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Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz

Explore Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
2.9/ 10
Technical rating

Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1666 and a single-thread rating of 897. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

CPU Mark1,666
1,217 samples
Single Thread897
Overall rank#4,098
of 6,054
Reference price$124.95

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Outdated for demanding workloads
2.9Outdated for demanding workloads

Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. Its base clock is 1.7 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 1666 and a single-thread rating of 897. Its stated TDP is 15 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz is a Laptop released in 2013. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,666 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 1,666 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 897 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket BGA1168. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

Recorded memory support: LPDDR3-1333. The 15 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, a 15 W reference TDP, a 1,666 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz?

Start with BGA1168 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 15 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD A6-6310 APUAMD1,670 points
03AMD A6-5200 APUAMD1,667 points
04Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHzThis CPU1,666 points
05AMD A4-7210 APUAMD1,660 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

02Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHzThis CPU897 points
03AMD A6-6310 APUAMD735 points
04AMD A4-7210 APUAMD724 points
05AMD A6-5200 APUAMD662 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD A6-6310 APUAMD111.3 Mark/W
02Intel Core i3-4010U @ 1.70GHzThis CPU111.1 Mark/W
03AMD A6-5200 APUAMD66.7 Mark/W
04AMD A4-7210 APUAMD66.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
23,310.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
447.70
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
1,502.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
10.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
2,806.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
5,493.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
178.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
3,197.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2013
SocketBGA1168
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock1.70 GHz
Max turbo—
TDP15 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

LPDDR3
Memory typeLPDDR3
Official speedLPDDR3-1333
Maximum capacity16 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB