Intel Core M-5Y10a vs Core i5-4210Y

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Combined performance score

i5-4210Y
1.03

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 20% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking23032182
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core M
Architecture codenameHaswell (2013−2015)Broadwell-Y (2014)
Release date1 September 2013 (10 years old)5 September 2014 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$297no data
Current price$473 (1.6x MSRP)$115

Technical specs

Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.5 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed1.9 GHz2 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data50 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1234
Power consumption (TDP)11.5 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP--
Smart Response++
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI-+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT9.5no data
Matrix Storage-no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d-+
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support--

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 4200Intel HD Graphics 5300
Max video memory2 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency850 MHz800 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-4210Y and Core M-5Y10a.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i5-4210Y 1.03
M-5Y10a 1.24
+20.4%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 20% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i5-4210Y 1577
M-5Y10a 1905
+20.8%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 21% in Passmark.

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

Benchmark coverage: 20%

i5-4210Y 2764
M-5Y10a 3131
+13.3%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 13% in Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i5-4210Y 2
M-5Y10a 2
+27.2%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 27% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i5-4210Y 147
M-5Y10a 190
+29.3%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 29% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i5-4210Y 73
M-5Y10a 83
+14.5%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 14% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i5-4210Y 0.83
M-5Y10a 0.94
+13.3%

Core M-5Y10a outperforms Core i5-4210Y by 13% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.03 1.24
Integrated graphics card 0.94 1.21
Recency 1 September 2013 5 September 2014
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 11 Watt 4 Watt

The Core M-5Y10a is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-4210Y in performance tests.


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