Intel Atom C3436L vs Intel Core i5-8210Y

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Intel Atom C3436L or Intel Atom C3436L – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Atom C3436L features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3436L, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
The Intel Core i5-8210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Atom C3436L Name Intel Core i5-8210Y
Intel Atom Family Intel Core i5
5 Generation 8
Intel Atom C3000 Group Intel Core i 8000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Atom C3436L has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3436L is 1.3 GHz
The Intel Core i5-8210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8210Y is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
4x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.3 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
None None 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Atom C3436L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-8210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8210Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 617, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
-- Release date Q4/2018
-- Direct X 12
GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 617
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
-- Shaders 192
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Execution units 24
-- Generation 9.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VC-1 Decode
-- VP9 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- VP8 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
-- JPEG Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 256.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
256.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 34.2 GB/s
DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10.75 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
10.75 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Atom C3436L is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-8210Y is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
8.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Denverton Architecture Amber Lake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1310 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
64 $ Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB