Intel Core i3-4020Y vs Intel Core i5-4210Y

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-4020Y or Intel Core i3-4020Y – 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 Core i3-4020Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4020Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4210Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-4020Y Name Intel Core i5-4210Y
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i5
4 Generation 4
Intel Core i 4000Y Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-4020Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4020Y is 1.5 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4210Y is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 1.9 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
None None 1.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-4020Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4020Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4210Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
Q2/2013 Release date Q2/2013
11.1 Direct X 11.1
Intel HD Graphics 4200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
22 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
160 Shaders 160
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
20 Execution units 20
7.5 Generation 7.5
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 11.5 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.
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
11.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
6 W TDP down 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-4020Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-4210Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Q3/2013 Release date Q3/2013
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Haswell Y Architecture Haswell Y
22 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2938
2938
Intel Core i3-4020Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
2500
2500

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1717
1717
Intel Core i3-4020Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1490
1490

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1005
1005
Intel Core i3-4020Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
1002
1002

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
574
574
Intel Core i3-4020Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
487
487

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-4210Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
162
162
Intel Core i3-4020Y
2C 4T @ 1.5 GHz
145
145