Intel Core i5-4210H vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-4210H or Intel Core i5-4210H – 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 i5-4210H features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i 4000M/4000H Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
4 Generation 2
Intel Core i5-4210H Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4210H has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210H is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
None None 3.0 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4210H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210H uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
22 nm Technology 14 nm
11.1 Direct X 12
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 8
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2018
Intel HD Graphics 4600 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
160 Shaders 512
0.4 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
7.5 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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2400
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 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 15 W watts.
None TDP up 35 W
None TDP down 12 W
47 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4210H is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
22 nm Technology 12 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 Chiplet
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2019
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1168 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Haswell H Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
11645
11645
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
6324
6324

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3625
3625
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2986
2986

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2907
2907
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
2062
2062

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2579
2579
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1806
1806

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
1032
1032
AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
976
976

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
620
620
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
331
331

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C 4T @ 2.9 GHz
129
129