Intel Core i5-5675R vs Intel Core i7-10610U Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded benchmark data tells a remarkably consistent story: the Intel Core i7-10610U wins every single head-to-head test against the Intel Core i5-5675R. There are no partial victories, no mixed results across different rendering workloads. The i7-10610U takes all six comparisons, with the margin holding steady at roughly 15% in each discipline.

Looking at the Cinebench R15 results, the i7-10610U scores 561 in multi-core while the i5-5675R manages 476, a delta of negative 15.2% from the perspective of the older chip. The single-core R15 test shows the same pattern: 79 versus 67, again a 15.2% gap. What is striking here is the uniformity of the deficit. Whether the workload is single-threaded or fully parallel, the i7-10610U maintains the same proportional advantage.

The Cinebench R20 results reinforce this pattern. The i7-10610U posts 2338 in multi-core against 1987 for the i5-5675R, a 15% difference. Single-core R20 shows 330 versus 280, again 15.2%. The consistency suggests the advantage is not workload-specific but rather a fundamental throughput difference between the two designs.

Cinebench R23, which is often more demanding on sustained performance, shows the same story. The i7-10610U reaches 5569 in multi-core, while the i5-5675R stops at 4733, a 15% lead. Single-core R23 sees 786 against 668, another 15% gap.

The broader database context places both chips near each other in the overall rankings. The i5-5675R sits at the 40th percentile of all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1648. The i7-10610U is at the 39th percentile with an average score of 1611. Despite the i7-10610U winning every direct comparison, the aggregate scores across all benchmarks in the database show them nearly tied. This is because the average benchmark score includes tests beyond the Cinebench family, and the i5-5675R has Geekbench results that partially offset its Cinebench deficit.

The nearest rivals for each chip provide additional context. The i5-5675R sits within 0.3% of the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H (1653), within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-5700HQ (1645), and within 0.2% of the Intel Core i7-4810MQ (1651). The i7-10610U is within 0.6% of the Intel Core i3-9100T (1620), within 0.4% of the Intel Core i3-9100E (1605), and within 0.1% of both the Intel Core i7-970 (1613) and the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 (1609). Neither chip has a decisive aggregate advantage over its immediate competitors.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins in multi-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i7-10610U wins all three multi-core tests. It scores 561, 2338, and 5569 in Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 respectively, while the Intel Core i5-5675R scores 476, 1987, and 4733.

Q: How large is the performance gap in single-core tests?

A: The i7-10610U leads by 15.2% in Cinebench R15 single-core (79 versus 67) and R20 single-core (330 versus 280), and by 15% in R23 single-core (786 versus 668).

Q: Does the i5-5675R win any benchmark?

A: No. The head-to-head data shows zero wins for the i5-5675R across all six recorded comparisons.

Q: How do these chips compare in the overall database rankings?

A: The i5-5675R is at the 40th percentile with an average benchmark score of 1648, while the i7-10610U is at the 39th percentile with an average score of 1611. Despite losing every head-to-head test, the i5-5675R has a slightly higher aggregate average score.

Q: What are the closest rivals for each processor?

A: For the i5-5675R, the nearest rival is the AMD Ryzen 5 3550H at 1653 (0.3% higher), followed by the Intel Core i7-4810MQ at 1651 (0.2% higher), the Intel Core i7-5700HQ at 1645 (0.2% lower), and the AMD Opteron 6380 at 1643 (0.3% lower). For the i7-10610U, the nearest rival is the Intel Core i3-9100T at 1620 (0.6% higher), followed by the Intel Core i7-970 at 1613 (0.1% higher), the Intel Xeon E3-1240L v5 at 1609 (0.1% lower), and the Intel Core i3-9100E at 1605 (0.4% lower).

Q: Does the i7-10610U have more threads than the i5-5675R?

A: Yes, the i7-10610U supports 8 threads while the i5-5675R supports 4 threads, even though both have 4 physical cores.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel design eras. The i5-5675R is built on the Broadwell architecture, while the i7-10610U uses Comet Lake. Both use a 14 nm process node from Intel, so the manufacturing technology is identical, but the microarchitecture improvements in Comet Lake contribute to the performance difference.

Cache configuration is a major differentiator. Both chips have 64 KB of L1 cache per core and 256 KB of L2 cache per core, but the shared L3 cache differs substantially. The i5-5675R has 4 MB of shared L3, while the i7-10610U doubles that to 8 MB. This larger pool of last-level cache likely helps the i7-10610U maintain higher sustained throughput, particularly in multi-threaded workloads where more working data can reside on-chip.

Threading support is another architectural split. The i5-5675R is a 4-core, 4-thread part with no Hyper-Threading. The i7-10610U is a 4-core, 8-thread part, effectively giving each core twice the scheduling flexibility. This explains why the multi-core advantage of the i7-10610U is comparable to its single-core advantage, rather than being smaller. If the i7-10610U only won on single-core speed, the multi-core gap would likely be narrower. Instead, the extra threads allow the i7-10610U to fully exploit its architectural lead.

The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-5675R carries Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which is the premium graphics solution for its generation. The i7-10610U uses UHD Graphics, Intel's mainstream integrated offering. The i5-5675R was clearly positioned as a desktop part with strong graphics capability in mind, while the i7-10610U targets mobile efficiency.

Memory support also diverges. The i5-5675R supports only DDR3 memory in a dual-channel configuration. The i7-10610U supports both DDR3 and DDR4, also dual-channel. The i5-5675R has a recorded memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s, while no bandwidth figure is recorded for the i7-10610U.

The PCI Express implementation differs. The i5-5675R uses Gen 3 with 16 lanes from the CPU. The i7-10610U also uses Gen 3, but the lane count is not specified in the data.

Specification Differences

The core and thread counts are the first clear difference. Both have 4 cores, but the i5-5675R has 4 threads while the i7-10610U has 8 threads.

Clock speeds tell a more nuanced story. The i5-5675R has a base clock of 3.10 GHz and a boost clock of 3.60 GHz. The i7-10610U has a base clock of 1800.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.90 GHz. The base clock of the i7-10610U is far lower, but its boost clock is dramatically higher. This suggests the i7-10610U relies on aggressive turbo behavior to deliver its benchmark wins, while the i5-5675R maintains a higher baseline frequency.

Thermal design power is a significant split. The i5-5675R has a TDP of 65 watts, while the i7-10610U is rated at 25 watts. The i7-10610U delivers better performance in the recorded benchmarks while consuming less than half the thermal budget, which points to the efficiency gains of the newer architecture.

Sockets differ: the i5-5675R uses Intel BGA 1364, while the i7-10610U uses Intel BGA 1440. Neither is socketed for user upgrades.

The market segments are different as well. The i5-5675R is classified as a desktop part, while the i7-10610U is mobile. This is reflected in the TDP and the overall design philosophy.

Production status separates the two. The i5-5675R is listed as active, while the i7-10610U is end-of-life. The i5-5675R had a launch MSRP of $265, while no launch MSRP is recorded for the i7-10610U.

The i5-5675R has a recorded die size of 182 mm², while the die size for the i7-10610U is not recorded. Both chips lack recorded transistor counts.

The i5-5675R was released on 2015-05-14, while the i7-10610U was released on 2020-04-01. The five-year gap explains the architectural improvements in the newer part.

The Verdict

The data is unambiguous: the Intel Core i7-10610U is the faster processor in every recorded benchmark. It wins all six head-to-head comparisons with margins between 15% and 15.2%. No test in the database shows the i5-5675R taking a single victory.

However, the aggregate benchmark scores complicate the picture. The i5-5675R has an average benchmark score of 1648, which is actually higher than the 1611 of the i7-10610U. This is because the i5-5675R has Geekbench results in its record (3738 multi-core, 1234 single-core) that are not part of the head-to-head comparison set. The i7-10610U has no recorded Geekbench scores. When all recorded benchmarks are averaged, the i5-5675R comes out slightly ahead, despite losing every direct comparison.

The percentile rankings reflect this near-tie. The i5-5675R sits at the 40th percentile of all CPUs, while the i7-10610U is at the 39th percentile. These are essentially equivalent positions in the broader performance distribution.

For buyers choosing between these two, the decision depends on which set of results matters more. If the workload is Cinebench-style rendering, the i7-10610U is clearly superior. If the workload is better represented by the broader average benchmark score, the two chips are effectively interchangeable, with the i5-5675R holding a marginal edge.

Where Each One Wins

The i7-10610U wins in every rendering workload recorded in the head-to-head data. Cinebench R15, R20, and R23 all show the same pattern: the i7-10610U leads by roughly 15% in both single-core and multi-core variants. This makes it the stronger choice for applications that rely on the Cinebench family of tests, which typically stress CPU rendering and ray tracing.

The i7-10610U also wins on efficiency in the strictest sense. Its TDP of 25 watts is far lower than the 65 watts of the i5-5675R, yet it delivers higher scores across the board. This makes it the more power-conscious option for sustained workloads.

The i5-5675R wins in the aggregate benchmark average, with a score of 1648 against 1611. This is driven by its Geekbench results, which are not part of the head-to-head set. The Geekbench multi-core score of 3738 and single-core score of 1234 are recorded for the i5-5675R, and these contribute to its higher overall average. The i7-10610U has no Geekbench scores in the database, so its average is computed solely from the Cinebench results.

The i5-5675R also has the advantage of production status. It is listed as active, while the i7-10610U is end-of-life. For applications where availability matters, the i5-5675R has the edge.

The i5-5675R offers a larger die size of 182 mm², which may imply a more robust physical implementation, though no performance benefit from this is recorded in the benchmark data.

The i7-10610U wins on memory flexibility, supporting both DDR3 and DDR4, while the i5-5675R is limited to DDR3. This could matter in system configurations where memory type is a constraint.

The final split is clear: the i7-10610U is the performance winner in rendering tests and efficiency, while the i5-5675R holds a narrow aggregate advantage and remains in active production.