Intel Core i7-10710U vs Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
28.9Single-core65.3
24.9Multi-core42.2
66.4Efficiencyspec-based88.5
25.8iGPU76.9
47.7Platformspec-based35.9
3 spec wins — Intel Core i7-10710U12 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 7 256V wins this laptop processor face-off, 57.4 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+51) and single-core (+36). Intel Core i7-10710U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i7-10710U
- 300% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 50% higher threads: 12 vs 8
- 12% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 17 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 7 256V
- Stronger single-core score: 65 vs 29
- Stronger multi-core score: 42 vs 25
- Stronger iGPU score: 77 vs 26
- 898% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,883 vs 389
- 281% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 10,850 vs 2,847
General
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+12% | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 25 W | 37 W+48% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 6 | 8+33% |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 12+50% | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.1 GHz | 2.2 GHz+100% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz+2% |
| L3 cache | 12 MB | 12 MB |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (24 EU) | Intel Arc 140V |
| iGPU clock | 1,150 MHz | 1,950 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i7-10710U | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,247Bottom 5% | 2,753+121%Top 35% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,847Bottom 3% | 10,850+281%Bottom 47% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 863Bottom 5% | 1,876+117%Top 31% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 4,079Bottom 11% | 10,244+151%Bottom 41% |
| PassMark | 9,136Bottom 15% | 19,478+113%Bottom 49% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 389Bottom 8% | 3,883+898%Top 4% |
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