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CPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

Core i5-5200U vs Core i7-10810U

The Core i5-5200U is quite a bit slower than the Core i7-10810U on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one CPU is out of stock.

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Up to 39% faster on average across 100+ games
Is 5 years and 2 months newer

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

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

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Escape From Tarkov2017

Core i5-5200U

211FPS

Core i7-10810U

220FPS

Elden Ring2022

Core i5-5200U

147FPS

Core i7-10810U

152FPS

Grand Theft Auto V2013

Core i5-5200U

194FPS

Core i7-10810U

204FPS

League of Legends2009

Core i5-5200U

160FPS

Core i7-10810U

214FPS

Fortnite2017

Core i5-5200U

324FPS

Core i7-10810U

326FPS

Overwatch 22023

Core i5-5200U

517FPS

Core i7-10810U

520FPS

Valorant2020

Core i5-5200U

552FPS

Core i7-10810U

589FPS

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.02020

Core i5-5200U

238FPS

Core i7-10810U

233FPS

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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

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Core i5-5200U

16%

Core i7-10810U

30%

Core i7-10810U ranks 14 points higher.

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Core i5-5200U

Core i7-10810U

Core i7-10810U has 4 more cores.

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Core i5-5200U

Core i7-10810U

Core i7-10810U has 8 more threads.

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Core i5-5200U

3 MB

Core i7-10810U

12 MB

Core i7-10810U has 9 MB more L3 cache.

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Core i5-5200U

2.2 GHz

Core i7-10810U

1.1 GHz

Core i5-5200U has a 100% higher base clock.

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Core i5-5200U

2.7 GHz

Core i7-10810U

4.9 GHz

Core i7-10810U boosts 81% higher.

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Core i5-5200U

15W

Core i7-10810U

25W

Core i5-5200U draws 10W less power.

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Core i5-5200U

Core i7-10810U

Core i5-5200UCore i7-10810U

Intel BGA 1168

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Intel BGA 1440

Broadwell-U

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Comet Lake-U

Mobile

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Mobile

Intel HD 5500

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UHD Graphics

1600 MHz (DDR3)

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DDR3, DDR4

Not Overclockable

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Not Overclockable

Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, Core i5-5200U or Core i7-10810U?expand_more

The Core i7-10810U. It's 88% faster than the Core i5-5200U on average across 100+ games, scoring 30/100 vs 16/100 in our gaming rating.

speedHow much faster is Core i7-10810U than Core i5-5200U?expand_more

88% 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 i5-5200U or Core i7-10810U?expand_more

The Core i7-10810U is faster at both resolutions. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.

paidIs the Core i7-10810U worth buying in 2026?expand_more

It scores 30/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most CPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.

differenceWhat is the difference between Core i5-5200U and Core i7-10810U?expand_more

Performance: Core i5-5200U scores 16/100, Core i7-10810U scores 30/100. They also differ in core count, clock speeds, L3 cache, and power draw. Full breakdown in the specs section above.

compressWill the Core i5-5200U or Core i7-10810U 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 i5-5200U or Core i7-10810U?expand_more

The Core i7-10810U is the stronger pick at 30/100. Compare your current CPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.