Core i5-10210Y
VS
Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Core i5-10210Y vs Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Intel

Core i5-10210Y

4 Cores8 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019
VS
AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2019

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. The Core i5-10210Y is positioned at rank #429 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-10210Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Ryzen Embedded R1606G is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore i5-10210YRyzen Embedded R1606G
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower 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 (Zen (2017−2020) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore i5-10210YRyzen Embedded R1606G
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-10210Y and Ryzen Embedded R1606G

Intel

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.

AMD

Ryzen Embedded R1606G

The Ryzen Embedded R1606G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 25 February 2020 (5 years ago). It is based on the Zen (2017−2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FP5. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 4,162 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core i5-10210Y packs 4 cores / 8 threads, while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core i5-10210Y has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y versus 3.5 GHz on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G — a 13.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 1 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core i5-10210Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses Zen (2017−2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-10210Y scores 4,131 against the Ryzen Embedded R1606G's 4,162 — a 0.7% lead for the Ryzen Embedded R1606G. L3 cache: 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Ryzen Embedded R1606G.

FeatureCore i5-10210YRyzen Embedded R1606G
Cores / Threads
4 / 8+100%
2 / 4
Boost Clock
4 GHz+14%
3.5 GHz
Base Clock
1 GHz
2.6 GHz+160%
L3 Cache
6 MB (total)+50%
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB (per core)+100%
Process
14 nm
14 nm
Architecture
Comet Lake-Y (2019)
Zen (2017−2020)
PassMark
4,131
4,162
Geekbench 6 Single
1,079
Geekbench 6 Multi
2,380
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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-10210Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G uses FP5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore i5-10210YRyzen Embedded R1606G
Socket
UTFCBGA1377
FP5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3 2133 MHz
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
10
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-10210Y) / not specified (Ryzen Embedded R1606G). The Core i5-10210Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 615), while the Ryzen Embedded R1606G requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power.

FeatureCore i5-10210YRyzen Embedded R1606G
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Intel UHD Graphics 615
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
true
Target Use
Mobile Low Power