Core i5-3210M

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-3210M

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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 i5-3210M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,517 Rank: 1273
Rank Name Score Visual
1269 Phenom 9950 4,521
+0.1%
1270 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,520
+0.1%
1271 Core i5-4210U 4,519
+0%
1272 Core i5-L16G7 4,518
+0%
1273 Core i5-3210M 4,517
1274 Xeon X3450 4,515
+-0%
1275 FX-4320 4,515
+-0%
1276 Celeron G3900T 4,512
-0.1%
1277 A10-6700 4,511
-0.1%
1278 FX-6200 4,509
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-3210M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,375 Rank: 1516
Rank Name Score Visual
1512 Xeon W3505 4,377
+0%
1513 Intel Core i5-580M 4,376
+0%
1514 Athlon II X3 440 4,376
+0%
1515 Core i5-4202Y 4,376
+0%
1516 Core i5-3210M 4,375
1517 Xeon E5472 4,375
+0%
1518 A10-9620P 4,375
+0%
1519 Celeron G1820T 4,375
+0%
1520 Phenom II X3 B75 4,375
+0%
1521 Phenom II X4 955 4,374
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-3210M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,612 Rank: 1208
Rank Name Score Visual
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
+0.1%
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
+0.1%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
+0%
1207 Core i7-2620M 4,613
+0%
1208 Core i5-3210M 4,612
1209 FX-4100 4,611
+-0%
1210 Core M-5Y31 4,609
-0.1%
1211 Core i5-3335S 4,609
-0.1%
1212 Xeon Gold 6252 4,607
-0.1%
1213 Xeon D-1557 4,607
-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 i5-3210M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1277
Rank Name Score Visual
1273 Core i5-670 4,534
+0%
1274 A8-5557M 4,534
+0%
1275 Core i3-6157U 4,533
+0%
1276 Celeron G4900 4,533
+0%
1277 Core i5-3210M 4,533
1278 Core i7-4650U 4,533
+0%
1279 Phenom II X4 B50 4,533
+0%
1280 Core i7-3667U 4,533
+0%
1281 Core i5-5200U 4,533
+0%
1282 Phenom II X4 960T 4,533
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-3210M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,510 Rank: 1269
Rank Name Score Visual
1265 Core i5-2540M 4,511
+0%
1266 Core i7-5550U 4,511
+0%
1267 Xeon X3430 4,511
+0%
1268 Core i5-661 4,511
+0%
1269 Core i5-3210M 4,510
1270 Core M3-7Y32 4,509
+-0%
1271 Celeron N4100 4,509
+-0%
1272 Pentium G3470 4,509
+-0%
1273 Core i7-5500U 4,509
+-0%
1274 Core i7-4600U 4,509
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-3210M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,535 Rank: 1195
Rank Name Score Visual
1191 Core i7-2620M 4,535
+0%
1192 Ryzen 3 2200U 4,535
+0%
1193 A8-9600 4,535
+0%
1194 Core i3-2105 4,535
+0%
1195 Core i5-3210M 4,535
1196 Core i7-4650U 4,535
+0%
1197 Core i5-4210U 4,535
+0%
1198 Core i3-3240T 4,535
+0%
1199 A10 PRO-7800B 4,535
+0%
1200 A10-6790K 4,534
+-0%

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Core i5-3210M Details

The Intel Core i5-3210M, launched in June 2012, represents a significant step in mobile processor design during the Ivy Bridge era, offering a balanced blend of performance and efficiency for its time. While now considered a legacy part, it remains relevant for understanding the evolution of integrated graphics and multi-threading capabilities in consumer laptops. As of early 2026, this processor is over 13 years old, placing it firmly in the category of outdated hardware, yet it still holds a place in the performance hierarchy due to its solid architecture and integrated features. Its 22 nm process node and BGA 1023 package reflect the engineering priorities of its generation—efficiency and thermal control—making it suitable for thin-and-light systems of that period.

Built on Intel's Ivy Bridge microarchitecture, the i5-3210M features two physical cores with Hyper-Threading enabled, effectively delivering four threads for improved multitasking. The processor operates at a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and can boost up to 3.1 GHz, depending on workload and thermal conditions. It includes 3 MB of L3 cache, a substantial amount for its time, and supports dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 1600 MHz, enabling memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics, while modest by today's standards, provides capable 3D performance for light gaming and media playback, with a maximum frequency of 1.1 GHz and support for up to three displays.

The Core i5-3210M's performance is measured across several benchmarks, with an overall score of 4517, ranking it #1273 out of 2060 processors. In single-core performance, it scores 4612, placing it at #1208, indicating its strength in tasks that rely heavily on clock speed rather than parallel processing. However, its multicore score of 4375, ranking #1516, shows that it lags behind more modern processors in heavily threaded applications. Compared to its peers, it is slightly faster than the A9-9400 and Core i5-4200Y but trails behind higher-end CPUs like the Core i7-2620M and Xeon E3-1230.

Key features include support for Intel's virtualization technologies such as VT-x and VT-d, which enhance virtual machine performance and system security. The processor also supports advanced instruction sets like AVX and AVX2, which accelerate scientific computing and multimedia applications. Additionally, it includes AES encryption instructions, EIST for power management, and a locked clock multiplier, limiting overclocking potential. With a TDP of 35 W and a socket of FCBGA1023, it was designed for mobile platforms where thermal and power constraints were paramount.

In conclusion, the Core i5-3210M is a reliable, if dated, mobile processor that served well in its time for general computing, light content creation, and basic multimedia tasks. Its integrated HD 4000 GPU and support for modern features like AES-NI and virtualization made it a versatile choice for mid-range laptops in the early 2010s. While it is now outperformed by nearly every modern CPU, its efficiency and legacy support still make it a notable reference point in the history of Intel's mobile computing advancements.
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Intel Core i5-3210M

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-3210M
Model Number: i5-3210M
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Ivy Bridge
Socket: FCBGA1023
Package: FC-PGA12F
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 35 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
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: 1
PCIe Configuration: 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 4000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 1100 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 22 nm
Die Area: 118 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

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