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 i7-8500Y Name Intel Core i5-10210Y
Intel Core i 8000Y Group Intel Core i 10000Y
8 Generation 10
 
 

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.
2x Cores 4x
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 8
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
 
 

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
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2019
24 Execution units 24
12 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
9.5 Generation 9.5
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-2133
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 down 5.5 W
None TDP up 9 W
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2019
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Amber Lake Y Architecture Comet Lake Y
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
390 $ Release price 225 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
14 nm Technology 14 nm