Core i5-4210M Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 i5-4210M based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,726 Rank: 1084

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1080	Xeon E5-2695 v2	4,731	+0.1%
1081	Xeon D-1527	4,728	+0%
1082	FX-4350	4,728	+0%
1083	Xeon E5-2630 v2	4,728	+0%
1084	Core i5-4210M	4,726
1085	Ryzen 3 2200U	4,725	+-0%
1086	Core i3-4360T	4,725	+-0%
1087	Core i7-3632QM	4,718	-0.2%
1088	Xeon E5-2660 v2	4,718	-0.2%
1089	FX-4170	4,717	-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-4210M based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,392 Rank: 1474

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1470	Core i5-661	4,395	+0.1%
1471	Core i7-5500U	4,394	+0%
1472	Core i5-3320M	4,394	+0%
1473	Phenom II X3 710	4,394	+0%
1474	Core i5-4210M	4,392
1475	Core i3-2120	4,392	+0%
1476	Pentium G850	4,392	+0%
1477	A8-3800	4,391	+-0%
1478	Phenom II X2 560	4,391	+-0%
1479	Core i3-4030U	4,391	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-4210M based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,948 Rank: 971

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
967	Core i5-4300M	4,954	+0.1%
968	Xeon E5-2658 v4	4,950	+0%
969	Core i3-6098P	4,950	+0%
970	Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U	4,949	+0%
971	Core i5-4210M	4,948
972	Core i7-4860HQ	4,948	+0%
973	Core i7-3820QM	4,947	+-0%
974	Pentium G4560T	4,944	-0.1%
975	Pentium Gold G6400	4,944	-0.1%
976	Core i7-6600U	4,939	-0.2%

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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 i5-4210M based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,545 Rank: 1197

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1193	Core i3-6167U	4,545	+0%
1194	Pentium G3460	4,545	+0%
1195	Core i7-5550U	4,545	+0%
1196	Core i5-3360M	4,545	+0%
1197	Core i5-4210M	4,545
1198	Phenom II X4 965	4,545	+0%
1199	Phenom II X4 B60	4,545	+0%
1200	Pentium G4400	4,544	+-0%
1201	Core i5-6360U	4,544	+-0%
1202	Phenom II X4 975	4,544	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-4210M based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,520 Rank: 1212

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1208	Core i5-670	4,521	+0%
1209	A8-3820	4,521	+0%
1210	Core i3-2130	4,520	+0%
1211	Core i3-2125	4,520	+0%
1212	Core i5-4210M	4,520
1213	Core i3-4150T	4,520	+0%
1214	Core i5-6260U	4,519	+-0%
1215	Core i5-5257U	4,519	+-0%
1216	Core i5-3340M	4,519	+-0%
1217	Xeon L5420	4,519	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-4210M based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,550 Rank: 1107

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1103	Core i3-6157U	4,550	+0%
1104	Core i3-3250	4,550	+0%
1105	Core i7-3540M	4,550	+0%
1106	Athlon X4 880K	4,550	+0%
1107	Core i5-4210M	4,550
1108	Core i3-7100U	4,550	+0%
1109	Xeon L5638	4,550	+0%
1110	Core i3-2125	4,549	+-0%
1111	Xeon L5520	4,549	+-0%
1112	Pentium J6426	4,549	+-0%

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Core i5-4210M Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-4210M remains a relic of the early Haswell era, representing a time when mobile processors prioritized balanced performance within tight thermal constraints. Built on a 22 nm process and released in 2013, this dual-core, quad-threaded CPU is now firmly in the category of legacy hardware, though it still holds relevance in older systems or embedded applications. Designed for mainstream laptops, it features Intel's HD Graphics 4600 integrated GPU, which, while modest by today’s standards, was capable of handling light gaming and multimedia tasks when it launched.

The Core i5-4210M operates at a base frequency of 2.6 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 3.2 GHz, enabling short bursts of higher performance under load. It supports DDR3L memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and dual-channel memory architecture, providing a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The processor uses the FCPGA946 socket and has a TDP of 37 W, making it suitable for mid-range laptops with efficient cooling solutions. It also supports PCIe 3.0 and various advanced instruction sets including AVX2, AES-NI, and VT-x, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of software and virtualization environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-4210M achieves an Overall Score of 4726, ranking #1084 out of 2060 processors, with a Singlecore Score of 4948 (#971) and a Multicore Score of 4392 (#1474). These results place it well behind modern CPUs but still ahead of many older dual-core and low-power processors. Its performance is competitive with contemporaries like the Core i3-3120M and Phenom II X3 710, yet it trails behind more recent Intel and AMD offerings such as the Core i7-5500U and Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U.

Despite its age, the Core i5-4210M retains value in legacy systems where its integrated graphics and power efficiency make it a reliable choice. While it no longer competes in the mainstream performance market, it serves as a testament to Intel’s early efforts in balancing performance and power consumption in mobile computing. For users maintaining older hardware or running legacy software, it remains a functional and supported option, though upgrading to a modern processor is strongly advised for improved performance and compatibility.