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

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.
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 4
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
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
9.5 Generation 9.5
Intel UHD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake)
12 Direct X 12
Q4/2018 Release date Q3/2019
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
192 Shaders 192
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
14 nm Technology 14 nm
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode 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 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.
33.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-2133
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 5.5 W
5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
None TDP up 9 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 $
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Amber Lake Y Architecture Comet Lake Y
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Q1/2019 Release date Q3/2019
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