Core i3-4010U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-4010U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-4010U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,247 Rank: 1601
Rank Name Score Visual
1597 A4-4020 4,251
+0.1%
1598 Celeron J4005 4,250
+0.1%
1599 Atom C3858 4,250
+0.1%
1600 Celeron J4105 4,249
+0%
1601 Core i3-4010U 4,247
1602 Phenom II X4 B93 4,247
+0%
1603 Celeron 3865U 4,246
+-0%
1604 Celeron N2820 4,246
+-0%
1605 Celeron 1037U 4,244
-0.1%
1606 Core 2 Duo E6750 4,244
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-4010U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,355 Rank: 1567
Rank Name Score Visual
1563 Celeron G1620T 4,357
+0%
1564 Phenom II X2 B57 4,357
+0%
1565 Pentium G2130 4,356
+0%
1566 Phenom II N850 4,356
+0%
1567 Core i3-4010U 4,355
1568 Intel Pentium N3710 4,353
+-0%
1569 Intel Core i5-480M 4,353
+-0%
1570 Core i5-4210U 4,353
+-0%
1571 FX-9800P 4,353
+-0%
1572 FX-7600P 4,353
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-4010U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,175 Rank: 1603
Rank Name Score Visual
1599 Core 2 Duo T9500 4,180
+0.1%
1600 A6-9210 4,179
+0.1%
1601 Core i5-460M 4,177
+0%
1602 Phenom II X4 B95 4,176
+0%
1603 Core i3-4010U 4,175
1604 Core 2 Duo E7300 4,174
+-0%
1605 Pentium B980 4,172
-0.1%
1606 Phenom II X4 925 4,172
-0.1%
1607 Core 2 Duo P9500 4,172
-0.1%
1608 Celeron N4000 4,171
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-4010U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1488
Rank Name Score Visual
1484 Core i3-2348M 4,506
+0%
1485 Athlon II X3 445 4,506
+0%
1486 Phenom II X3 720 4,506
+0%
1487 A8-3530MX 4,506
+0%
1488 Core i3-4010U 4,506
1489 Core i3-3227U 4,506
+0%
1490 Core i3-4005U 4,506
+0%
1491 Core i5-3339Y 4,506
+0%
1492 Core i5-450M 4,506
+0%
1493 Core i3-2350M 4,505
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-4010U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,469 Rank: 1538
Rank Name Score Visual
1534 Phenom X3 8550 4,470
+0%
1535 Celeron J4005 4,469
+0%
1536 Celeron G550 4,469
+0%
1537 Athlon II X2 250 4,469
+0%
1538 Core i3-4010U 4,469
1539 Core i3-4005U 4,469
+0%
1540 Pentium N3510 4,469
+0%
1541 Core i3-370M 4,469
+0%
1542 Celeron 4305U 4,469
+0%
1543 Core i3-2312M 4,468
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-4010U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,509 Rank: 1345
Rank Name Score Visual
1341 Celeron G4930T 4,509
+0%
1342 Pentium G3240 4,509
+0%
1343 Pentium G3220 4,509
+0%
1344 Pentium 4415U 4,509
+0%
1345 Core i3-4010U 4,509
1346 Phenom II X4 900e 4,509
+0%
1347 Pentium 4405U 4,508
+-0%
1348 Phenom II X4 840 4,508
+-0%
1349 Pentium 4417U 4,508
+-0%
1350 A12-9700P 4,508
+-0%

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Core i3-4010U Details

With a 15 W TDP and dual-core design, the Intel Core i3-4010U represents a low-power mobile processor from Intel's Haswell generation, released in 2013. Built on a 22 nm process, it features a base clock of 1.7 GHz and can boost to 2.3 GHz using Turbo Boost, making it a modest performer even by its time. Despite being over a decade old, the chip remains relevant in niche applications such as basic office computing and lightweight multimedia tasks due to its integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400, which supports up to three displays and runs at a maximum frequency of 1.0 GHz. The processor supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB and a dual-channel memory interface that enables a peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

The Core i3-4010U is designed for thin-and-light laptops and prioritizes efficiency over raw power. It supports a range of modern features including AES encryption, SSE4.1 and SSE4.2 instruction sets, Hyper-Threading (allowing four threads), and Intel's Enhanced SpeedStep Technology for dynamic frequency scaling. It also includes virtualization support via VT-x and VT-d, along with Intel vPro for enterprise manageability. However, it lacks ECC memory support, which limits its use in high-reliability environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-4010U achieves an overall score of 4247, placing it at #1601 among 2060 processors in the Passmark database. Its single-core score is 4175 (#1603), and its multicore score is 4355 (#1567), showing that while it holds its own in single-threaded workloads, its performance is significantly outpaced by modern CPUs. The chip competes with processors like the Athlon X2 240 and Pentium G2130 in multicore performance but trails behind nearly all current-generation chips, even in the entry-level segment.

Among the top 50 processors in the Passmark rankings, the Core i3-4010U is far from the leaders, which include high-end desktop and server CPUs like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K. Its multicore performance is particularly weak compared to the fastest chips, which can exceed 12,000 points, while the i3-4010U's score of 4355 is closer to that of a basic mobile processor from 2013. As of March 2026, the Core i3-4010U is best suited for users who require basic computing capabilities and prioritize battery life over performance, such as in low-cost laptops or secondary devices.
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Intel Core i3-4010U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-4010U
Model Number: i3-4010U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1700 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1, 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4400
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1000 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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