Intel Core i5-4210Y vs Intel Atom N2100

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Intel Core i5-4210Y or Intel Core i5-4210Y – 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 i5-4210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Atom N2100 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom N2100, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 559 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-4210Y Name Intel Atom N2100
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Atom N2000
4 Generation 3
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
The Intel Atom N2100 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom N2100 is 1.6 GHz
The processor has one core only.
2x Cores 1x
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, 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 Intel Atom N2100 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom N2100 uses the PowerVR SGX545, which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2010
20 Execution units 4
11.1 Direct X 10.1
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 32
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name PowerVR SGX545
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
7.5 Generation --
22 nm Technology 32 nm
 
 

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 VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 No
Decode JPEG No
Decode VC-1 No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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 4.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 8.5 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-800
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 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 3.5 W watts.
6 W TDP down None
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4210Y 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 Intel Atom N2100 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q3/2013 Release date Q4/2011
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 559
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Haswell Y Architecture Cedarview
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
22 nm Technology 32 nm