Athlon 200GE vs Core i5-10210Y
Athlon 200GE
Core i5-10210Y
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Performance Per Dollar Athlon 200GE
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 200GE | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 200GE | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 Athlon 200GE and Core i5-10210Y
Athlon 200GE
The Athlon 200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 1 June 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 4,105 points. Launch price was $55.
Core i5-10210Y
The Core i5-10210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,131 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 200GE packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-10210Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i5-10210Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Athlon 200GE versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — a 22.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 3.2 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Athlon 200GE uses the Zen (2017−2020) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 200GE scores 4,105 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i5-10210Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 878 vs 1,079, a 20.5% lead for the Core i5-10210Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,838 vs 2,380 (25.7% advantage for the Core i5-10210Y). L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Athlon 200GE vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y.
| Feature | Athlon 200GE | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 8+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz | 4 GHz+25% |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+220% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 6 MB (total)+50% |
| L2 Cache | 512K (per core)+100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Zen (2017−2020) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,105 | 4,131 |
| Cinebench R23 Multi | 302 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 878 | 1,079+23% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,838 | 2,380+29% |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 200GE uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2666 on the Athlon 200GE versus LPDDR3 2133 MHz on the Core i5-10210Y — the Core i5-10210Y supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon 200GE supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon 200GE) vs 10 (Core i5-10210Y) — the Core i5-10210Y offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AM4 (Athlon 200GE) and SoC (Core i5-10210Y).
| Feature | Athlon 200GE | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM4 | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR4-2666+33% | LPDDR3 2133 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 8 | 10+25% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon 200GE has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon 200GE) vs true (Core i5-10210Y). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon Vega 3 (Athlon 200GE) and Intel UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-10210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 200GE targets Budget, Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power. Direct competitor: Athlon 200GE rivals Pentium Gold G5400.
| Feature | Athlon 200GE | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon Vega 3 | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | Budget | Mobile Low Power |
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