Core i5-8210Y 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 i5-8210Y based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,758 Rank: 1057

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1053	Core i7-3635QM	4,761	+0.1%
1054	Core i5-4258U	4,761	+0.1%
1055	Pentium G4560T	4,760	+0%
1056	Core i5-3330S	4,760	+0%
1057	Core i5-8210Y	4,758
1058	Core i5-2560M	4,757	+-0%
1059	Xeon E5-2680 v2	4,757	+-0%
1060	Celeron G3920	4,756	+-0%
1061	Core i7-2600S	4,756	+-0%
1062	Core i5-3360M	4,756	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-8210Y based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,436 Rank: 1364

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1360	Core m5-6Y57	4,436	+0%
1361	Celeron J4105	4,436	+0%
1362	Core i3-2130	4,436	+0%
1363	Core i7-4650U	4,436	+0%
1364	Core i5-8210Y	4,436
1365	Athlon X4 860K	4,436	+0%
1366	Pentium B960	4,435	+-0%
1367	Core i5-6300U	4,435	+-0%
1368	Core i5-4200M	4,435	+-0%
1369	Core i5-4350U	4,435	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-8210Y based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,972 Rank: 956

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
952	Core i5-7200U	4,975	+0.1%
953	Ryzen 3 2200GE	4,974	+0%
954	Core i3-3250	4,974	+0%
955	Core i3-8130U	4,972	+0%
956	Core i5-8210Y	4,972
957	Xeon E5-2630 v4	4,967	-0.1%
958	Core i5-4200H	4,965	-0.1%
959	Core i5-3470T	4,964	-0.2%
960	Xeon E3-1245 V2	4,963	-0.2%
961	Xeon D-1521	4,961	-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 i5-8210Y based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,535 Rank: 1262

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1258	Celeron G3950	4,535	+0%
1259	Atom C3558	4,535	+0%
1260	Phenom II X4 940	4,535	+0%
1261	Core i5-680	4,535	+0%
1262	Core i5-8210Y	4,535
1263	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,535	+0%
1264	Celeron G3920	4,534	+-0%
1265	Core i5-2560M	4,534	+-0%
1266	Core i3-2130	4,534	+-0%
1267	Pentium G2130	4,534	+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-8210Y based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,508 Rank: 1284

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1280	Core i3-6157U	4,508	+0%
1281	Core i3-2100	4,508	+0%
1282	FX-7600P	4,508	+0%
1283	Phenom II X3 B77	4,508	+0%
1284	Core i5-8210Y	4,508
1285	Core i7-4510U	4,507	+-0%
1286	Core i3-2105	4,507	+-0%
1287	FX-9800P	4,507	+-0%
1288	A10-9620P	4,507	+-0%
1289	Xeon E5606	4,507	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-8210Y based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,543 Rank: 1142

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1138	Core i7-4500U	4,543	+0%
1139	Core i5-4310U	4,543	+0%
1140	Core i5-5350U	4,543	+0%
1141	Athlon X4 950	4,543	+0%
1142	Core i5-8210Y	4,543
1143	Athlon X4 860K	4,543	+0%
1144	Xeon D-1602	4,542	+-0%
1145	A10-9700	4,542	+-0%
1146	Phenom II X6 1055T	4,542	+-0%
1147	Core i3-7020U	4,542	+-0%

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Core i5-8210Y Details

For users seeking a compact, energy-efficient processor with integrated graphics for light productivity and multimedia tasks, the Intel Core i5-8210Y offers a balanced solution designed for ultra-thin notebooks and fanless systems. Launched in early 2018, this processor belongs to Intel's Whiskey Lake family, built on a 14 nm process and featuring a 5 W TDP, making it ideal for portable devices where thermal constraints are critical. Despite being over six years old, it remains relevant in low-power environments where efficiency and low heat output are prioritized over raw performance.

The Core i5-8210Y features a dual-core design with four threads, enabled by Hyper-Threading, and operates at a base frequency of 1.1 GHz, boosting up to 3.4 GHz when needed. This turbo frequency allows for responsive performance in single-threaded applications. The processor supports DDR3L-1600 and LPDDR3-1866 memory across two channels, delivering a maximum bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s, which is sufficient for basic multitasking and light content creation. It uses the FCBGA1515 socket, typical for embedded and mobile platforms, and supports PCIe 3.0 with up to 10 lanes in flexible configurations.

Integrated into the chip is Intel’s HD Graphics 615, a low-power GPU with a base frequency of 300 MHz and a burst frequency of 900 MHz. It supports up to three displays and is capable of handling 1080p video playback and light graphical workloads, though it is not suited for gaming or intensive graphics processing. The processor includes a range of Intel technologies such as AES-NI for encryption, AVX2 for advanced vector operations, and VT-x/VT-d for virtualization, enhancing security and performance in virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-8210Y achieves an overall score of 4758, placing it at #1057 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4972 ranks it #955, indicating strong efficiency in tasks that benefit from high clock speeds, while its multicore score of 4436, ranking #1360, reflects modest scaling due to its limited core count. This suggests that while it performs well in single-threaded applications, it lags behind modern multi-core processors in sustained workloads.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-8210Y is best suited for lightweight computing, such as web browsing, office applications, and media consumption in thin and light laptops. It holds its own against some older mainstream CPUs but is outpaced by modern processors in both single and multi-core performance. For users requiring more power or future-proofing, upgrading to a newer generation Intel or AMD processor would be advisable, though for budget-conscious or low-power needs, this processor remains a viable option.