Intel Core i5-10210U
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Our verdict

Basic

The Intel Core i5-10210U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It came out in 2019.

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from €500, at an average price of €1174.

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U is 197% faster and its entry price is €51 lower.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Intel Core i5-10210U a good processor?

The Intel Core i5-10210U is a basic processor. It is a low-power chip (15 W): the kind that goes into thin, quiet laptops with long battery life. It ranks 218 of 241 and delivers 9.6% of what the fastest one on the market does.

What does the U mean in Intel processors?

The U marks Intel's low-power line: 15 W, for thin, quiet laptops with longer battery life.

What year is the Intel Core i5-10210U from?

Intel Core i5-10210U came out in 2019.

What integrated graphics does the Intel Core i5-10210U have?

The Intel Core i5-10210U has Intel UHD Graphics integrated graphics.

How much does a laptop with the Intel Core i5-10210U cost?

It is currently fitted in 3 laptops from €500, at an average price of €1174.

Which alternative is worth it?

There is a faster and cheaper option: the Intel Core Ultra 7 255U is 197% faster and its entry price is €51 lower.

Specs

Model i5-10210U
Manufacturer Intel
Family Intel® Core™ i5
Socket BGA 1528
System bus rate 4 GT/s
L3 cache 1528 MB
Motherboard chipset Intel SoC
Boost frequency 4,2 GHz
Cores 4
Threads 8
Frequency 1,6 GHz
Cache 6 MB
Lithography 14 nm
Operating modes 64-bit
Bus type OPI
Codename Comet Lake
ECC supported by processor No
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 W
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes 16
PCI Express slots version 3.0
PCI Express configurations 1x4,2x2,1x2+2x1,4x1
Configurable TDP-down 10 W
Tjunction 100 °C
Configurable TDP-down frequency 0,8 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP) 10 W
Cache type Smart Cache
Configurable TDP-up frequency 2,1 GHz
Configurable TDP-up 25 W
Generation 10th gen Intel® Core™ i5
Base power 15 W
Maximum turbo power 25 W

Performance summary

#218 of 241
Relative performance 9.6%
Laptops 3
Price from €500
Average price €1174

Recommended alternatives

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

Our pick Intel Core Ultra 7 255U 28.6% From €449 AMD Ryzen 7 7735U 32.2% From €651 AMD Ryzen 7 5825U 28.5% From €495 Intel Core Ultra 5 125U 26.8% From €600 AMD Ryzen 5 7535U 26.7% From €595

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