Core i3-1110G4 vs Core i5-10210Y

Core i3-1110G4

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Core i5-10210Y

4 Cores8 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-1110G4

2 / 4

4,160

+0.7%

4,131

0.0%

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 Core i3-1110G4 is positioned at rank 985 and the Core i5-10210Y is on rank 429, so the Core i5-10210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-1110G4

#973

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1982%

#974

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1953%

#975

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

1793%

#976

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

1785%

#977

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

1769%

#979

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

1708%

#980

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1638%

#981

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1635%

#982

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1591%

#985

Core i3-1110G4

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#986

Pro A8-8600B

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

99%

#991

Pentium 8500

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

98%

#992

A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $16

98%

#994

Core i7-4700EQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $180

97%

#995

Core i3-8145UE

MSRP: $281|Avg: $50

97%

#996

Core i7-4712MQ

MSRP: $378|Avg: $60

95%

#997

Core i7-3615QE

MSRP: $400|Avg: $100

95%

#998

Celeron M U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#999

3015Ce

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

95%

#1000

Core i7-4700MQ

MSRP: $383|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210Y

#417

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

568%

#418

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

560%

#419

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

514%

#420

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

512%

#421

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

507%

#423

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

490%

#424

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

469%

#425

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

469%

#426

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

456%

#429

Core i5-10210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-1110G4 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-10210Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-1110G4	Core i5-10210Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-1110G4	Core i5-10210Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core i3-1110G4 Benchmark Check

Core i5-10210Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-1110G4 and Core i5-10210Y

Core i3-1110G4

The Core i3-1110G4 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 September 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.25 MB (per core). Built on 10 nm SuperFin process technology. Socket: FCBGA1598. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 4,160 points. Launch price was $69.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-1110G4 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 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i3-1110G4 uses the Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) architecture (10 nm SuperFin), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-1110G4 scores 4,160 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-1110G4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,491 vs 1,079, a 32.1% lead for the Core i3-1110G4 that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 6 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-1110G4	Core i5-10210Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	3.9 GHz	4 GHz+3%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+80%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1.25 MB (per core)+400%	256K (per core)
Process	10 nm SuperFin-29%	14 nm
Architecture	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	4,160	4,131
Geekbench 6 Single	1,491+38%	1,079
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,380

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-1110G4 uses the FCBGA1598 socket (PCIe 4.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i3-1110G4 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 Core i3-1110G4 supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 4 (Core i3-1110G4) vs 10 (Core i5-10210Y) — the Core i5-10210Y offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-1110G4	Core i5-10210Y
Socket	FCBGA1598	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 4.0+33%	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR4x-4267+33%	LPDDR3 2133 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	4	10+150%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Only the Core i3-1110G4 supports AVX-512 instructions — important for machine learning and scientific applications. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1110G4) vs true (Core i5-10210Y). Both include integrated graphics — UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU) (Core i3-1110G4) and Intel UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-10210Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop, Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.

Feature	Core i3-1110G4	Core i5-10210Y
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 615
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	Yes	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d, EPT	true
Target Use	Thin & Light Laptop	Mobile Low Power