Athlon X4 750 vs Core i5-8210Y
Athlon X4 750
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 Athlon X4 750 is positioned at rank 611 and the Core i5-8210Y is on rank 1086, so the Athlon X4 750 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 750
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon X4 750 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon X4 750 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($95) | ✅ 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 X4 750 and Core i5-8210Y
Athlon X4 750
The Athlon X4 750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,751 points. Launch price was $149.
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 Athlon X4 750 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-8210Y offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 750 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Athlon X4 750 versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 750 (base: 3.4 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Athlon X4 750 uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-8210Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 750 scores 2,751 against the Core i5-8210Y's 2,723 — a 1% lead for the Athlon X4 750.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750 | 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 | — | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 512 kB |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) |
| PassMark | 2,751+1% | 2,723 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 796 |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon X4 750 uses the FM2 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 DDR3-1866 memory speed. The Athlon X4 750 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: 16 (Athlon X4 750) vs 10 (Core i5-8210Y) — the Athlon X4 750 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD FM2 (Athlon X4 750) and Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8210Y).
| Feature | Athlon X4 750 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | LPDDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 750 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 750) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the Athlon X4 750 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon X4 750 targets Desktop, Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.
| Feature | Athlon X4 750 | Core i5-8210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | UHD Graphics 617 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d, EPT |
| Target Use | Desktop | Tablet/2-in-1 |
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