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 11 laptops from $949, at an average price of $1081.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 68% faster and its entry price is $320 lower.

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 122 of 271 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 11 laptops from $949, at an average price of $1081.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255H is 68% faster and its entry price is $320 lower.

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

Performance summary

#122 of 271
Relative performance 29.2%
Laptops 11
Price from $949
Average price $1081

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255H 49.0% From $629 Intel Core Ultra 9 185H 46.3% From $1000 AMD Ryzen 7 8845HS 45.3% From $763 AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS 45.3% From $1184 AMD Ryzen 7 260 45.0% From $940

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