FX-8100 vs Core i5-10210Y
FX-8100
Core i5-10210Y
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 FX-8100 is positioned at rank 928 and the Core i5-10210Y is on rank 429, so the Core i5-10210Y offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar FX-8100
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-10210Y
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | FX-8100 | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Zambezi (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | ✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | FX-8100 | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($50) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 FX-8100 and Core i5-10210Y
FX-8100
The FX-8100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 12 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture. It features 8 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.7 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 8 MB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: AM3+. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 4,095 points. Launch price was $69.
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.
Processing Power
The FX-8100 packs 8 cores / 8 threads, while the Core i5-10210Y offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the FX-8100 has 4 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.7 GHz on the FX-8100 versus 4 GHz on the Core i5-10210Y — a 7.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-10210Y (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1 GHz). The FX-8100 uses the Zambezi (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-10210Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the FX-8100 scores 4,095 against the Core i5-10210Y's 4,131 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-10210Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 455 vs 1,079, a 81.4% lead for the Core i5-10210Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 1,621 vs 2,380 (37.9% advantage for the Core i5-10210Y). L3 cache: 8 MB (total) on the FX-8100 vs 6 MB (total) on the Core i5-10210Y.
| Feature | FX-8100 | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 8 / 8+100% | 4 / 8 |
| Boost Clock | 3.7 GHz | 4 GHz+8% |
| Base Clock | 2.8 GHz+180% | 1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 8 MB (total)+33% | 6 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 8 MB+3100% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Zambezi (2011−2012) | Comet Lake-Y (2019) |
| PassMark | 4,095 | 4,131 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 455 | 1,079+137% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 1,621 | 2,380+47% |
Memory & Platform
The FX-8100 uses the AM3+ socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-10210Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR3-1866 on the FX-8100 versus LPDDR3 2133 MHz on the Core i5-10210Y — the Core i5-10210Y supports 200% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 0 (FX-8100) vs 10 (Core i5-10210Y) — the Core i5-10210Y offers 10 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: AMD 990FX,AMD 970 (FX-8100) and SoC (Core i5-10210Y).
| Feature | FX-8100 | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM3+ | UTFCBGA1377 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | LPDDR3 2133 MHz |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 0 | 10 |
Advanced Features
Only the FX-8100 has an unlocked multiplier for overclocking — a significant advantage for enthusiasts seeking extra performance. Virtualization support: AMD-V (FX-8100) vs true (Core i5-10210Y). The Core i5-10210Y includes integrated graphics (Intel UHD Graphics 615), while the FX-8100 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-10210Y targets Mobile Low Power.
| Feature | FX-8100 | Core i5-10210Y |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | No | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel UHD Graphics 615 |
| Unlocked | Yes | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | true |
| Target Use | — | Mobile Low Power |
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