Intel Core i5-10210U vs Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
33.4Single-core57.6
25.1Multi-core39.3
66.4Efficiencyspec-based88.5
25.8iGPU73.7
39.4Platformspec-based32.7
2 spec wins — Intel Core i5-10210U13 spec wins — Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
InnoReviews verdict
Intel Core Ultra 5 226V wins this laptop processor face-off, 53.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in iGPU (+48) and single-core (+24). Intel Core i5-10210U still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Intel Core i5-10210U
- 300% higher Max memory: 64 GB vs 16 GB
- 12% lower Base TDP: 15 W vs 17 W
Reasons to pick the Intel Core Ultra 5 226V
- Stronger single-core score: 58 vs 33
- Stronger multi-core score: 39 vs 25
- Stronger iGPU score: 74 vs 26
- 767% higher 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU): 3,371 vs 389
- 198% higher PassMark: 17,934 vs 6,012
General
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019 | 2024 |
| Process | 14 nm | 3 nm+79% |
| Base TDP | 15 W+12% | 17 W |
| Max TDP | 25 W | 37 W+48% |
Cores & Clocks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 4 | 8+100% |
| Performance cores | — | 4 |
| Efficiency cores | — | 4 |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| Base clock | 1.6 GHz | 2.1 GHz+31% |
| Boost clock | 4.2 GHz | 4.5 GHz+7% |
| L3 cache | 6 MB | 8 MB+33% |
Integrated GPU
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| iGPU | Intel UHD Graphics (24 EU) | Intel Arc 130V |
| iGPU clock | 1,100 MHz | 1,850 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Memory support | DDR4-2666, LPDDR3-2133, LPDDR4-2933 | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package) |
| Max memory | 64 GB+300% | 16 GB |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Intel Core i5-10210U | Intel Core Ultra 5 226V |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,449Bottom 8% | 2,450+69%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,080Bottom 6% | 9,700+138%Bottom 37% |
| Cinebench R23 (single) | 974Bottom 8% | 1,650+69%Bottom 45% |
| Cinebench R23 (multi) | 3,321Bottom 8% | 8,700+162%Bottom 30% |
| PassMark | 6,012Bottom 10% | 17,934+198%Bottom 43% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (iGPU) | 389Bottom 8% | 3,371+767%Top 10% |
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