i5-1235U vs i7-10710U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10710U
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
6.04
Core i5-1235U
2022
10 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
8.46
+40.1%

Core i5-1235U outperforms Core i7-10710U by a considerable 40% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1090894
Place by popularitynot in top-10011
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesComet LakeIntel Alder Lake-M
Power efficiency22.7753.15
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Alder Lake-U (2022)
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)23 February 2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U 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 cores6 (Hexa-Core)10 (Deca-Core)
Threads1212
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1.3 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U 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 configuration11
SocketFCBGA1528FCBGA1744
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U. 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++
FMA++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® ProcessorsIntel® Iris® Xe Graphics eligible
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHz1.2 GHz
Execution Units2480

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212.1
OpenGL4.54.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10710U and Core i5-1235U.

PCIe version3.04.0
PCI Express lanes1620

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.

i7-10710U 6.04
i5-1235U 8.46
+40.1%

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.

i7-10710U 9563
i5-1235U 13383
+39.9%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

i7-10710U 1059
i5-1235U 1094
+3.3%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

i7-10710U 176
i5-1235U 218
+23.6%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-10710U 5207
i5-1235U 6085
+16.9%

Blender(-)

i7-10710U 618
+31.5%
i5-1235U 470

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-10710U 1227
i5-1235U 1592
+29.7%

7-Zip Single

i7-10710U 4642
i5-1235U 5138
+10.7%

7-Zip

i7-10710U 24493
i5-1235U 30362
+24%

WebXPRT 3

i7-10710U 219
i5-1235U 251
+14.6%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.04 8.46
Recency 21 August 2019 23 February 2022
Physical cores 6 10

i5-1235U has a 40.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 2 years, and 66.7% more physical cores.

The Core i5-1235U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10710U in performance tests.


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