Core i5-8210Y vs Core i5-5300U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-8210Y

2 Cores4 Thrd7 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2018

Core i5-5300U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-8210Y

2 / 4

2,723

+0.5%

2,709

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 i5-8210Y is positioned at rank 1086 and the Core i5-5300U is on rank 758, so the Core i5-5300U 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 i5-8210Y

#1074

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3028%

#1075

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2983%

#1076

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2739%

#1077

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2727%

#1078

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2702%

#1080

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2609%

#1081

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2502%

#1082

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2497%

#1083

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2430%

#1086

Core i5-8210Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

99%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1091

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

98%

#1093

Celeron 847

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

98%

#1094

Core i7-2630QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1096

Core i7-2635QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

97%

#1097

Celeron 877

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1098

Celeron Dual-Core SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $50

96%

#1099

Core i5-3337U

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

96%

#1100

Core i5-2450M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

95%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5300U

#746

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1083%

#747

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1067%

#748

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

980%

#749

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

975%

#750

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

966%

#752

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

933%

#753

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

895%

#754

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

893%

#755

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

869%

#758

Core i5-5300U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

#773

Core i7-9750HF

MSRP: $395|Avg: $395

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i5-8210Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-8210Y	Core i5-5300U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5300U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-8210Y	Core i5-5300U
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 i5-8210Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-5300U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-8210Y and Core i5-5300U

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.

Core i5-5300U

The Core i5-5300U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,709 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-8210Y and Core i5-5300U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.6 GHz on the Core i5-8210Y versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5300U — a 21.5% clock advantage for the Core i5-8210Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz). The Core i5-8210Y uses the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-5300U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-8210Y scores 2,723 against the Core i5-5300U's 2,709 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-8210Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-8210Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5300U.

Feature	Core i5-8210Y	Core i5-5300U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.6 GHz+24%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	2.3 GHz+44%
L3 Cache	4 MB+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,723	2,709
Geekbench 6 Single	796	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-8210Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-5300U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-8210Y	Core i5-5300U
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	10	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-8210Y) / not specified (Core i5-5300U). The Core i5-8210Y includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 617), while the Core i5-5300U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-8210Y targets Tablet/2-in-1. Direct competitor: Core i5-8210Y rivals Athlon 3050U.