i7-10510Y vs i7-870

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-870
2009
4 cores / 8 threads, 95 Watt
2.02
Core i7-10510Y
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 7 Watt
3.17
+56.9%

i7-10510Y outperforms i7-870 by an impressive 57% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18941588
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.19no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataComet Lake
Architecture codenameLynnfield (2009−2010)Comet Lake-Y (2019)
Release date8 September 2009 (15 years ago)1 September 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$305no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y 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)
Threads88
Base clock speed2.93 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.5 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache8 MB (shared)8 MB
Chip lithography45 nm14 nm
Die size296 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
Number of transistors774 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y 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
SocketFCLGA1156,LGA1156UTFCBGA1377
Power consumption (TDP)95 Watt7 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1
AES-NI-+
FMA-+
AVX-+
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection-+
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s33.33 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardN/AIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data3840 x 2160@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data3840 x 2160@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y.

PCIe version2.03.0
PCI Express lanes1610

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.

i7-870 2.02
i7-10510Y 3.17
+56.9%

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.

i7-870 3128
i7-10510Y 4905
+56.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 2.02 3.17
Recency 8 September 2009 1 September 2019
Chip lithography 45 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 95 Watt 7 Watt

i7-10510Y has a 56.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, a 221.4% more advanced lithography process, and 1257.1% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-10510Y is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-870 in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-870 is a desktop processor while Core i7-10510Y is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-870 and Core i7-10510Y, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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