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.
4 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Atom N2000
Intel Core i5-4210Y Name Intel Atom N2100
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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.
2 CPU Cores 1
4 Threads 2
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 1x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 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.
7.5 Generation --
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2010
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20 Execution units 4
160 Shaders 32
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.64 GHz
22 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name PowerVR SGX545
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
11.1 Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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 JPEG No
Decode / Encode h264 No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 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.
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 4.0 GB
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-800
Yes AES-NI No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 8.5 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 3.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
6 W TDP down None
 
 

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