Secure Key, TXT, OS Guard, Boot Guard, CET, MBEC, TME, TME-MK
  • Older CPU socket
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1528 vs FP5).
    FCBGA1528 vs FP5
  • 57% weaker multi-core performance
    This processor has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (1,207 vs 2,804.5). The average processor scores 2,804.5 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    1,207 vs 2,804.5
  • 49.5% lower multi-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (2,629 vs 5,209). The average processor scores 5,209 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    2,629 vs 5,209
  • 44.4% lower PassMark score
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (6,374 vs 11,469). The average processor scores 11,469 in PassMark benchmark.
    6,374 vs 11,469
  • 2 fewer CPU cores
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (4 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    4 vs 6
  • Lower base clock
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (4x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz).
    4x1.8 GHz vs 4x3.4 GHz
  • 13.7% weaker single-core performance
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (2,208 vs 2,558). The average processor scores 2,558 in PassMark single-core.
    2,208 vs 2,558
  • 10.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (437 vs 490). The average processor scores 490 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    437 vs 490
  • 8.7% lower single-core score
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (1,401 vs 1,535). The average processor scores 1,535 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    1,401 vs 1,535
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    This processor 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.
    4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 10 lower clock multiplier
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (18 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    18 vs 28
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake).
    Comet Lake vs Kaby Lake
  • 66.7% smaller L2 cache
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (1 MB vs 3 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 3 MB.
    1 MB vs 3 MB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    This processor 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
  • 50% less L2 per core
    This processor 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
  • 33.3% smaller L1 cache
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (256 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    256 KB vs 384 KB
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4).
    x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x4/x4/x4/x4

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

5.0
OWNorDisown
≈ estimated
08/11/2019
Comparison · benchmark tests against Intel i5-9300H
Verdict
Intel Core i7-10510U is slower than the i5-9300H and throttles under load; the i7-10710U is recommended instead.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

5.0
notebooks-und-mobiles.de
✓ explicit
04/01/2020
Benchmark test · Laptop processor
Verdict
The Intel Core i7-10510U is a laptop chip that just holds its own against the i7-8565U, and its fan runs loud under long workloads.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core i7-10510U

  • High single-core Turbo Boost speeds up to 4.9GHz provide snappy performance for daily tasks.
  • Efficient 15W TDP allows for thin, light, and portable laptop designs.
  • Reliable for productivity work like web browsing, office applications, and light photo editing.
  • Good compatibility with modern operating systems like Windows 11.
  • Supports hyper-threading, providing 8 threads for decent multitasking capabilities.

What customers don't like about Intel Core i7-10510U

  • Significant thermal throttling issues; many users report high temperatures ('running like a furnace') under load.
  • Minimal performance gain (around 10%) over the cheaper i5-10210U, making it poor value for money.
  • Integrated UHD Graphics are weak and struggle with modern gaming or intensive video editing.
  • Based on an older 14nm process, which is less energy-efficient than newer competitors.
  • Underperforms compared to the hexa-core i7-10710U available in the same generation.

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-10510U is a 10th-generation Comet Lake mobile processor featuring 4 cores and 8 threads with a base frequency of 1.80 GHz and a maximum turbo boost of 4.90 GHz. Built on a 14nm process with an 8MB Smart Cache and a 15W TDP, its main strengths include high single-core burst performance for productivity and support for up to 64GB of DDR4-2666 or LPDDR4-2933 memory. However, it relies on dated 14nm lithography which limits energy efficiency compared to newer chips, and its integrated Intel UHD Graphics 620 is insufficient for modern AAA gaming or demanding graphical workloads.

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