Intel Core 5 210H
Opinion and specs

Our verdict

Mid-range

The Intel Core 5 210H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It came out in 2025.

It is currently fitted in 18 laptops from €500, at an average price of €777.

Above €654 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core 7 240H is 32% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core 5 210H a good processor?

The Intel Core 5 210H is a mid-range processor. It is a mid-power chip (45 W): enough for real work without the weight or the noise of a gaming laptop. It ranks 131 of 240 and delivers 29.2% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the H mean in Intel processors?

The H marks Intel's mid line: 45 W, the usual balance in a work laptop.

What year is the Intel Core 5 210H from?

Intel Core 5 210H came out in 2025.

What is the AMD equivalent of Intel Core 5 210H?

The closest in performance is AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 8540U.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core 5 210H have?

The Intel Core 5 210H has Intel Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core 5 210H cost?

It is currently fitted in 18 laptops from €500, at an average price of €777.

Which alternative is worth it?

Above €654 there are clearly better options: for that money the Intel Core 7 240H is 32% faster. That is the sensible ceiling.

Specs

Model 210H
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel Core 5
Socket BGA 1744
Boost frequency 4,8 GHz
Cores 8
Threads 12
Frequency 2,2 GHz
Cache 12 MB
Operating modes 64-bit
Codename Lunar Lake
Cache type Smart Cache
Generation Intel Core (Series 2)
Base power 45 W
Maximum turbo power 115 W
Efficient-core base frequency 1,6 GHz
Performance-core base frequency 2,2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo Frequency 3,6 GHz
Performance-core Max Turbo Frequency 2,2 GHz
Performance cores 4
Efficient cores 4
Low Power Efficient-cores 0

Performance summary

#131 of 240
Relative performance 29.2%
Laptops 18
Price from €500
Average price €777

Recommended alternatives

More powerful, also mid-power, with a similar starting price

Our pick Intel Core 7 240H 38.4% From €654 AMD Ryzen 7 250 39.9% From €699 Intel Core i7-13620H 37.2% From €660 AMD Ryzen 7 170 33.0% From €566 Intel Core Ultra 5 125H 32.2% From €699

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