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Intel AW8063801032301

Core i5-3210M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.5GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date: Q2 2012.

Average Bench: 47.8% (858th of 1442)

more Based on 79,744 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306A9, , 0FABFBFF000306A9, BFEBFBFF000306A8, 1FABFBFF000306A9 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.50GHz, Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3210M CPU @ 2.70GHz

The Intel Core i5-3210M is a third generation (Ivy bridge) mobile CPU. Sporting two cores and four threads the 3210M has a maximum turbo clock speed of 3.1 GHz which produces an effective speed of 64.4 or 52% below the modern day group average . For heavily threaded tasks the 3210M is handicapped significantly by its dual core architecture and lags modern CPUs by around 165%. The i5-3210M comes equipped with onboard HD 4000 graphics, which is more than enough for typical desktop use but will struggle with anything but the simplest of 3D games. With a TDP of just 35 Watts the i5-3210M allows for reasonable, but not brilliant, battery life. [Oct '14 CPUPro]

Poor: 31%Average: 47.8% Great: 57%
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3210M averaged 52.1% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 70.4Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 61.4Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3210M is 25.7%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3210M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 156Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 155Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 79,744 samples)
Rank 85847.8%
Min Avg Max
45.7 Memory 70.4 84.6
29.2 1-Core 61.4 76
50.5 2-Core 106 129
49.4% 79.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
78.9 4-Core 148 185
85.8 8-Core 155 187
20% 151 Pts
Min Avg Max
90.3 64-Core 156 186
9.6% 156 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
53.1% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 76.6
2-Core 132
58% 94.9 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 144
23% 164 Pts
64-Core 192
12% 192 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
52% Above average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 73.8
2-Core 104
54% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 143
22% 156 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
48.2% Average
Memory 64.5
1-Core 76.7
2-Core 134
54% 91.9 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 184
25% 185 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.5 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
31.9% Below average
Memory 58.7
1-Core 28.1
2-Core 48.7
32% 45.2 Pts
4-Core 30
8-Core 59.9
5% 45 Pts
64-Core 55.4
3% 55.4 Pts
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MSRP ≈ $159 @ launch in Apr '12
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Gaming 6%
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Desktop 49%
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Workstation 6%
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System: HP Pavilion g6 Notebook PC

CPU
Core i5-3210MIntel  $52Bench 48%, 79,744 samples588x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples1,395x
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples803x
HD 3000 (Mobile V2 1.3 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 110,588 samples285x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples140x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples57x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples41x
RAM
AM1U16BC4P2-B19H 2x4GBAdataBench 46%, 2,021 samples113x
M471B5273DH0-CH9 1x4GBSamsungBench 25%, 18,713 samples110x
AD73I1C1674EV 1x4GBAdataBench 25%, 5,119 samples109x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 57% - Above average Total price: $80

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3210M Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz) BGA
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3210M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP35 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.1 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

CPUPro
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2,072

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9,840

Disliked (edit your comment) Add link

8 months ago.

GBR-User
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5,782

Poor

2 years ago.

I've been using this CPU for almost 7 yrs. It's still good. I plan to buy a new laptop with the Ice Lake CPU

DEU-User
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5,743

Good

18 months ago.

Been my daily driver for many years. Still a good alrounder for office work, general internet and video streaming in HD (unlike my Atom, which is just atrocious). Did handle some contemporary games from 2012-13 quite well paired with an AMD Radeon HD 7670 as well as image processing with Nikon Capture NX-D (very good) and Adobe Lightroom 5.7 (well, usable, but that's Adobe's fault). Energy consumption under full load isn't stellar, but office/internet/streaming usually go along with CPU package power in the single digits, thus allowing somewhat stamina off-grid.

RUS-User
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4,780

Excellent

14 months ago.

a solid performance for everyday office task plus some multimedia editing for the last 6 years. On a daily basis.

POL-User
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4,568

Good

2 months ago.

because i play valorant with it

VNM-User
Avatar level
3,707

Excellent

3 months ago.

It okay it can play roblox and minecraft

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,397

Excellent

4 years ago.

Work laptop, not too bad, not too good. But still works since 2013 in a dell vostro, even so that it is on nearly non stop.

KOR-User
Avatar level
3,206

Poor

2 years ago.

4fps PUBG 1~30fps GTA5 30up MINECRAFT

SWE-User
Avatar level
2,784

Good

2 months ago.

A very decent processor with pretty good performance.

CHL-User
Avatar level
2,592

Average

10 months ago.

I've installed Win11 on a Macbook Pro Mid 2012. Works fine for office use.

CPUPro
Avatar level
2,072

Very poor

9 years ago.

SVN-User
Avatar level
2,052

Good

11 months ago.

Since I cleaned an old HP ProBook 4740s it works like a machine! Temps. dropped from high 80s to mid 50s and it is still a good CPU, just switch the HDD with an SSD

basacararhan
Avatar level
318

Excellent

3 years ago.

Can easily handle office programs and it can open some old games, but it'll struggle on the newer ones

mirr123
Avatar level
30

Poor

2 years ago.

The most i can say for this chip is that its energy efficient , but that is about it. . It only has 2 cores which handicaps it significantly for any non-gaming high level computation . Plus it is easily outclassed by the vast majority of cpus available today for any gaming purposes .

rickard876
Avatar level
14

Good

4 years ago.

A decent CPU for light gaming considering its age. Works very well and handles most moderate tasks you throw at it. It can even play newer games if paired with a good graphics card.

FearlyGhost
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6

Poor

4 years ago.

i5-3210M Good CPU but overheating man! I see 80-90 degrees immediately.

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