Intel Core i7 4510U Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£330
  • Avg. price in US: ~$390
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2638
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.1 GHz

Intel Core i7 4510U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.4

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%

4.4

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.4

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%

4.3

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

6.2

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.0

Platform

1.0%

6.1

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

  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.4

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.9

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 4.8
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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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.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i7 4510U

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

4.4
Intel Core i7 4510U has a technical score of 4.44 points, which is lower than that of 67.4% 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 i7 4510U 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%

4.4

Overall score

40.0%

8.8

Price

5.7
Intel Core i7 4510U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% 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 i7 4510U 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

FCBGA1168
Intel Core i7 4510U uses the FCBGA1168 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94.7% 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

H81, HM87, HM86
Intel Core i7 4510U supports H81, HM87, HM86 chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 53.7% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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 i7 4510U 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+

2
Intel Core i7 4510U has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% 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+

4
Intel Core i7 4510U offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% 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 i7 4510U 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

3.1 GHz
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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

2 x 2 GHz
Intel Core i7 4510U has a base clock of 2x2 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

22 nm
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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 22 nm
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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

4 MB
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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

0.5 MB
Intel Core i7 4510U has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% 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

128 KB
Intel Core i7 4510U has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% 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

DDR3L/LPDDR3
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i7 4510U supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% 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

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i7 4510U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 96.6% of processors and equal to 2.1% 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

16 GB
Intel Core i7 4510U 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
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 i7 4510U 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 HD Graphics 4400
Intel Core i7 4510U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 68.8% of processors and equal to that in 0.6% 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

20
Intel Core i7 4510U has 20 GPU execution units, which is fewer than 51.6% of processors and equal to 4.4% 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

200 MHz
Intel Core i7 4510U has an integrated GPU clock of 200 MHz which is lower than that of 96.4% of processors and equal to that of 3.3% 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), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i7 4510U 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)
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 i7 4510U 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 i7 4510U 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

4 W
Intel Core i7 4510U has a boost power of 4 W which is lower than that of 99.9% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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 i7 4510U 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

no
Intel Core i7 4510U does not support configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i7 4510U vs the average processor

  • 93.8% lower boost power
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 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 i7 4510U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.4 W vs 64 W
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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 i7 4510U 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
  • 26.4% smaller die size
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower die size than the average processor (131 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 i7 4510U has a lower die size than the average processor (131 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².131 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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 i7 4510U 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
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 4510U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i7 4510U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 26.4% smaller die size
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower die size than the average processor (131 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i7 4510U has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 93.8% lower boost power
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (4 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i7 4510U has an older release date than the average processor (2,014 vs 2,020).
    April 2014
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i7 4510U uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,168 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i7 4510U does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 37% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,564 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 39.9% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 75% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,638 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 8 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (20 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a higher process node than the average processor (22 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i7 4510U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Haswell vs Kaby Lake).
  • Less advanced foundry
    Intel Core i7 4510U uses a less advanced foundry process than the average processor (Intel 22 nm vs Intel 14 nm).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Core i7 4510U supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i7 4510U supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% less memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i7 4510U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i7 4510U uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 4,400 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 42.9% lower GPU clock speed
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (200 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • No configurable TDP
    Intel Core i7 4510U does not support configurable TDP, the average processor does.
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
    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

    Intel Core i7 4510U 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% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,564 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 i7 4510U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,564 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,564 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 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 i7 4510U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 39.9% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i7 4510U 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
  • 83.3% larger process node
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a higher process node than the average processor (22 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 i7 4510U 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
  • 75% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i7 4510U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,638 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 i7 4510U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,638 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,638 vs 10,532.5
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i7 4510U 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.
    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 i7 4510U 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Core i7 4510U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8

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What customers 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 customers dislike 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

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openbenchmarking.org
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-4510U is a 4th-generation "Haswell" dual-core mobile processor, prominent in OpenBenchmarking.org data since 2014, operating at a 15W TDP with a 2.0 GHz base, 3.1 GHz turbo frequency. Key advantages include broad instruction set support (AVX2, AES, FMA) and efficient performance for light to moderate daily tasks. However, its two-core architecture and limitation to...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-4510U, a dual-core 4th-generation "Haswell" ULV processor from Q2 2014, features a 2.0 GHz base clock with a 3.1 GHz boost designed for thin laptops. According to Geekbench data, it yields single-core scores near 880 and multi-core scores around 1,650, which are low by modern standards. Pros include a low 15W TDP for efficiency, support for instruction sets like...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-4510U is a 4th Gen Haswell dual-core ULV processor (15W TDP) designed for slim laptops, offering efficient performance with a 2.0 GHz base and 3.1 GHz turbo clock speed. Key pros include Hyper-Threading for improved multitasking and support for modern instruction sets like AVX2, alongside a PassMark score of roughly 2,638. While it serves well for daily office...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
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The Intel Core i7-4510U is a 2014 fourth-generation Haswell dual-core processor (2.0–3.1 GHz) designed for thin laptops, featuring a 15W TDP for efficiency. Pros include consistent performance for office tasks and multimedia, alongside AVX2 support for improved acceleration. However, cons include limited multitasking due to only two cores/four threads and poor performance in modern...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
11/11/2014

The HP Envy 17-k104ng is a large, sturdy multimedia desktop replacement featuring a silver plastic chassis with an aluminum palm rest and a matte display. It is praised for its quiet keyboard, precise "Control Zone" trackpad, and versatile port selection, including four USB 3.0 ports. However, the 17.3-inch display lacks high brightness for outdoor use, and the lid feels somewhat...Read more

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multiplayer.it
22/05/2015

The ASUS ROG GR8 is a console-sized mini-PC designed for 1080p living room gaming, offering a highly compact 2.5-liter form factor and minimalist design, as detailed by Multiplayer.it. While it aims to bring the Steam experience to the TV, the system sacrifices raw, high-end performance for its small size. Key strengths include an excellent, quiet cooling system—operating at only 28...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i7-4510U is a 22nm Haswell-based dual-core processor designed for thin ultrabooks, featuring a 2.0 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.1 GHz with a 15W TDP. It is efficient for daily tasks, supporting Hyper-Threading and integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400. Key pros include energy efficiency and improved performance-per-clock over prior generations, while cons include...Read more

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techzine.nl
21/10/2014

The Techzine.nl review describes the Toshiba Satellite L50-B-1H1 as a budget-friendly 15.6-inch multimedia laptop featuring a slim, lightweight design and a modern, glossy chassis, though the build quality is notably plastic-heavy. Powered by an Intel Core i7-4510U and 8 GB of RAM, it provides capable performance for daily tasks and includes high-quality Onkyo/Skullcandy speakers...Read more

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