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.
Mobile Segment Mobile
4 Generation 12
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Intel Core i5-4210Y Name Intel Core i3-1215UL
 
 

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.
4 Threads 8
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 4x Gracemont
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.3 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 4.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 6
2x Cores None
None None 2x Golden Cove
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
None None 0.9 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 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.
7.5 Generation 13
160 Shaders 512
-- Max. displays --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
20 Execution units 64
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.1 Direct X 12.1
22 nm Technology 10 nm
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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

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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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

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