Intel Core i7-10510Y vs Intel Core i7-4610M Comparison

Intel Core i7-4610M and Intel Core i7-10510Y are two mobile processors separated by five years of architectural evolution, yet their aggregate benchmark scores land nearly on top of each other. The i7-4610M averages 1094 points across its tested workloads, while the i7-10510Y averages 1092 points, a delta of just 0.2% in favor of the older chip. However, the head-to-head results tell a completely different story: the i7-10510Y wins all five direct comparisons, with every Cinebench test showing a lead between 13.2% and 13.4%. The data reveals a nuanced picture where average scores mask a consistent, generation-over-generation performance shift.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core i7-10510Y is the clear winner in every benchmark category recorded in the head-to-head data. It takes all five tests outright, with no wins for the i7-4610M. The 10510Y's dominance spans both multi-core and single-core workloads, from Cinebench R15 through R23. Its largest victory comes in Cinebench R20 single-core, where it leads by 13.4%, while its smallest edge, 13.2%, appears in both Cinebench R15 multi-core and Cinebench R23 single-core. This consistency suggests the 10510Y holds a structural advantage rather than excelling only in specific test types.

The i7-4610M does not win a single head-to-head test, yet its average benchmark score of 1094 slightly edges the 10510Y's 1092. This apparent contradiction stems from the fact that the i7-4610M has Geekbench scores included in its average — 1903 multi-core and 1024 single-core — while the 10510Y lacks Geekbench data entirely. The 4610M's nearest rivals include the i7-4600M at 1093 (delta 0.1%) and the i7-2670QM at 1096 (delta -0.1%), placing it in a tight performance cluster. For the 10510Y, its nearest rivals include the i7-4600M at 1093 (delta -0.1%) and the Pentium Gold G5400 at 1091 (delta 0.1%), showing it sits similarly close to the same performance tier.

Architecture Differences

The i7-4610M uses the Haswell architecture on a 22 nm process node, fabricated by Intel with 960 million transistors on a 131 mm² die. It features 2 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 3.00 GHz and a boost clock of 3.70 GHz. The i7-10510Y employs the Comet Lake architecture, specifically Comet Lake-Y, on a 14 nm process node. It doubles the core count to 4 cores and 8 threads, with a base clock of 1200.00 MHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The transistor count and die size for the 10510Y are not listed in the data, but the process node difference alone — 22 nm versus 14 nm — indicates a significant manufacturing evolution.

Cache configurations differ notably between the two. Both share the same L1 cache at 64 KB per core and L2 cache at 256 KB per core, but the L3 cache doubles: the i7-4610M has 4 MB shared, while the i7-10510Y has 8 MB shared. The 10510Y's larger L3 cache aligns with its higher core count and likely contributes to its benchmark lead. The i7-4610M uses an Intel Socket G3, while the 10510Y uses Intel BGA 1440, indicating different platform requirements.

Memory support shows a partial overlap. Both processors support DDR3 memory, but the i7-4610M specifies dual-channel memory with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the 10510Y lists no memory bus or bandwidth details. The i7-4610M includes PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes (CPU only), whereas the 10510Y has no PCIe information provided. Integrated graphics differ as well: the 4610M carries Intel HD 4600, while the 10510Y has UHD Graphics. The 4610M has a launch MSRP of $346; no MSRP is listed for the 10510Y. Neither chip supports ECC memory, and both have locked multipliers.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The Cinebench R15 multi-core test shows the i7-10510Y scoring 319 against the i7-4610M's 277, a 13.2% advantage. This test opens the pattern that repeats across all subsequent benchmarks. Moving to Cinebench R20 multi-core, the 10510Y scores 1332 versus 1155, a 13.3% lead. The single-core Cinebench R20 test yields 187 for the 10510Y and 162 for the 4610M, the largest margin at 13.4%. Cinebench R23 multi-core continues the trend with 3173 versus 2750, another 13.3% gap. The final test, Cinebench R23 single-core, shows 447 versus 388, a 13.2% difference.

The uniformity of these deltas — all between 13.2% and 13.4% — is striking. It suggests the 10510Y's advantage is not workload-specific but rather a consistent throughput improvement across both single-threaded and multi-threaded scenarios. The 10510Y's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz versus 3.70 GHz likely explains the single-core gains, while its 4 cores and 8 threads versus 2 cores and 4 threads account for the multi-core results. The larger 8 MB L3 cache may also play a role in sustaining performance across repeated test iterations.

Geekbench scores exist only for the i7-4610M, with 1903 multi-core and 1024 single-core. These results are not part of the head-to-head comparison, as the 10510Y lacks corresponding data. The 4610M's average benchmark score of 1094 includes these Geekbench numbers, which explains why its average slightly exceeds the 10510Y's 1092 despite losing every Cinebench test.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher core count?

A: The Intel Core i7-10510Y has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Intel Core i7-4610M has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What are the boost clock speeds for each processor?

A: The i7-10510Y boosts to 4.50 GHz, while the i7-4610M boosts to 3.70 GHz.

Q: How much L3 cache does each processor have?

A: The i7-10510Y has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the i7-4610M has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: Which processor is newer?

A: The i7-10510Y was released in August 2019, while the i7-4610M was released in January 2014. The 4610M is end-of-life, while the 10510Y is active.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Yes, both support DDR3 memory. The i7-4610M specifies dual-channel memory with 25.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the i7-10510Y does not list memory bus or bandwidth details.

Q: Did the i7-4610M win any head-to-head benchmark against the i7-10510Y?

A: No, the i7-10510Y won all five head-to-head Cinebench tests, with the i7-4610M recording zero wins.

The Verdict

The data points decisively toward the Intel Core i7-10510Y for virtually any workload measured. It wins every Cinebench test by a consistent margin of roughly 13%, which reflects its structural advantages in core count, thread count, boost clock, and L3 cache size. The 10510Y's 4-core, 8-thread configuration with a 4.50 GHz boost clock and 8 MB L3 cache provides a clear performance envelope over the 4610M's 2-core, 4-thread setup with 3.70 GHz boost and 4 MB L3 cache. For users running multi-threaded applications like video encoding or 3D rendering, the 10510Y's 13.3% lead in Cinebench R23 multi-core (3173 versus 2750) is directly relevant. For single-threaded tasks, the 13.2% to 13.4% advantage in the single-core tests indicates better responsiveness in everyday applications.

The i7-4610M retains one narrow distinction: its average benchmark score of 1094 slightly exceeds the 10510Y's 1092. However, this difference is within 0.2% and arises from the inclusion of Geekbench scores in the 4610M's average that are absent for the 10510Y. The 4610M also offers a launch MSRP of $346, which was its price at introduction in 2014, but no such figure exists for the 10510Y to enable direct comparison. The 4610M's 22 nm Haswell design with 960 million transistors and 131 mm² die size is an older, less efficient architecture relative to the 10510Y's 14 nm Comet Lake-Y design.

Considering power and platform factors, the i7-10510Y operates at a 9 W TDP versus the 4610M's 37 W, making it substantially more energy-efficient. The 4610M uses Intel Socket G3 and includes PCIe Gen 3 with 16 lanes, while the 10510Y uses Intel BGA 1440 with no PCIe data listed. The 10510Y also has a larger L3 cache at 8 MB versus 4 MB, which supports its performance lead. For anyone choosing between these two today, the i7-10510Y is the stronger performer in all measured benchmarks, with the added benefit of active production status and a much lower power envelope. The i7-4610M's only claim to relevance is its historical price point and its slight edge in average benchmark score, which the head-to-head results do not corroborate.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core i7-4610M | Intel Core i7-10510Y |

|----------------|---------------------|----------------------|

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 3.00 GHz | 1200.00 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.70 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 37 W | 9 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket G3 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Haswell | Comet Lake |

| Codename | Haswell | Comet Lake-Y |

| Generation | Core i7 (Haswell) | Core i7 (Comet Lake-Y) |

| Process Node | 22 nm | 14 nm |

| Transistors | 960 million | null |

| Die Size | 131 mm² | null |

| L3 Cache | 4 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | null |

| Memory Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | null |

| PCIe | Gen 3, 16 Lanes (CPU only) | null |

| Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 4600 | UHD Graphics |

| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |

| Release Date | 2014-01-31 | 2019-08-20 |

| Launch MSRP | $346 | null |

| Part Number | SR1KY | null |

| Cinebench R15 Multi | 277 | 319 |

| Cinebench R20 Multi | 1155 | 1332 |

| Cinebench R20 Single | 162 | 187 |

| Cinebench R23 Multi | 2750 | 3173 |

| Cinebench R23 Single | 388 | 447 |

| Geekbench Multi | 1903 | null |

| Geekbench Single | 1024 | null |

| Avg Benchmark Score | 1094 | 1092 |

| Percentile vs All CPUs | 30 | 30 |