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Processors 2010

Explore 257 processors indexed under 2010 and scan their key platform, core, power and benchmark data in one place. This overview maps the available range before the performance ranking and decision guidance below.

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Selection guide

How to choose from 2010

This page groups 257 processors classified under 2010. This category groups processors released or recorded in 2010. Use the catalog to shortlist candidates, then compare real performance and workload-relevant specifications rather than relying on the category label alone.

3 brands 1–12 cores 1,638 average CPU Mark 1.40–140.00 W TDP

What this category shows

This category groups processors released or recorded in 2010.

What to compare

Compare current platform support, efficiency, memory and price against newer generations.

Check before choosing

A newer year does not automatically make every processor faster than an older one.

By CPU Mark

Performance ranking

The table ranks the strongest 2010 processors by the CPU Mark available in CPULoom. It is useful for broad performance comparisons, while the single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work.

  1. 01 Intel Core i7-995X @ 3.60GHz 6C / 12T 7,862CPU Mark
  2. 02 Intel Xeon W3680 @ 3.33GHz 6C / 12T 7,029CPU Mark
  3. 03 Intel Xeon X5680 @ 3.33GHz 6C / 12T 6,895CPU Mark
  4. 04 Intel Core i7-980X @ 3.33GHz 6C / 12T 6,832CPU Mark
  5. 05 Intel Core i7-970 @ 3.20GHz 6C / 12T 6,584CPU Mark

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2010 category mean?

This release-year category groups processors associated with 2010. This category groups processors released or recorded in 2010.

What is the fastest processor in 2010?

The performance ranking highlights the highest available CPU Mark in this category. The best practical choice can differ by application, single-thread speed, power, cooling and price.

How should I compare 2010 processors?

Compare current platform support, efficiency, memory and price against newer generations. Open each processor page for full specifications or add close candidates to the comparison tool.

Is this category enough to make a buying decision?

No. A newer year does not automatically make every processor faster than an older one. Also verify motherboard and memory compatibility, cooling requirements and benchmarks relevant to your software.

This summary is calculated from processor records linked to the category. Performance results are broad comparison indicators and can vary with system, power and cooling. Latest data update:

Processor catalog

2010

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49CPUIntel Core i5-655K @ 3.20GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP73 WCPU Mark2,39450CPUAMD Athlon II X4 645AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,39051CPUAMD Opteron 4170 HEAMD · ServerCores / threads6 / 6Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark2,38252CPUIntel Core i5-661 @ 3.33GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.6 GHzTDP87 WCPU Mark2,38053CPUIntel Core i5-2540M @ 2.60GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.3 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark2,34754CPUAMD Phenom II X4 B40AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,34155CPUAMD Phenom II X4 840TAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock3.2 GHzTDP95 WCPU Mark2,33756CPUIntel Core2 Quad Q9705 @ 3.16GHzIntel · UnknownCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,32457CPUIntel Xeon L5520 @ 2.27GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 8Clock2.5 GHzTDP60 WCPU Mark2,31958CPUAMD Athlon II X4 640AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,29159CPUIntel Core i7-940XM @ 2.13GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 8Clock3.3 GHzTDP55 WCPU Mark2,26960CPUIntel Core i5-650 @ 3.20GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP73 WCPU Mark2,26261CPUAMD Athlon II X4 635AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,25362CPUIntel Core2 Quad Q9500 @ 2.83GHzIntel · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,25263CPUAMD Phenom II X4 973AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,20464CPUAMD Phenom II X4 B93AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,15965CPUAMD Phenom II X4 910eAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP65 WCPU Mark2,14166CPUAMD Athlon X4 640AMD · UnknownCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,11567CPUAMD Phenom II X4 830AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,10468CPUIntel Xeon X3330 @ 2.66GHzIntel · ServerCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP95 WCPU Mark2,10269CPUIntel Core i7-640M @ 2.80GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads2 / 4Clock3.5 GHzTDP35 WCPU Mark2,09970CPUAMD Phenom 2 X4 12000AMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,08071CPUAMD Phenom II 42 TWKR Black EditionAMD · DesktopCores / threads4 / 4Clock—TDP—CPU Mark2,04672CPUIntel Core i7-840QM @ 1.87GHzIntel · LaptopCores / threads4 / 8Clock3.2 GHzTDP45 WCPU Mark2,038