Core i5-10210U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-10210U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i5-10210U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,191 Rank: 718
Rank Name Score Visual
714 Core i7-4930MX 5,199
+0.2%
715 Xeon Gold 5120 5,198
+0.1%
716 Core i5-1035G1 5,197
+0.1%
717 Core i3-6300 5,197
+0.1%
718 Core i5-10210U 5,191
719 Core i3-9300T 5,190
+-0%
720 Core i7-4770S 5,189
+-0%
721 FX-8370 5,187
-0.1%
722 Core i3-10100 5,184
-0.1%
723 Core i5-1035G4 5,183
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-10210U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,898 Rank: 727
Rank Name Score Visual
723 Core i5-8400H 4,900
+0%
724 Ryzen 3 3200G 4,899
+0%
725 Core i7-4960HQ 4,899
+0%
726 Core i7-7920HQ 4,898
+0%
727 Core i5-10210U 4,898
728 Xeon E3-1275 v3 4,898
+0%
729 Core i7-5700HQ 4,898
+0%
730 Core i7-6785R 4,897
+-0%
731 Core i7-5950HQ 4,894
-0.1%
732 Core i7-8565U 4,894
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-10210U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,387 Rank: 654
Rank Name Score Visual
650 Ryzen 3 2300X 5,394
+0.1%
651 Core i7-4910MQ 5,392
+0.1%
652 Xeon E3-1245 v3 5,391
+0.1%
653 Xeon Silver 4314 5,389
+0%
654 Core i5-10210U 5,387
655 Xeon E3-1225 v5 5,386
+-0%
656 Xeon E3-1246 v3 5,386
+-0%
657 Ryzen 7 4800U 5,386
+-0%
658 Core i3-9100T 5,385
+-0%
659 Core i5-8400T 5,384
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i5-10210U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,655 Rank: 806
Rank Name Score Visual
802 Core i7-8565U 4,656
+0%
803 Core i7-3920XM 4,656
+0%
804 Core i7-3840QM 4,656
+0%
805 Core i7-4722HQ 4,656
+0%
806 Core i5-10210U 4,655
807 Ryzen 3 1200 4,655
+0%
808 Core i5-8350U 4,654
+-0%
809 Core i7-4770T 4,654
+-0%
810 Ryzen 3 4300U 4,654
+-0%
811 Ryzen 7 3700U 4,653
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-10210U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,630 Rank: 827
Rank Name Score Visual
823 Core i7-3615QM 4,631
+0%
824 Xeon E5645 4,631
+0%
825 Xeon D-1521 4,630
+0%
826 Core i5-8350U 4,630
+0%
827 Core i5-10210U 4,630
828 Core i7-4750HQ 4,630
+0%
829 Core i7-3610QM 4,630
+0%
830 Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4,630
+0%
831 Core i3-8300 4,629
+-0%
832 Core i7-4722HQ 4,629
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-10210U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,664 Rank: 810
Rank Name Score Visual
806 Xeon E3-1290 v2 4,666
+0%
807 Xeon E3-1240 V2 4,665
+0%
808 Xeon D-1521 4,664
+0%
809 Xeon D-1520 4,664
+0%
810 Core i5-10210U 4,664
811 Core i7-8550U 4,663
+-0%
812 Core i5-8365U 4,663
+-0%
813 Core i5-4440 4,663
+-0%
814 Core i5-6440HQ 4,662
+-0%
815 Core i7-3770 4,662
+-0%

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Core i5-10210U Details

The Intel Core i5-10210U, launched in August 2019, is a mobile processor built on the 14 nm Comet Lake-U architecture. Despite being over four years old, it remains relevant in the low-power mobile segment due to its balanced performance and integrated graphics. With a base clock of 2.9 GHz and a turbo frequency of 3.8 GHz, the processor delivers strong single-threaded performance while maintaining a modest 47 W TDP. The chip features four cores and eight threads thanks to Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, making it capable of handling multitasking and productivity workloads efficiently.

The Core i5-10210U supports up to 32 GB of DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds of 1600 MHz and 1866 MHz, with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s across two channels. It integrates Intel's Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU, which operates at a base frequency of 300 MHz and can burst up to 1.15 GHz, supporting up to three displays. This makes the processor suitable for light gaming and multimedia use, though not ideal for modern AAA titles.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-10210U achieves an overall score of 5191, ranking #718 out of 2060 processors, with a single-core score of 5387 (#654) and a multicore score of 4898 (#726). These results place it behind more modern processors like the Ryzen 7 9800X3D and Core Ultra 7 265K, but ahead of older-generation chips such as the Core i7-4770S and FX-8370. Its single-core performance is particularly strong, especially when compared to many of its contemporaries, though its multicore capabilities are more modest, indicating a design that prioritizes efficiency over raw parallel processing.

The processor supports a wide range of modern technologies, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, ensuring compatibility with virtualization, encryption, and business applications. It also includes features like Intel Hyper-Threading, EIST, and Intel VT-x, enhancing both performance and power management. The locked multiplier limits overclocking potential, but the inclusion of integrated graphics and virtualization support makes it a compelling option for business and consumer laptops.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-10210U remains a viable choice for users who need reliable performance in a compact, power-efficient package. It is best suited for general productivity, web browsing, and light content creation, though it may struggle with demanding applications or modern gaming. Its position in the benchmark rankings suggests it holds its own against many mid-range processors from its era, but it is clearly outpaced by today’s high-end offerings in both single-core and multicore performance.
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Intel Core i5-10210U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-10210U
Model Number: i7-5950HQ
Cores: 4
Threads: 8
Base Frequency: 2900 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (locked)
Core Name: Comet Lake-U
Socket: FCBGA1364
Package: FC-BGA1440
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 47 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 5.722 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1600/1866 LPDDR3 1600/1866
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 3.0
PCIe Lanes: 16
PCIe Configuration: 1x16 or 2x8 or 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris™ Pro Graphics 6200
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1150 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES CLMUL F16C x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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