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Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core 9 270H: Comparison

Core 5 210H vs Core 9 270H l3 cache compared

Start with l3 cache, because it is the widest measured gap between them: Core 5 210H 12 MB against Core 9 270H 24 MB, 50% in favour of Core 9 270H. The total cores figures are near enough to ignore, 8 on the Core 5 210H versus 14 on the Core 9 270H. The performance cores figures are near enough to ignore, 4 on the Core 5 210H versus 6 on the Core 9 270H. Efficiency cores is closer, 4 on the Core 5 210H versus 8 on the Core 9 270H. The total threads figures are near enough to ignore, 12 on the Core 5 210H versus 20 on the Core 9 270H. There is a split on p-core boost clock as well, 5.0 GHz on the Core 5 210H versus 5.4 GHz on the Core 9 270H. They differ on p-core base clock too, 2.2 GHz on the Core 5 210H versus 2.7 GHz on the Core 9 270H.

Who each one is for

Buy the Core 5 210H for premium laptops and creator laptops, though it is the wrong buy for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. The Core 9 270H suits premium laptops and creator laptops, though it is not the pick for ultra-thin fanless laptops and maximum battery life. Our rating of the Core 5 210H (8.2/10): the Intel Core 5 210H delivers strong sustained performance for a premium laptop chip, aimed at productivity and light creative work. Our rating of the Core 9 270H (8.2/10): the Intel Core 9 270H delivers strong sustained performance for a premium laptop chip, aimed at productivity and light creative work.

What Core 5 210H and Core 9 270H have in common

The common ground is wider than the gap: tdp, integrated graphics, socket, form factor and release year are identical here. They match on 6 further specifications as well.

Frequently asked questions

Is the iGPU the same on the Core 5 210H and Core 9 270H?

It is. Both are listed at Intel Arc Graphics, so it is not a reason to pick one over the other.

Specs and benchmarks

  • Form Factor

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Laptop
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Laptop
  • Codename

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Raptor Lake
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Raptor Lake
  • Release Year

    Intel Core 5 210H
    2024
    Intel Core 9 270H
    2024
  • TDP

    Intel Core 5 210H
    45 W
    Intel Core 9 270H
    45 W
  • iGPU

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Intel Arc Graphics
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Intel Arc Graphics
  • Market Segment

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Laptop
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Laptop
  • Socket

    Intel Core 5 210H
    BGA 1744
    Intel Core 9 270H
    BGA 1744
  • Process Node

    Intel Core 5 210H
    7 nm
    Intel Core 9 270H
    7 nm
  • Total Cores

    Intel Core 5 210H
    8
    Intel Core 9 270H
    14Best
  • Performance Cores

    Intel Core 5 210H
    4
    Intel Core 9 270H
    6Best
  • Efficiency Cores

    Intel Core 5 210H
    4
    Intel Core 9 270H
    8Best
  • Total Threads

    Intel Core 5 210H
    12
    Intel Core 9 270H
    20Best
  • SMT Enabled

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Yes
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Yes
  • P-Core Base Clock

    Intel Core 5 210H
    2.2 GHz
    Intel Core 9 270H
    2.7 GHz
  • P-Core Boost Clock

    Intel Core 5 210H
    5.0 GHz
    Intel Core 9 270H
    5.4 GHz
  • L3 Cache

    Intel Core 5 210H
    12 MB-50%
    Intel Core 9 270H
    24 MBBest
  • Base Power

    Intel Core 5 210H
    45 W
    Intel Core 9 270H
    45 W
  • Max Turbo Power

    Intel Core 5 210H
    115 W
    Intel Core 9 270H
    115 W
  • Memory Type

    Intel Core 5 210H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR5x, LPDDR4x
    Intel Core 9 270H
    DDR5, DDR4, LPDDR5, LPDDR5x, LPDDR4x
  • Integrated Graphics

    Intel Core 5 210H
    Yes
    Intel Core 9 270H
    Yes

    Which one should you pick?

    Choose 210H if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.

    Choose 270H if you want the higher L3 cache (24 MB vs 12 MB).

    Verdict

    Intel Core 5 210H

    8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core 5 210H delivers strong sustained performance for a premium laptop chip, aimed at productivity and light creative work.

    Intel Core 9 270H

    8.2 / 10 Expert Rating

    The Intel Core 9 270H delivers strong sustained performance for a premium laptop chip, aimed at productivity and light creative work.

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