i7-10510U vs m3-8100Y

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-8100Y
2018
2 cores / 4 threads, 5 Watt
1.79
Core i7-10510U
2019
4 cores / 8 threads, 15 Watt
4.13
+131%

Core i7-10510U outperforms Core m3-8100Y by a whopping 131% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20251397
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesCore m3Intel Comet Lake
Power efficiency33.8815.63
Architecture codenameAmber Lake-Y (2018−2021)Comet Lake-U (2019−2020)
Release date30 August 2018 (6 years ago)21 August 2019 (5 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$409

Detailed specifications

Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U 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 cores2 (Dual-core)4 (Quad-Core)
Threads48
Base clock speed1.1 GHz1.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3.4 GHz4.9 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/s4 GT/s
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB8 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data72 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility++

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U 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
SocketFCBGA1515FCBGA1528
Power consumption (TDP)5 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift++
My WiFi++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX++
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEYes with Intel® ME
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR4
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth33.3 GB/s45.8 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel UHD Graphics 615Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel Processors
Max video memory16 GB32 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.15 GHz
Execution Unitsno data24

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support++
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2304@24Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz4096 x 2304@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U.

PCIe version3.03.0
PCI Express lanes1016

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.

m3-8100Y 1.79
i7-10510U 4.13
+131%

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.

m3-8100Y 2841
i7-10510U 6567
+131%

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

m3-8100Y 3850
i7-10510U 7268
+88.8%

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

m3-8100Y 6055
i7-10510U 25882
+327%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

m3-8100Y 180
i7-10510U 678
+278%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

m3-8100Y 97
i7-10510U 182
+88.4%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

m3-8100Y 1397
i7-10510U 3663
+162%

Blender(-)

m3-8100Y 2206
+177%
i7-10510U 797

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

m3-8100Y 846
i7-10510U 1212
+43.3%

7-Zip Single

m3-8100Y 2983
i7-10510U 4678
+56.8%

7-Zip

m3-8100Y 6246
i7-10510U 17318
+177%

WebXPRT 3

m3-8100Y 136
i7-10510U 210
+55%

Geekbench 3 32-bit multi-core

m3-8100Y 5446
i7-10510U 16790
+208%

Geekbench 3 32-bit single-core

m3-8100Y 2702
i7-10510U 4427
+63.8%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.79 4.13
Integrated graphics card 1.98 5.58
Recency 30 August 2018 21 August 2019
Physical cores 2 4
Threads 4 8
Power consumption (TDP) 5 Watt 15 Watt

m3-8100Y has 200% lower power consumption.

i7-10510U, on the other hand, has a 130.7% higher aggregate performance score, 181.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 11 months, and 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads.

The Core i7-10510U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m3-8100Y in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-8100Y and Core i7-10510U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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