Core i5-4210Y vs Atom N2600

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4210Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.9 GHz2013

Atom N2600

2 Cores4 Thrd4 WWMax: 1.6 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4210Y

2 / 4

1,530

+0.1%

1,528

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 i5-4210Y is positioned at rank 218 and the Atom N2600 is on rank 40, so the Atom N2600 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 i5-4210Y

#57

Ryzen AI 9 365

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

99%

#205

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

384%

#206

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

378%

#207

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

347%

#208

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

345%

#209

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

342%

#211

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

330%

#212

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

317%

#213

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

316%

#214

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

308%

#218

Core i5-4210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Atom N2600

#10

Ryzen 7 260

MSRP: $199|Avg: $70

93%

#28

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

192%

#29

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

189%

#30

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

174%

#31

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

173%

#32

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

171%

#34

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

165%

#35

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

159%

#36

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

158%

#37

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

154%

#40

Atom N2600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#43

Core 2 Duo SU7300

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

98%

#51

Celeron N2807

MSRP: $107|Avg: $60

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-4210Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Atom N2600 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-4210Y	Atom N2600
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Cedarview-M (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4210Y	Atom N2600
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 i5-4210Y Benchmark Check

Atom N2600 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4210Y and Atom N2600

Core i5-4210Y

The Core i5-4210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,530 points. Launch price was $297.

Atom N2600

The Atom N2600 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 December 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Cedarview-M (2011−2012) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA559. Thermal design power (TDP): 3.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,528 points. Launch price was $47.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4210Y and Atom N2600 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.9 GHz on the Core i5-4210Y versus 1.6 GHz on the Atom N2600 — a 17.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-4210Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.6 GHz). The Core i5-4210Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Atom N2600 uses Cedarview-M (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4210Y scores 1,530 against the Atom N2600's 1,528 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-4210Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210Y vs 0 kB on the Atom N2600.

Feature	Core i5-4210Y	Atom N2600
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.9 GHz+19%	1.6 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.6 GHz+7%
L3 Cache	3 MB	0 kB
L2 Cache	512 kB	512K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Cedarview-M (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,530	1,528
Geekbench 6 Single	580	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4210Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Atom N2600 uses FCBGA559 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-4210Y supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 2 GB — 155.6% more capacity for professional workloads. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-4210Y) vs 1 (Atom N2600). PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-4210Y) vs 4 (Atom N2600) — the Core i5-4210Y offers 8 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM86,HM87,QM87 (Core i5-4210Y) and Intel NM10 (Atom N2600).

Feature	Core i5-4210Y	Atom N2600
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA559
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-800
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+700%	2 GB
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12+200%	4

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y) / not specified (Atom N2600). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4200 (Core i5-4210Y) and Intel GMA 3600 (Atom N2600) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210.