Core i7-10610U vs Ryzen 5 3450U

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, productivity performance, platform differences, power efficiency, pricing context, and upgrade path so you can see which CPU actually makes more sense.

Core i7-10610U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Trade-offs

❌1150% higher power demand at 25W vs 2W.

Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 25W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10610U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,550 vs 6,586).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Core i7-10610U

2020

Ryzen 5 3450U

2020

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +17.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅+100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 2W instead of 25W, a 23W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌1150% higher power demand at 25W vs 2W.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10610U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌Lower PassMark (6,550 vs 6,586).
❌Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 8 MB).

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-10610U better than Ryzen 5 3450U?

Yes. Core i7-10610U is the better overall CPU here. You are getting a 17.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data, 0.5% better PassMark, and the stronger long-term platform, which makes it the stronger all-around choice.

Which one is better for gaming?

If gaming is the priority, Core i7-10610U is the better pick here. According to our tests, it delivers 17.9% more average FPS across 50 shared CPU game tests.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i7-10610U is the better fit. You are getting 0.5% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads. It also carries the larger cache pool with 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB).

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Core i7-10610U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-10610U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 17.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Core i7-10610U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 100% larger total L3 cache (8 MB vs 4 MB) and more multi-core headroom with 4 cores / 8 threads instead of 4/8. That extra compute headroom should age better as games, background tasks, and creator workloads get heavier.

Games Benchmarks

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i7-10610U Benchmark Check

Ryzen 5 3450U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	139 FPS
high	165 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	142 FPS
medium	165 FPS	112 FPS
high	153 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	135 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	163 FPS	68 FPS
medium	132 FPS	57 FPS
high	102 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	35 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	165 FPS	106 FPS
medium	149 FPS	92 FPS
high	138 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	119 FPS	66 FPS
1440p
low	152 FPS	92 FPS
medium	128 FPS	80 FPS
high	120 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	103 FPS	60 FPS
4K
low	115 FPS	69 FPS
medium	99 FPS	62 FPS
high	86 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	71 FPS	37 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
1080p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS
1440p
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS
4K
low	165 FPS	164 FPS
medium	165 FPS	164 FPS
high	165 FPS	164 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	164 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10610U and Ryzen 5 3450U

Core i7-10610U

The Core i7-10610U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 April 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1528. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,586 points. Launch price was $149.

Ryzen 5 3450U

The Ryzen 5 3450U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 May 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 6,550 points. Launch price was $149.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i7-10610U and Ryzen 5 3450U share an identical 4-core/8-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10610U versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen 5 3450U — a 33.3% clock advantage for the Core i7-10610U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz). The Core i7-10610U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10610U scores 6,586 against the Ryzen 5 3450U's 6,550 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i7-10610U. L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-10610U vs 4 MB on the Ryzen 5 3450U.

Feature	Core i7-10610U	Ryzen 5 3450U
Cores / Threads	4 / 8	4 / 8
Boost Clock	4.9 GHz+40%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz+17%
L3 Cache	8 MB (total)+100%	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	2 MB+700%
Process	14 nm	12 nm-14%
Architecture	Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)	Picasso-U (Zen+) (2019−2020)
PassMark	6,586	6,550

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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10610U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 3450U uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.