Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i7-10510U

Processor comparisons 17-03-2021

   Let's say you can't decide which CPU to buy, you can make a choice after reading the comprehensive tests Intel Core i7-3770K vs Intel Core i7-10510U and see which is better for games or simple use for video editing, machine learning, programming, rendering, streaming. Here is all information from real streaming and video editing tests or different benchmarks. A careful analysis of all the technical characteristics, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table.
   From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in software tests such as RealBench, SuperPi, World of Tanks enCore Benchmark, Dolphin Emulator, 7zip, AIDA64, VeraCrypt, WPrime, Blender, Cinebench 23 (20, 15), PassMark, Furmark, Blender, Prime95, Handbrake, DaVinci Resolve Studio, PCMark 10, MATLAB, 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5.2, Gears 5, UserBenchmark.
   And how good the processors are in games:

Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Watch Dogs Legion
Valorant
DOOM: Eternal
Overwatch
Cyberpunk 2077
Valheim
Fallout 76
Rainbow Six Siege
Borderlands 3
Death Stranding
Apex Legends
Call of Duty: Warzone and Modern Warfare
Halo Infinite
World of Warcraft: Shadowlands
Red Dead Redemption 2
Last Man Standing
Grand Theft Auto V
Fortnite

After looking at the data of parallel benchmarks and videos, you already be able to understand which CPU is better to buy for gaming Intel Core i7-10510U or Intel Core i7-3770K.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
Processor Benchmark

Core i7-3770K

51%

Core i7-10510U

52%

This value shows the performance of the processors in single-threaded and multi-threaded mode. In this comparison, Core i7-10510U is 1% better than Core i7-3770K. The data source is several popular tests. More detailed information of the benchmarks is below.

Gaming performance
Summary result of all game benchmarks.

Core i7-3770K

52%

Core i7-10510U

52%

The maximum result in this parameter is 100 percent, which is the performance of the most powerful processor currently available. And it is clear that this is a server processor, on which no one will play games. Because this processor costs several tens of thousands of dollars. Therefore, if you think that the selected CPU has a low game result, look at the FPS that it produces in real games in the summary table below.
List of other games in which CPU comparisons were performed: Microsoft Flight Simulator, Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Monster Hunter World, Metro Exodus, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Control, Hitman 3, Half-Life: Alyx, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS GO), League of Legends (LOL), Forza Horizon 4, DOTA 2A, Resident Evil 7 Biohazard, Horizon Zero Dawn, PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG), Ghostrunner, NBA 2K20, Battlefield V.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite	92.1	92.3
Valorant	104.7	104.9
Cyberpunk 2077	58.6	58.8
Apex Legends	98.4	98.6
Call of Duty Warzone	78.5	78.7
Overwatch	84.8	85.0
Red Dead Redemption 2	72.2	72.4
DOOM Eternal	52.4	52.5
Warzone	81.7	81.8
Assassin's Creed	88.0	88.1
Valheim	86.9	87.1

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the computer (RAM size and Video Card) and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Cinebench, GeekBench and Passmark becnmarks.
The computers that were in the comparisons not only did they have different video cards and different amounts of RAM. But users also tested them at different screen resolutions: 2K, 4K or FullHD. Therefore, the game benchmark data is approximate. But all video cards met the average system requirements of games. You will get more accurate information about how powerful the processor will be in games, if you get acquainted with the benchmarks that are made with the same video card that is installed in your computer.

Power consumption

Core i7-3770K

42%

Core i7-10510U

270%

To make a final choice on which processor is better, you should also consider the generation of its core. It is clear that the newer the generation, the better the performance of the processor in games and benchmarks, as well as its energy efficiency. In this case the Core i7-10510U is more energy efficient than the Core i7-3770K as it consumes less power: 77W vs. 15W. Power consumption is particularly important for laptops. Also, when choosing a processor cooling system, you must know its TDP. You need to buy a cooler that has the TDP data specified in the specification was greater than the TDP of the compared processor.

Software benchmarks

If you plan to use the processor not only for gaming, but also for programming, machine learning, video editing or video rendering, streaming, then the main parameter for you is its performance in multi-threaded mode. In this mode, to achieve maximum performance, the CPU includes all threads and cores that it has. You will find out this data from the benchmark tables below. Before using the data from these tests, be sure to check whether the software you are going to use on your computer supports multi-threaded mode. Since there are still many programs that use only one core to work, and all the benefit of multi-core mode turns out to be unnecessary.

Cinebench 23, 20 an 15
The results of this benchmark show Single-threaded and Multi-threaded CPU performance

	Intel Core i7-3770K	Intel Core i7-10510U
Cinbench 15 Single-core	137	188
Cinbench 15 Multi-core	672	758
Cinbench 20 Single-core	286	471
Cinbench 20 Multi-core	1391	1523
Cinbench 23 Single-core	1016	1102
Cinbench 23 Multi-core	3503	3271

Passmark
This popular benchmark displays Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-3770K	Intel Core i7-10510U
Single-Core	2049	2452
Multi-Core	6445	7011

GeekBench 6, 5.2
This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	Intel Core i7-3770K	Intel Core i7-10510U
Single-Core	979	1215
Multi-Core	4061	4248

Comparison of specifications

In the specification comparison table, the processor release date and overclocking capability will be the most helpful. The newer the processor, the longer it will last you. And the easier it will be to upgrade the system later. The same can be said about overclocking. If the processor can be overclocked, thereby increasing its performance, then it will still be able to produce maximum FPS even in new games. It turns out that there is no longer a need to buy a new CPU to enjoy the games any longer. The savings are obvious!

	Intel Core i7-3770K	Intel Core i7-10510U
Announcement date	April 01, 2012	April 01, 2019
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Socket	LGA1155	FCBGA1528
Core name	Ivy Bridge	Comet Lake
Architecture	x86	x86
Generation	3	10
Turbo Frequency	3.9 MHz	4.9 MHz
Frequency	3.5 MHz	1.8 MHz
Cores	4	4
Threads	8	8
Bus rate	5 GT/s	4 GT/s
Bit	64	64
Lithography	22 nm	14 nm
Transistors count	2460 millions	6800 millions
Power consumption (TDP)	77 W	15 W
Memory type	DDR3 1333/1600	DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933
Max. Memory	32 Gb	64 Gb
Memory Frequency
Memory bandwidth	25.6 GB/s	45.8 GB/s
L1 cache
L2 cache
L3 cache	8 MB	8 MB
Overclocking	Yes	Yes
Supports ECC	No	No
Part number

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Core i7-3770K is 48% better than Core i7-10510U in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption (relevant for laptops).

Result:
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-3770K is better: 3
The number of parameters for which Intel Core i7-10510U is better: 28
All the data in the table above do not mean that taking them into account you should undividedly trust a simple comparison of these figures. Better to watch the testing video and read the opinion of of people who bought Intel Core i7-3770K and Intel Core i7-10510U before deciding which of the CPUs to buy for gaming.

• Intel Core i7-3770K specs and review.

• Intel Core i7-10510U specs and review.