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Intel Core i5-4210U

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Intel Core i5-4210U

BGA 1168DDR32C / 4T15WHaswell22nmunknown2.70 GHz Boost

Price

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CPU image not available yet

Full Specifications

Detailed architecture, platform, memory, and feature data for this CPU.

Total Cores2

Total Threads4

Base Clock1.70 GHz

Boost Clock2.70 GHz

BCLK / Multiplier100 MHz / 17.0xx

CodenameHaswell

MicroarchitectureHaswell

Process Node22nm

FoundryIntel

Die Size118.0 mm²

Transistors1.40 billion

Production Statusunknown

Market SegmentMobile

Launch DateApr 14, 2014

Instruction Sets

MMXSSESSE2SSE3SSSE3SSE4.2AVXEISTIntel 64XD bitTXTVT-xVT-dHTTAES-NI

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About This Product

The Intel Core i5-4210U is a dual-core, four-thread mobile processor from the Haswell generation, designed for thin and light laptops. With a base clock of 1.7 GHz and a boost up to 2.7 GHz, it offers adequate performance for general productivity tasks, web browsing, and media consumption. Its integrated graphics can handle light gaming at low settings, but it is not suitable for demanding applications or modern gaming. This CPU is an older model and will be outperformed by most modern entry-level processors.

Best for: Basic Productivity

Pros

Low power consumption (15W TDP)
Suitable for basic productivity
Integrated graphics for light tasks

Cons

Outdated performance for modern use
Limited gaming capability
Not upgradeable (BGA socket)

Verdict
“Best for basic computing in older, ultraportable laptops due to its low power draw.”

Performance Benchmarks

Cross-source performance, value, and efficiency at a glance

Scores are grouped by benchmark family so it is easy to compare raw speed, threaded output, and real-world value without mixing scales.

PassMark

Large Sample Pool

PassMark

Overall

2,3134%

Single-Thread

50%

PassMark rank: #3,445

Gaming Performance

Real-world FPS snapshots for Core i5-4210U

These results come from real submitted gameplay sessions, so the reference GPU matters as much as the CPU itself.

FPS data from real user submissions across various settings

Reference GPU

NVIDIA GeForce 840M

1 game in this sample

Roblox

Mixed player settings

23 FPS

Heavy compromise

Min 13Max 35GPU: NVIDIA GeForce 840M

Snapshot Summary

Average FPS

23

Gaming Tier

D-Tier

PCGameBenchmark data blends user settings, RAM sizes, and GPUs, so treat this as a real-world performance spread rather than a lab-perfect apples-to-apples chart.

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-1600

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2x8GBDDR3-2400

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2400

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Mushkin Blackline 16 GB

2x8GBDDR3-2133

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Compatible CPU Coolers (0)

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