Intel Core i5-4210Y vs Intel Core i3-1215UL

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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 Core i3-1215UL features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-1215UL, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
4 Generation 12
Intel Core i5-4210Y Name Intel Core i3-1215UL
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
 
 

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 Core i3-1215UL has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
None None 4.4 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 2x Golden Cove
2 CPU Cores 6
None None 4x Gracemont
2x Cores None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz Frequency None
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
4 Threads 8
None None 0.9 GHz
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 Core i3-1215UL has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-1215UL uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake), which has 512 texture shaders
and 64 execution units.
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
20 Execution units 64
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
11.1 Direct X 12.1
22 nm Technology 10 nm
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
160 Shaders 512
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
7.5 Generation 13
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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 15 W watts.
6 W TDP down 12 W
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
None TDP up 28 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Core i3-1215UL is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 10.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2022
-- Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 10 nm
Haswell Y Architecture Alder Lake U
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.5 MB