Intel Core i5-10210U vs AMD 3020e

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-10210U or Intel Core i5-10210U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i5-10210U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10210U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The AMD 3020e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD 3020e, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
Intel Core i 10000U Group AMD 3000e/Ce
10 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-10210U Name AMD 3020e
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family AMD E
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10210U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10210U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD 3020e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD 3020e is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.8 GHz
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
8 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10210U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10210U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD 3020e has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD 3020e uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 3
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2018
Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.0 GHz
9.5 Generation 8
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
10 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10210U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD 3020e is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2020
300 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1526 Socket FT5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Comet Lake U Architecture Dali (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
6312
6312
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
2482
2482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
4065
4065
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1222
1222

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1894
1894
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
454
454

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1067
1067
AMD 3020e
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
614
614