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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-10210U vs Core i7-5820K

The Core i5-10210U is slightly slower than the Core i7-5820K on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 1% faster on average across 100+ games

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.

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Elden Ring2022

Core i5-10210U

150FPS

Core i7-5820K

150FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-10210U

195FPS

Core i7-5820K

197FPS

Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-10210U

216FPS

Core i7-5820K

217FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-10210U

325FPS

Core i7-5820K

325FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-10210U

575FPS

Core i7-5820K

576FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-10210U

201FPS

Core i7-5820K

201FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-10210U

517FPS

Core i7-5820K

518FPS

Minecraft2011

Core i5-10210U

602FPS

Core i7-5820K

604FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.

Scorehelp

Core i5-10210U

28%

Core i7-5820K

23%

Core i5-10210U ranks 5 points higher.

Coreshelp

Core i5-10210U

Core i7-5820K

Core i7-5820K has 2 more cores.

Threadshelp

Core i5-10210U

Core i7-5820K

Core i7-5820K has 4 more threads.

L3 Cachehelp

Core i5-10210U

6 MB

Core i7-5820K

15 MB

Core i7-5820K has 9 MB more L3 cache.

Base Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10210U

1.6 GHz

Core i7-5820K

3.3 GHz

Core i7-5820K has a 106% higher base clock.

Turbo Frequencyhelp

Core i5-10210U

4.2 GHz

Core i7-5820K

3.6 GHz

Core i5-10210U boosts 17% higher.

TDPhelp

Core i5-10210U

25W

Core i7-5820K

140W

Core i5-10210U draws 115W less power.

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Core i5-10210U

Core i7-5820K

$329.95

Core i5-10210UCore i7-5820K

Intel BGA 1440

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LGA2011-3

Comet Lake-U

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Haswell-E

Mobile

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Desktop

UHD Graphics

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No Integrated Graphics

DDR3, DDR4

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2133 MHz (DDR4)

Not Overclockable

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Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-10210U or Core i7-5820K?expand_more

The Core i7-5820K. It's 22% faster than the Core i5-10210U on average across 100+ games, scoring 23/100 vs 28/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-5820K than Core i5-10210U?expand_more

22% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.

aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, Core i5-10210U or Core i7-5820K?expand_more

The Core i7-5820K is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-5820K worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 23/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-10210U and Core i7-5820K?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-10210U scores 28/100, Core i7-5820K scores 23/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-10210U or Core i7-5820K bottleneck my PC?expand_more

Depends on the rest of your build, especially your GPU. Swap the paired GPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.

upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the Core i5-10210U or Core i7-5820K?expand_more

The Core i7-5820K is the stronger pick at 23/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.