Core i7-10810U vs Ryzen 7 3750H

Intel

Core i7-10810U

6 Cores12 Thrd25 WWMax: 4.9 GHz2020

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AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

4 Cores8 Thrd35 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

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Performance Spectrum - CPU

About PassMark

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 i7-10810U

2020

Why buy it

  • Better for gaming: +21.9% higher average FPS across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • +200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
  • Draws 25W instead of 35W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark (7,987 vs 7,990).

Ryzen 7 3750H

2019

Why buy it

  • +0% higher PassMark.

Trade-offs

  • Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Core i7-10810U across 50 shared CPU benchmark tests.
  • Smaller total L3 cache (4 MB vs 12 MB).
  • 40% higher power demand at 35W vs 25W.

Quick Answers

So, is Core i7-10810U better than Ryzen 7 3750H?
It depends on what matters more to you. For gaming, Core i7-10810U is ahead with a 21.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H pulls ahead with 0% better PassMark. Core i7-10810U also has the bigger cache pool with 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB).
Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?
For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Ryzen 7 3750H is the better fit. You are getting 0% better PassMark, backed by 4 cores and 8 threads.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?
Core i7-10810U still looks like the safer overall buy. Core i7-10810U is at an unclear MSRP at unclear MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it gives you a 21.9% average FPS lead across 50 shared CPU game tests in our data.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Core i7-10810U is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer CPU generation (2020 vs 2019) and 200% larger total L3 cache (12 MB vs 4 MB). That makes it the safer long-term pick.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
1080p
low200 FPS169 FPS
medium200 FPS150 FPS
high200 FPS120 FPS
ultra185 FPS98 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS142 FPS
medium189 FPS121 FPS
high155 FPS95 FPS
ultra137 FPS76 FPS
4K
low164 FPS67 FPS
medium133 FPS61 FPS
high103 FPS48 FPS
ultra91 FPS37 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
1080p
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium185 FPS179 FPS
high172 FPS164 FPS
ultra150 FPS131 FPS
1440p
low194 FPS178 FPS
medium162 FPS153 FPS
high153 FPS139 FPS
ultra133 FPS116 FPS
4K
low163 FPS132 FPS
medium137 FPS115 FPS
high130 FPS92 FPS
ultra109 FPS68 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
1080p
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS
4K
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
1080p
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS
1440p
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS
4K
low200 FPS200 FPS
medium200 FPS200 FPS
high200 FPS200 FPS
ultra200 FPS200 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i7-10810U and Ryzen 7 3750H

Intel

Core i7-10810U

The Core i7-10810U 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 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 12 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: 7,987 points. Launch price was $149.

AMD

Ryzen 7 3750H

The Ryzen 7 3750H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 6 January 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Picasso (Zen+) (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 12 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 7,990 points. Launch price was $149.

Processing Power

The Core i7-10810U packs 6 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 7 3750H offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-10810U has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.9 GHz on the Core i7-10810U versus 4 GHz on the Ryzen 7 3750H — a 20.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-10810U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i7-10810U uses the Comet Lake-U (2019−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses Picasso (Zen+) (2019) (12 nm). In PassMark, the Core i7-10810U scores 7,987 against the Ryzen 7 3750H's 7,990 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 7 3750H. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core i7-10810U vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen 7 3750H.

FeatureCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
Cores / Threads
6 / 12+50%
4 / 8
Boost Clock
4.9 GHz+23%
4 GHz
Base Clock
1.1 GHz
2.3 GHz+109%
L3 Cache
12 MB (total)+200%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512K (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
12 nm-14%
Architecture
Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Picasso (Zen+) (2019)
PassMark
7,987
7,990
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Memory & Platform

The Core i7-10810U uses the FCBGA1528 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 7 3750H uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i7-10810URyzen 7 3750H
Socket
FCBGA1528
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0