Intel Core i5-10210U vs Intel Atom C3708

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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 Intel Atom C3708 features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3708, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-10210U Name Intel Atom C3708
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Atom
10 Generation 5
Intel Core i 10000U Group Intel Atom C3000
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3708 has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3708 is 1.7 GHz
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
4.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
8 Threads 8
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 8
4x Cores 8x
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3708 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q3/2019 Release date --
12 Direct X --
Intel UHD Graphics (Comet Lake) GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units --
9.5 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 VC-1 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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 256.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 256.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 34.1 GB/s
DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-2133
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
25 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
10 W TDP down None
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3708 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2019 Release date Q3/2017
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 16.0 MB
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Comet Lake U Architecture Denverton
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1526 Socket BGA 1310
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
300 $ Release price 209 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes