CPU
GPU
Core i5-8210Y
Athlon X4 850
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 i5-8210Y is positioned at rank 1086 and the Athlon X4 850 is on rank 539, so the Athlon X4 850 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-8210Y
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 850
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-8210Y | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Godaveri (2014−2016) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-8210Y | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 i5-8210Y and Athlon X4 850
Core i5-8210Y
The Core i5-8210Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 October 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,723 points. Launch price was $281.
Athlon X4 850
The Athlon X4 850 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Godaveri (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 4 MB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-2133. Passmark benchmark score: 2,756 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core i5-8210Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 850 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 850 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y versus 3.9 GHz on the Athlon X4 850 — a 8% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 850 (base: 1.6 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core i5-8210Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 850 uses Godaveri (2014−2016) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8210Y scores 2,723 against the Athlon X4 850's 2,756 — a 1.2% lead for the Athlon X4 850.
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.6 GHz | 3.9 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 1.6 GHz | 3.2 GHz+100% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | — |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 4 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) | Godaveri (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 2,723 | 2,756+1% |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 796 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-8210Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 850 uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-2133 memory speed. The Athlon X4 850 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 10 (Core i5-8210Y) vs 16 (Athlon X4 850) — the Athlon X4 850 offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Amber Lake-Y (Core i5-8210Y) and AMD FM2+ (Athlon X4 850).
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-2133 | DDR3-2133 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 10 | 16+60% |
Advanced Features
Only the Athlon X4 850 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 850). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the Athlon X4 850 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1, Athlon X4 850 targets Desktop. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.
| Feature | Core i5-8210Y | Athlon X4 850 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | UHD Graphics 617 | — |
| Unlocked | No | Yes |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d, EPT | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Tablet/2-in-1 | Desktop |
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