Intel Core i5-8210Y vs AMD Ryzen 5 3500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-8210Y or Intel Core i5-8210Y – 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 i5-8210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i 8000Y Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
8 Generation 2
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-8210Y Name AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8210Y is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8210Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 617, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 3500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
192 Shaders 512
Q4/2018 Release date Q1/2018
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 8
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
9.5 Generation 8
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 617 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 34.2 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.2 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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 down 12 W
None TDP up 35 W
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8210Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 3500U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2019
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
14 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
280 $ Release price --
Amber Lake Y Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket FP5
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2907
2907
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1722
1722

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
2579
2579
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1466
1466

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1483
1483
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
632
632

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
976
976
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
796
796

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
620
620
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
284
284

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
360
360
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
302
302

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 5 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
141
141
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
132
132