CPU
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A8-7410
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 A8-7410 is positioned at rank 494 and the Core i5-8210Y is on rank 1086, so the A8-7410 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-7410
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-7410 | 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 (Carrizo-L (2015) / 28 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-7410 | 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 A8-7410 and Core i5-8210Y
A8-7410
The A8-7410 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FP4. Thermal design power (TDP): 2 MB. Memory support: DDR3L-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,741 points. Launch price was $90.
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 A8-7410 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-7410 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-7410 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y — a 36.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-8210Y (base: 2.2 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The A8-7410 uses the Carrizo-L (2015) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-8210Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-7410 scores 2,741 against the Core i5-8210Y's 2,723 — a 0.7% lead for the A8-7410. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,356 vs 796, a 52% lead for the A8-7410 that directly translates to higher frame rates.
| Feature | A8-7410 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz | 3.6 GHz+44% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+38% | 1.6 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+300% | 512 kB |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Carrizo-L (2015) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,741 | 2,723 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 1,356+70% | 796 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 3,460 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-7410 uses the FP4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-8210Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 1 (A8-7410) vs 2 (Core i5-8210Y). PCIe lanes: 8 (A8-7410) vs 10 (Core i5-8210Y) — the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Carrizo-L SoC (A8-7410) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8210Y).
| Feature | A8-7410 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FP4 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1866 | LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 1 | 2+100% |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 10+25% |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A8-7410) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y). Both include integrated graphics — AMD Radeon R5 Graphics (A8-7410) and UHD Graphics 617 (Core i5-8210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-7410 targets Entry-level Laptop, Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: A8-7410 rivals Pentium N3700; Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.
| Feature | A8-7410 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | AMD Radeon R5 Graphics | UHD Graphics 617 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Entry-level Laptop | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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