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Core i5-4210U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.70 GHz, Haswell.
Release date ≈ Q2 2020.

Average Bench: 31.2% (1296th of 1443)

Based on 15 user benchmarks.  Device: 1F8BFBFF00040651 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-4210U CPU @ 1.70GHz
Poor: 20%Average: 31.2% Great: 41%
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 39%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 22%
Surfboard

Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-4210U averaged 68.7% 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 47.3Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 52.9Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-4210U is 21.3%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-4210U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 87Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 91.6Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 15 samples)
Rank 129631.2%
Min Avg Max
27.4 Memory 47.3 71.7
33.6 1-Core 52.9 77.9
58.6 2-Core 92.9 137
38.3% 64.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
43.5 4-Core 89.5 134
62.4 8-Core 91.6 140
12.1% 90.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
49.9 64-Core 87 123
5.4% 87 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
40.5% Average
Memory 71.7
1-Core 37
2-Core 75.3
41% 61.3 Pts
4-Core 56.9
8-Core 62.4
8% 59.7 Pts
64-Core 49.9
3% 49.9 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
33.6% Below average
Memory 52
1-Core 57.5
2-Core 95.2
41% 68.2 Pts
4-Core 90.6
8-Core 88.3
12% 89.4 Pts
64-Core 88.4
6% 88.4 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
27% Poor
Memory 38.4
1-Core 49.6
2-Core 87.3
34% 58.4 Pts
4-Core 90.9
8-Core 91.6
12% 91.2 Pts
64-Core 78.4
5% 78.4 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
22.4% Poor
Memory 34.7
1-Core 44.3
2-Core 58.6
28% 45.9 Pts
4-Core 58.7
8-Core 64.2
8% 61.4 Pts
64-Core 58
4% 58 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
19.8% Very poor
Memory 31.8
1-Core 33.6
2-Core 58.9
25% 41.4 Pts
4-Core 43.5
8-Core 65.5
7% 54.5 Pts
64-Core 55.6
3% 55.6 Pts
CPU 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.4 GHz (avg)
18.9% Very poor
Memory 27.4
1-Core 44.6
2-Core 58.8
26% 43.6 Pts
4-Core 60.2
8-Core 63.9
8% 62.1 Pts
64-Core 56.5
4% 56.5 Pts
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-4210U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
Code NameHaswell
Launch DateQ2'14
Processor Numberi5-4210U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed1.70 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.70 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4400
Graphics Base Frequency200.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Flexible Display InterfaceNo
Graphics Video Max Memory2 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

I/O

USB Revision3.0
# of USB Ports4
General Purpose IOYes
UARTYes
Total # of SATA Ports4
Integrated LANNo
Integrated IDENo
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports4

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12
PCI SupportNo

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)No
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Rapid Storage TechYes
Smart Connect TechYes
HD Audio TechYes
Matrix Storage TechNo
ME Firmware Version9.5

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.5mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechNo
Anti-Theft TechYes

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