Intel Core i7-8500Y vs Intel Core i5-10210Y

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Intel Core i7-8500Y or Intel Core i7-8500Y – 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 i7-8500Y 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-8500Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core i5-10210Y features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 8000Y Group Intel Core i 10000Y
8 Generation 10
Intel Core i7-8500Y Name Intel Core i5-10210Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-8500Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-8500Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-10210Y has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10210Y is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking No
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 4x
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 8
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-8500Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-8500Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 615, 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 Intel Core i5-10210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10210Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), which has 192 texture shaders
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2019
9.5 Generation 9.5
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
192 Shaders 192
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
 
 

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 VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
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 33.3 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 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-2133
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 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 7 W watts.
None TDP up 9 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
None TDP down 5.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-8500Y 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 Intel Core i5-10210Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
390 $ Release price 225 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2019
Amber Lake Y Architecture Comet Lake Y
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1200
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB