i5-10310U vs i7-5820K

Aggregate performance score

Core i7-5820K
2014
6 cores / 12 threads, 140 Watt
6.20
+52.7%
Core i5-10310U
2020
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.06

Core i7-5820K outperforms Core i5-10310U by an impressive 53% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking10761403
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation1.07no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Comet Lake
Power efficiency4.1925.62
Architecture codenameHaswell-E (2014)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date1 September 2014 (10 years ago)13 May 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$410no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads128
Base clock speed3.3 GHz1.7 GHz
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus rate0 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache15 MB (shared)6 MB
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size356 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature67 °C100 °C
Number of transistors2,600 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCLGA2011FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)140 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data

Security technologies

Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Secure Keyno data+
MPX-+
Identity Protection++
SGXno dataYes with Intel® ME
OS Guardno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR4DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size64 GB64 GB
Max memory channels42
Maximum memory bandwidth68 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataIntel® UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel® Processors
Max video memoryno data32 GB
Quick Sync Video-+
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequencyno data1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supportedno data3
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
DVIno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution supportno data+
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4no data4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDPno data4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPortno data4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectXno data12
OpenGLno data4.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes2816

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-5820K 6.20
+52.7%
i5-10310U 4.06

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-5820K 9846
+52.7%
i5-10310U 6448

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.20 4.06
Recency 1 September 2014 13 May 2020
Physical cores 6 4
Threads 12 8
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 140 Watt 15 Watt

i7-5820K has a 52.7% higher aggregate performance score, and 50% more physical cores and 50% more threads.

i5-10310U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 5 years, a 57.1% more advanced lithography process, and 833.3% lower power consumption.

The Core i7-5820K is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-10310U in performance tests.

Note that Core i7-5820K is a desktop processor while Core i5-10310U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-5820K and Core i5-10310U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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