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Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz

Explore Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz technical reviews, specifications and benchmark results, with practical context for laptop performance, efficiency and upgrade research.

Last updated: 2026-10-20
4.1/ 10
Technical rating

Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2900 and a single-thread rating of 1683. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

CPU Mark2,900
1,412 samples
Single Thread1,683
Overall rank#3,298
of 6,054
Reference price$88.04

Technical assessment

A summary based on specifications and results.

Entry-level / aging
4.1Entry-level / aging

Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz is a Laptop processor with 2 cores and 4 threads. It runs at 2.6 GHz and boosts up to 3.2 GHz. It records a PassMark CPU Mark of 2900 and a single-thread rating of 1683. Its stated TDP is 37 W.

Specification context

What do these specifications mean in practice?

The Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz is a Laptop released in 2014. Recorded specifications include 2 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 37 W reference TDP, a 2,900 CPU Mark. Use these figures to understand its position, then compare the results with your software and the complete platform.

Reading guide

Read the performance results

The 2,900 CPU Mark is a broad overall-performance measure, while the 1,683 single-thread result adds context for less-parallel work. Compare the nearby alternatives on this page and do not treat one score as a verdict for every application.

Platform and compatibility

It uses socket FCPGA946. A matching socket is only the first check; confirm the official motherboard CPU-support list, BIOS revision and board power limits.

Memory and power

The 37 W TDP helps size the cooling class, but it is not the same as peak wall-power consumption.

FAQ

Common processor questions

What are the key Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz specifications?

The main recorded details are 2 cores and 4 threads, up to 3.20 GHz turbo, a 37 W reference TDP, a 2,900 CPU Mark. The tables on this page show socket, memory, cache and graphics data when available.

Is the Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz good for gaming?

The product name or CPU Mark alone cannot answer that. Check single-thread performance, core count, the target graphics card, gaming resolution and results from the games you play.

Which motherboards support the Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz?

Start with FCPGA946 motherboards, then confirm the official CPU-support list and required BIOS revision for the exact board before buying.

How much power does the Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHz use?

The recorded reference TDP is 37 W. Real consumption can be lower or higher depending on power limits, motherboard, workload and cooling.

This guidance interprets recorded specifications and results; it does not claim hands-on device testing. Results can vary with motherboard, power, memory and cooling.

Multi-axis comparison

How does this processor compare?

A direct comparison with nearby processors from the same brand and a similar core count.

5 CPU

Overall and multi-core performance

A higher CPU Mark indicates stronger overall performance.

01AMD Athlon Silver 3050UAMD2,925 points
02AMD A10-8780PAMD2,907 points
03Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHzThis CPU2,900 points
05AMD Athlon Silver 3050CAMD2,879 points

Single-thread performance

Measures speed in tasks that depend on one CPU thread.

01AMD Athlon Silver 3050CAMD1,809 points
03AMD Athlon Silver 3050UAMD1,686 points
04Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHzThis CPU1,683 points
05AMD A10-8780PAMD1,440 points

Performance per watt

Estimated as CPU Mark divided by TDP.

01AMD Athlon Silver 3050UAMD195.0 Mark/W
02AMD A10-8780PAMD193.8 Mark/W
03AMD Athlon Silver 3050CAMD191.9 Mark/W
05Intel Core i5-4210M @ 2.60GHzThis CPU78.4 Mark/W

Bars are relative to the processors shown here, not a global ranking of every CPU.

Detailed benchmark results

Snapshot from 2026-10-20

Data CompressionKBytes/Sec
41,567.00
Data EncryptionMBytes/Sec
801.40
Extended InstructionsMillion Matrices/Sec
2,482.00
Find Prime NumbersMillion Primes/Sec
13.00
Floating Point MathMOps/Sec
5,116.00
Integer MathMOps/Sec
10,077.00
PhysicsFrames/Sec
241.00
Random String SortingThousand Strings/Sec
5,739.00

Core specifications

BrandIntel
CategoryLaptop
Release year2014
SocketFCPGA946
Cores / threads2 / 4
Base clock2.60 GHz
Max turbo3.20 GHz
TDP37 W
Integrated graphics—

Memory support

—
Memory type—
Official speed—
Maximum capacity32 GB

Cache hierarchy

L1I2 x 32 KB
L1D2 x 32 KB
L22 x 256 KB
L33 MB