Intel Core i5-10210U vs AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-10210U or Intel Core i5-10210U – 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 i5-10210U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-10210U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-10210U Name AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 5 PRO
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i 10000U Group AMD Ryzen 3000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-10210U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-10210U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.2 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-10210U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-10210U uses the Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake), 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.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2018
12 Direct X 12
Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 512
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 8
9.5 Generation 8
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2400
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
25 W TDP up 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 95 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
10 W TDP down 12 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-10210U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2019 Release date Q1/2019
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Comet Lake U Architecture Picasso (Zen+)
14 nm Technology 12 nm
BGA 1526 Socket FP5
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
300 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
4013
4013
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
3544
3544

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1797
1797
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
1483
1483

Cinebench R23 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-10210U
4C 8T @ 1.6 GHz
1049
1049
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 3500U
4C 8T @ 2.1 GHz
876
876