Core i5-10210Y vs Core i3-1110G4

Core i5-10210Y

4 Cores8 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i3-1110G4

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-10210Y

4 / 8

4,131

0.0%

4,160

+0.7%

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 i5-10210Y is positioned at rank 429 and the Core i3-1110G4 is on rank 985, 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 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 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 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 i5-10210Y	Core i3-1110G4
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) / 10 nm SuperFin)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-10210Y	Core i3-1110G4
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 i5-10210Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-1110G4 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core i5-10210Y packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i3-1110G4 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-10210Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-1110G4 — a 2.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i5-10210Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-1110G4 uses Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021) (10 nm SuperFin). In PassMark, the Core i5-10210Y scores 4,131 against the Core i3-1110G4's 4,160 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i3-1110G4. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 1,079 vs 1,491, 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 i5-10210Y	Core i3-1110G4
Cores / Threads	4 / 8+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+3%	3.9 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	6 MB (total)	6 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.25 MB (per core)+400%
Process	14 nm	10 nm SuperFin-29%
Architecture	Comet Lake-Y (2019)	Tiger Lake-UP4 (2020−2021)
PassMark	4,131	4,160
Geekbench 6 Single	1,079	1,491+38%
Geekbench 6 Multi	2,380	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10210Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-1110G4 uses FCBGA1598 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3 2133 MHz on the Core i5-10210Y versus LPDDR4x-4267 on the Core i3-1110G4 — 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: 10 (Core i5-10210Y) vs 4 (Core i3-1110G4) — the Core i5-10210Y offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

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

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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: true (Core i5-10210Y) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i3-1110G4). Both include integrated graphics — Intel UHD Graphics 615 (Core i5-10210Y) and UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48 EU) (Core i3-1110G4) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power, Core i3-1110G4 targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i3-1110G4 rivals Ryzen 3 4300U.

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