A10-5700 vs Core i5-8210Y
A10-5700
Core i5-8210Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-5700 is positioned at rank 448 and the Core i5-8210Y is on rank 1086, so the A10-5700 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-5700
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-5700 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-5700 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-5700 and Core i5-8210Y
A10-5700
The A10-5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,747 points. Launch price was $130.
Core i5-8210Y
The Core i5-8210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,723 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A10-5700 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5700 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the A10-5700 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y — a 10.5% clock advantage for the A10-5700 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A10-5700 uses the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8210Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-5700 scores 2,747 against the Core i5-8210Y's 2,723 — a 0.9% lead for the A10-5700. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-5700 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-8210Y.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 4 GHz+11% | 3.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.4 GHz+112% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+100% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Trinity (2012−2013) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,747 | 2,723 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 796 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-5700 uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-8210Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1866 on the A10-5700 versus LPDDR3-2133 on the Core i5-8210Y — the A10-5700 supports 199.4% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The A10-5700 supports up to 64 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-5700) vs 10 (Core i5-8210Y) — the A10-5700 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X (A10-5700) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8210Y).
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | 1866+62100% | LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 | 16 GB+26214300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (A10-5700) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 7660D (A10-5700) and UHD Graphics 617 (Core i5-8210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: A10-5700 rivals Core i3-3220; Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.
| Feature | A10-5700 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 7660D | UHD Graphics 617 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | — | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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