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.
Intel Core i5-4210Y Name Intel Core i3-1215UL
4 Generation 12
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
Mobile Segment Mobile
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 2x Golden Cove
None None 0.9 GHz
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 2.5 GHz
None None 4x Gracemont
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 6
4 Threads 8
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores None
1.5 GHz Frequency None
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 4.4 GHz
None None 3.3 GHz
 
 

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
160 Shaders 512
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Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2022
22 nm Technology 10 nm
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
20 Execution units 64
7.5 Generation 13
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 64 (Alder Lake)
11.1 Direct X 12.1
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
No VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG 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
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
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.
None TDP (PL2) 55 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP up 28 W
6 W TDP down 12 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.
Haswell Y Architecture Alder Lake U
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
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3.0 MB L3-Cache 10.0 MB
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Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
22 nm Technology 10 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2022
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.5 MB
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1744
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11