Intel Core i7-10510Y vs Intel Pentium 6805 Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Pentium 6805 wins every recorded head-to-head comparison against the Intel Core i7-10510Y. Across all five Cinebench tests, the Pentium 6805 holds a consistent advantage of roughly 20%, a margin that is too large to be dismissed as run-to-run variance.

In Cinebench R15 multicore, the Pentium 6805 scores 383 against 319 for the Core i7-10510Y, a 20.1% lead. The R20 multicore test shows a similar story: 1596 versus 1332, a 19.8% advantage. The R23 multicore result continues the pattern, with the Pentium 6805 posting 3801 against 3173, again a 19.8% lead.

Single-core results reinforce the same conclusion. In Cinebench R20 single-core, the Pentium 6805 records 225 versus 187, a 20.3% lead, the largest margin of any test in the comparison. The R23 single-core test shows 536 versus 447, a 19.9% advantage. The consistency of these margins, all between 19.8% and 20.3%, suggests a fundamental performance gap rather than a workload-specific quirk.

The Core i7-10510Y does not win a single benchmark in the database's head-to-head set. Its best showing is in Cinebench R15 multicore, where it trails by 20.1%, the smallest deficit of the five tests. The data indicates that despite its higher core count and higher boost clock, the Core i7-10510Y cannot keep pace in any measured Cinebench workload.

Looking at broader database context, the Pentium 6805 sits at the 31st percentile among all CPUs, with an average benchmark score of 1099. The Core i7-10510Y sits at the 30th percentile, with an average score of 1092. The difference in average score is only 7 points, but the head-to-head Cinebench results show a much larger gap, indicating that the Pentium 6805's advantage is concentrated in these specific workloads.

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different architectural lineages and manufacturing processes. The Pentium 6805 is built on Ice Lake architecture, specifically the Ice Lake-Y codename, fabricated on a 10 nm process node. The Core i7-10510Y uses Comet Lake architecture, codename Comet Lake-Y, on a 14 nm process. This process difference is significant: the 10 nm node allows for a denser design, evidenced by the Pentium 6805's die size of 123 mm², while the Core i7-10510Y has no die size recorded in the database.

Core and thread counts differ notably. The Pentium 6805 has 2 cores and 4 threads, while the Core i7-10510Y has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite having half the cores and half the threads, the Pentium 6805 still wins all Cinebench tests, which points to a substantial per-core efficiency advantage from the newer architecture.

Cache hierarchies also differ. The Pentium 6805 has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 4 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7-10510Y has 64 KB of L1 per core, the same 256 KB of L2 per core, but a larger 8 MB of shared L3 cache. The Core i7's larger L3 pool does not translate into a benchmark advantage in the recorded tests.

Clock speeds favor the Core i7-10510Y on paper. The Pentium 6805 has a base clock of 1100 MHz and a boost clock of 3.00 GHz. The Core i7-10510Y has a base clock of 1200 MHz and a boost clock of 4.50 GHz. The Core i7's 50% higher boost clock is insufficient to overcome the Pentium 6805's architectural advantages in these workloads.

Memory support diverges as well. The Pentium 6805 supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and a recorded memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. The Core i7-10510Y supports DDR3 memory, with no memory bus or bandwidth figures recorded. The Pentium 6805 also has PCIe Gen 3 support, while the Core i7-10510Y has no PCIe generation recorded.

Integrated graphics differ in specification detail. The Pentium 6805 ships with UHD Graphics with 32 execution units. The Core i7-10510Y ships with UHD Graphics, but the database does not record an execution unit count. Both processors have locked multipliers and do not support ECC memory.

Where Each One Wins

The Pentium 6805 wins every recorded benchmark workload. This is a clean sweep: all five Cinebench tests, both multicore and single-core, favor the Pentium 6805. For users whose workloads are represented by these tests, the Pentium 6805 is the clear choice.

The Core i7-10510Y has no benchmark wins in the database. However, the data does show areas where it is not at a disadvantage. Its 4 cores and 8 threads provide a structural advantage for highly parallel workloads that are not captured in the recorded Cinebench tests. The database does not include any such tests, so no quantitative claim can be made about its performance there. Similarly, the Core i7's higher boost clock of 4.50 GHz could benefit short, single-threaded bursts, but the recorded single-core Cinebench results do not support this in practice.

The Core i7-10510Y also has a lower TDP of 9 watts versus 15 watts for the Pentium 6805. This makes it a candidate for fanless or ultra-low-power designs, though the database does not include thermal or battery-life measurements. The Core i7-10510Y is also listed as Active in production status, while the Pentium 6805 is End-of-life, which may matter for long-term supply considerations.

For everyday use cases that resemble Cinebench rendering workloads, the Pentium 6805's 20% lead is decisive. For use cases that prioritize lower power draw, the Core i7-10510Y's 9 W TDP is a distinguishing feature. The database does not record fan noise, chassis temperature, or battery life, so those remain qualitative considerations.

The Verdict

The data supports one clear conclusion: the Intel Pentium 6805 outperforms the Intel Core i7-10510Y in every recorded benchmark. The margins are consistent, ranging from 19.8% to 20.3% across five Cinebench tests. The Pentium 6805 achieves this despite having half the cores, half the threads, and a lower boost clock, which indicates a substantial per-core performance advantage from its 10 nm Ice Lake architecture.

Buyers should choose the Pentium 6805 if their priority is raw computing performance in Cinebench-style workloads. The data shows a 20% advantage across the board, and the processor also supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, which the Core i7-10510Y does not. The Pentium 6805 launched with an MSRP of $161, though pricing details are not otherwise part of this analysis.

Buyers should choose the Core i7-10510Y if their priority is lower power consumption. Its 9 W TDP is 40% lower than the Pentium 6805's 15 W TDP. It also has a higher boost clock and more cores, which could matter for workloads not represented in the database's Cinebench results. Its active production status is another consideration, as the Pentium 6805 is end-of-life.

The percentile rankings are close (31st versus 30th), and the average benchmark scores are nearly identical (1099 versus 1092). But the head-to-head Cinebench results are not close at all. The Pentium 6805 is the faster processor in every measured test, and the verdict follows the data.

FAQ

Q: Which processor wins more benchmarks in the database?

A: The Intel Pentium 6805 wins all 5 head-to-head benchmarks against the Intel Core i7-10510Y. The Core i7-10510Y records 0 wins.

Q: How large is the performance gap in the head-to-head tests?

A: The Pentium 6805 leads by 20.1% in Cinebench R15 multicore, 19.8% in R20 multicore, 20.3% in R20 single-core, 19.8% in R23 multicore, and 19.9% in R23 single-core.

Q: Does the Core i7-10510Y have more cores than the Pentium 6805?

A: Yes. The Core i7-10510Y has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the Pentium 6805 has 2 cores and 4 threads.

Q: What is the TDP difference between the two processors?

A: The Pentium 6805 has a TDP of 15 watts, while the Core i7-10510Y has a TDP of 9 watts.

Q: Which processor has a larger L3 cache?

A: The Core i7-10510Y has 8 MB of shared L3 cache, while the Pentium 6805 has 4 MB of shared L3 cache.

Q: What memory types do the two processors support?

A: The Pentium 6805 supports DDR4 memory with dual-channel configuration and 51.2 GB/s bandwidth. The Core i7-10510Y supports DDR3 memory, with no bandwidth figure recorded.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Pentium 6805 | Intel Core i7-10510Y |

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

| Cores | 2 | 4 |

| Threads | 4 | 8 |

| Base Clock | 1100 MHz | 1200 MHz |

| Boost Clock | 3.00 GHz | 4.50 GHz |

| TDP | 15 W | 9 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1526 | Intel BGA 1440 |

| Architecture | Ice Lake | Comet Lake |

| Codename | Ice Lake-Y | Comet Lake-Y |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 14 nm |

| Die Size | 123 mm² | Not recorded |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |

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

| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |

| Memory Bus | Dual-channel | Not recorded |

| Memory Bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s | Not recorded |

| PCIe | Gen 3 | Not recorded |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics (32EU) | UHD Graphics |

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

| Release Date | 2020-09-30 | 2019-08-21 |

| Launch MSRP | $161 | Not recorded |

| Part Number | SRK0U | Not recorded |