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Intel Core i7 4510U Review | 78 Data compared

Avg. price:~£330PassMark benchmark result:2638N. of physical cores:2CPU boost clock speed:3.1 GHzCPU socket:FCBGA1168TDP (Thermal design power):15 W

Intel Core i7 4510U Review: Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Processors category and whether it is worth buying.

3.8

Overall score

Score
3.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

90%

3.8

Technical score

10%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 93% of processors
3.8

Technical score

Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

60%

3.0

Performance

18%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

6.9

Platform

1%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

â–¼Worse than 92% of processors
?

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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    N/A~ £330

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Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4510U

Technical score
Technical score
3.8/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

60%

3.0

Performance

18%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10%

3.5

Memory & PCIe

7%

7.3

Power & Thermal

4%

6.9

Platform

1%

6.1

Integrated Graphics

3.8
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
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.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Intel Core i7 4510U has a popularity score of 1 point, which is higher than that of 0% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.3/ 10
✕
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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

3.8

Overall score

40%

8.8

Price

5.3
Brand name
Intel
Processor type
mobile
Processor type
mobile
â–¼ Worse than 44% of models
This processor 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
FCBGA1168
CPU socket
FCBGA1168
â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
This processor uses the FCBGA1168 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.6% of processors.
Chipset
H81, HM87, HM86
Chipset
H81, HM87, HM86
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
This processor supports H81, HM87, HM86 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 53.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% of processors.
CPU architecture
x86-64
CPU architecture
x86-64
â–² Better than 2% of models
This processor 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
2
N. of physical cores
2
â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
Market range: <2 – >12
This processor has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
4
CPU threads
4
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <4 – >24
This processor offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.4% of processors and equal to 26.5% of processors.
Threads per core
2
Threads per core
2
â–² Better than 30% of models
Market range: <0 – >2.5
This processor offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.3% of processors and equal to 69.7% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
3.1 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
This processor reaches a boost clock of 3.1 GHz which is lower than that of 91.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
2x 2 GHz
CPU base clock speed
2x 2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
This processor has a base clock of 2x2 GHz which is lower than that of 94.4% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
22 nm
Semiconductor size
22 nm
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
This processor uses a 22 nm process node, which is older than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
Foundry
Intel 22 nm
Foundry
Intel 22 nm
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
This processor is built on the Intel 22 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 84.6% of processors and equal to that of 10.1% of processors.
L3 cache
4 MB
L3 cache
4 MB
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
This processor has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
0.5 MB
L2 cache
0.5 MB
â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
This processor has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.7% of processors and equal to that of 15.3% of processors.
L1 cache
128 KB
L1 cache
128 KB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
This processor has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.8% of processors.
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DDR memory version
DDR3L/LPDDR3
DDR memory version
DDR3L/LPDDR3
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
This processor supports DDR DDR3L/LPDDR3, which is older than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
1,600 MHz
Maximum memory speed
1,600 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
This processor supports memory speeds up to 1,600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.2% of processors and equal to 11.4% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
?
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
N/A
Maximum memory capacity
16 GB
Maximum memory capacity
16 GB
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This processor supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
yes
Integrated graphics
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This processor includes integrated graphics. 12.4% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 4400
Integrated GPU model
Intel HD Graphics 4400
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
This processor uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 68.7% of processors and equal to that in 0.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
20
Integrated GPU execution units
20
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
Market range: <6 – >64
This processor has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.5% of processors and equal to 4.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
200 MHz
Integrated GPU base frequency
200 MHz
â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
Market range: <300 MHz – >800 MHz
This processor has an integrated GPU clock of 200 MHz which is lower than that of 96.7% of processors and equal to that of 3.1% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Integrated media encoders/decoders
H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is narrower support than 53% of processors and equal to 4.9% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
TDP (Thermal design power)
15 W
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 78% of processors and equal to that of 16% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
15 W
Base power (PL1)
15 W
â–² Better than 77% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This processor has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.3% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
4 W
Boost power (PL2)
4 W
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <25 W – >150 W
This processor has a boost power of 4 W which is lower than that of 99.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
Tau (power duration limit)
28 seconds
â–¼ Worse than 10% of models
Market range: <8 seconds – >28 seconds
This processor has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.4% of processors and equal to that of 86.1% of processors.
Configurable TDP
no
Configurable TDP
no
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
This processor does not support configurable TDP. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 4510U vs the average processor

246810TotalPlatformPerformanceCache & ArchitectureMemory & PCIeIntegrated GraphicsPower & Thermal
  • 93.3% lower boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    4 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    4 W vs 60 W
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    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
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    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
  • 26% smaller die size
    Die size
    131 mm²
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (131 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    131 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 26% smaller die size
    Die size
    131 mm²
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <99 mm² – >257 mm²
    This processor has a lower die size than the average processor (131 mm² vs 177 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 177 mm².
    131 mm² vs 177 mm²
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    L3 per core
    2 MB/core
    â–² Better than 52% of models
    Market range: <1 MB/core – >3 MB/core
    This processor has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.7 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 93.3% lower boost power
    Boost power (PL2)
    4 W
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <25 W – >150 W
    This processor has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 60 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 60 W.
    4 W vs 60 W
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Base power (PL1)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    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
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    15 W
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    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
  • 75% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    2,638
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,638 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,638 vs 10,572.5
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 37.4% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,564
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,564 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,564 vs 2,500
  • 65.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,661
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,661 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,661 vs 4,829
  • 39.9% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    884
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (884 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    884 vs 1,471
  • 45.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    265
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (265 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    265 vs 489
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 24.6% worse value for money
    Intel Core i7 4510U has worse value for money than the average processor (5.27 vs 6.6).
    5.27 vs 6.56
  • 32% more expensive
    Intel Core i7 4510U is more expensive than the average processor (£330 vs £250).
    £330 vs £250
  • 6 years older release date
    Release date
    2014
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This processor has an older release date than the average processor (2014 vs 2020).
    April 2014
    2014 vs 2020
  • Older CPU socket
    CPU socket
    FCBGA1168
    â–¼ Worse than 95% of models
    This processor uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1168 vs FP4).
    FCBGA1168 vs FP4
  • No crypto acceleration
    Cryptographic acceleration
    AES
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This processor does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does. 0.00% of processors include crypto acceleration.
    AES vs AES, SHA
  • 75% lower PassMark score
    PassMark benchmark result
    2,638
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <2.5k – >32.5k
    This processor has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,638 vs 10,572.5). The average processor scores 10,572.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    2,638 vs 10,572.5
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    N. of physical cores
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <2 – >12
    This processor has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    2 vs 6
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    CPU boost clock speed
    3.1 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <3 GHz – >5.5 GHz
    This processor has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 37.4% weaker single-core performance
    PassMark single-core benchmark score
    1,564
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >4k
    This processor has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,564 vs 2,500). The average processor scores 2,500 in PassMark single-core.
    1,564 vs 2,500
  • 65.6% lower multi-core score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,661
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <763 – >14k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,661 vs 4,829). The average processor scores 4,829 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    1,661 vs 4,829
  • 39.9% lower single-core score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    884
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    Market range: <561 – >2.7k
    This processor has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (884 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    884 vs 1,471
  • 45.8% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Cinebench R20 single-core benchmark score
    265
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <282 – >775
    This processor has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (265 vs 489). The average processor scores 489 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    265 vs 489
  • Lower base clock
    CPU base clock speed
    2 x 2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This processor has a lower base clock than the average processor (2x2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz).
    2x2 GHz vs 4x3.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    CPU threads
    4
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 – >24
    This processor has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
    4 vs 8
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Bus speed
    5 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
    Market range: <3 GT/s – >8 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Bus transfer rate
    5 GT/s
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    Market range: <4 GT/s – >19 GT/s
    This processor has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
    5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Clock multiplier
    20
    â–¼ Worse than 79% of models
    Market range: <16 – >38
    This processor has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
    20 vs 28
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Semiconductor size
    22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >24 nm
    This processor has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    22 nm vs 12 nm
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    L2 cache
    0.5 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <1 MB – >16 MB
    This processor has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Microarchitecture codename
    Haswell
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
    Haswell vs Kaby Lake
  • 50% less L2 per core
    L2 per core
    0.25 MB/core
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <0.25 MB/core – >2 MB/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
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    L1 cache
    128 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <128 KB – >1.2k KB
    This processor has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
    128 KB vs 384 KB
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    L3 cache
    4 MB
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    Market range: <2 MB – >32 MB
    This processor has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
    4 MB vs 8 MB
  • Less advanced foundry
    Foundry
    Intel 22 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    This processor uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
    Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Maximum memory bandwidth
    25.6 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    Market range: <25 GB/s – >100 GB/s
    This processor has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
    25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Maximum memory speed
    1,600 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <1.5k MHz – >6.5k MHz
    This processor has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1600 MHz vs 2933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2933 MHz.
    1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz
  • Older PCIe version
    PCIe version
    2.0
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    This processor supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3).
    2.0 vs 3.0
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    PCIe lane count
    12
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <10 – >30
    This processor has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
    12 vs 16
  • Older DDR support
    DDR memory version
    DDR3L/LPDDR3
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This processor supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
    DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    16 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This processor has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
    16 GB vs 64 GB
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    PCIe bifurcation modes
    x1/x1/x1/x1
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    This processor supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4).
    x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8, x8/x4/x4
  • Narrower media codec support
    Integrated media encoders/decoders
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
    H.264 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Integrated GPU model
    Intel HD Graphics 4400
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    This processor uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4400 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
    Intel HD Graphics 4,400 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630
  • No configurable TDP
    Configurable TDP
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
    This processor does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does. 52.8% of processors support configurable TDP.

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What we like about Intel Core i7 4510U

  • Energy-efficient ULV design (15W TDP) allows for longer battery life and thinner laptop builds
  • Sufficient for standard office productivity, web browsing, and multimedia consumption
  • Features Hyper-Threading, allowing its 2 physical cores to handle 4 threads for better multitasking compared to basic dual-cores
  • Turbo Boost capability up to 3.1 GHz provides quick bursts of speed for demanding single-threaded tasks
  • Good value in the second-hand market for budget-friendly, portable basic-use laptops

What we don't like about Intel Core i7 4510U

  • Dual-core architecture is significantly weaker than 'true' quad-core i7 QM or HQ processors for intensive tasks like video editing
  • Integrated Intel HD 4400 graphics are inadequate for modern gaming or high-resolution 3D rendering
  • Performance heavily relies on other components like SSD and RAM; HDD configurations feel outdated and slow
  • Not officially supported by some modern operating systems like Windows 11 without workarounds
  • Lacks an unlocked multiplier, making it impossible to overclock for performance gains

Verdict

The Intel Core i7-4510U is a 4th-generation 'Haswell' dual-core mobile processor featuring 4 threads, a 2.00 GHz base clock speed, and a 3.10 GHz max turbo frequency. Built on a 22nm process with a 15W TDP, it includes 4MB of L3 cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400. Its main pros include exceptional energy efficiency for thin ultrabooks, improved per-clock performance over previous generations, and support for advanced instruction sets like AVX2 for multimedia tasks. However, it is limited by having only two physical cores compared to high-performance quad-core i7 models, lacks official support for Windows 11, and its aging architecture struggles with modern 4K video playback and demanding gaming.

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