CPU
GPU
Core i5-4210Y
Xeon X5270
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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-4210Y is positioned at rank 218 and the Xeon X5270 is on rank 928, so the Core i5-4210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-4210Y
Performance Per Dollar Xeon X5270
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-4210Y | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-4210Y | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 i5-4210Y and Xeon X5270
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.
Xeon X5270
The Xeon X5270 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 6 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 80 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 1,524 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-4210Y is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-4210Y scores 1,530 against the Xeon X5270's 1,524 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-4210Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4210Y vs 6 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5270.
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 1.9 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 1.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz+133% |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB | 6 MB L2 Cache+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | — |
| Process | 22 nm-51% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | — |
| PassMark | 1,530 | 1,524 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 580 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-4210Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon X5270 uses LGA771 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | LGA771 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3L-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i5-4210Y) / not specified (Xeon X5270). The Core i5-4210Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Xeon X5270 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-4210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-4210Y rivals A4-6210.
| Feature | Core i5-4210Y | Xeon X5270 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 4200 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, EPT | — |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | — |
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