Core 5 210H vs Ryzen 5 7540U
Core 5 210H
Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Core 5 210H
Performance Per Dollar Ryzen 5 7540U
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) / 10 nm) | ✨ Modern (Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) / 4 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Core 5 210H and Ryzen 5 7540U
Core 5 210H
The Core 5 210H is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 18 December 2024 (less than a year ago). It is based on the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture. It features 8 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.8 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB (total). L2 cache: 2 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1744. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR5-5200, DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4267. Passmark benchmark score: 18,602 points. Launch price was $342.
Ryzen 5 7540U
The Ryzen 5 7540U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 3 May 2023 (2 years ago). It is based on the Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) architecture. It features 6 cores and 12 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 4.9 GHz. L3 cache: 16 MB (total). L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 4 nm process technology. Socket: FP7. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR5. Passmark benchmark score: 18,607 points. Launch price was $299.
Processing Power
The Core 5 210H packs 8 cores / 12 threads, while the Ryzen 5 7540U offers 6 cores / 12 threads — the Core 5 210H has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4.8 GHz on the Core 5 210H versus 4.9 GHz on the Ryzen 5 7540U — a 2.1% clock advantage for the Ryzen 5 7540U (base: 2.2 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) architecture (10 nm), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) (4 nm). In PassMark, the Core 5 210H scores 18,602 against the Ryzen 5 7540U's 18,607 — a 0% lead for the Ryzen 5 7540U. L3 cache: 12 MB (total) on the Core 5 210H vs 16 MB (total) on the Ryzen 5 7540U.
| Feature | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 12+33% | 6 / 12 |
| Boost Clock | 4.8 GHz | 4.9 GHz+2% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz | 3.2 GHz+45% |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB (total) | 16 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core)+100% | 1 MB (per core) |
| Process | 10 nm | 4 nm-60% |
| Architecture | Raptor Lake-H (2023−2024) | Phoenix (Zen4) (2023) |
| PassMark | 18,602 | 18,607 |
Memory & Platform
The Core 5 210H uses the FCBGA1744 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen 5 7540U uses FP7 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core 5 210H | Ryzen 5 7540U |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1744 | FP7 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 4.0+33% |
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