i7-10610U vs i5-7400T

Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7400T
2017
4 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
2.96
Core i7-10610U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.21
+42.2%

Core i7-10610U outperforms Core i5-7400T by a considerable 42% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking16431376
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.66no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Comet Lake
Power efficiency8.0015.94
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date3 January 2017 (7 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$187no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores4 (Quad-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed2.4 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate8 GT/s4 GT/s
Multiplier24no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache6 MB (shared)8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature80 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °C72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCLGA1151FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+

Security technologies

Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB+no data
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth38.397 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 630Intel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memory64 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1616

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-7400T 2.96
i7-10610U 4.21
+42.2%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i5-7400T 4702
i7-10610U 6682
+42.1%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.96 4.21
Recency 3 January 2017 2 April 2020
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 15 Watt

i7-10610U has a 42.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and 133.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-10610U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-7400T in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-7400T is a desktop processor while Core i7-10610U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7400T and Core i7-10610U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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