Intel

10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 620
Boost/Base Clock:: 4.2 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 4 Core / 8 Thread
Cache:: 6MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
TDP:: 15 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1528
CPU Series:: Comet Lake
Memory Support:: DDR4-2666
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U Review

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U is a 4-core, 8-thread mobile processor built on Comet Lake, running a 1.6 GHz base clock that boosts to 4.2 GHz within a 15 Watt TDP, a common mainstream thin-and-light laptop chip.

As a widely-deployed mainstream U-series chip, this processor prioritizes battery life and thin chassis compatibility over raw throughput, appropriate for the everyday productivity laptops it most commonly appeared in.

Intel UHD Graphics 620

A basic integrated GPU intended for display output and light everyday use, adequate for productivity and media consumption but not gaming.

How Is the Core i5 10210U in Terms of Performance

The 4-core, 8-thread layout at 15W gives this chip solid everyday productivity capability, comfortable with browsing, office work, and media consumption within a genuinely thin and light chassis.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of 3,801 and single-core scores of 1,069 place this chip at the mainstream tier for 15W U-series chips of its generation. Geekbench 5 multi-core scores of 3,461 confirm competent everyday productivity capability.

Specifications

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	10210U
Codename	Comet Lake
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Comet Lake, 10th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1528
Socket Status	End of Life
Process Node	14 nm
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	4
Performance Cores	4
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	8
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	4.2 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	1 MB
L3 Cache	6 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	15 W
Max Turbo Power	25W

Memory

Memory Type	DDR4-2666, DDR4-2933, LPDDR3-2133
Memory Type	DDR4
ECC Support	No

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes
iGPU Model	Intel UHD Graphics 620
iGPU Compute Units	24

Expansion

PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0

Form Factor	Laptop
Core/Thread Count	4 Core / 8 Thread
TDP	15 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 620
Cache	6MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1
Boost/Base Clock	4.2 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Memory Speed	DDR4-2933

Expert Review

Reviewed by Burooj Alam. Rated by us, not by users.

Best for

Mainstream thin-and-light laptops focused on everyday productivity and battery life

Not for

Buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance — H-series chips of the same generation offer meaningfully more throughput

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U?

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U is a processor from Intel. Key specs: iGPU Intel UHD Graphics 620, Boost/Base Clock 4.2 GHz / 1.6 GHz, Core/Thread Count 4 Core / 8 Thread, Cache 6MB L3 + 1MB L2 + 256KB L1, TDP 15 Watts.

Will the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U work with my current setup?

The 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1528. Check that against the hardware you already own before buying, since this is the field that most often decides whether a part fits.

Who is the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U best suited to?

It suits mainstream thin-and-light laptops focused on everyday productivity and battery life.

What are the drawbacks of the 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10210U?

It is a poor fit for buyers needing strong multi-threaded performance — h-series chips of the same generation offer meaningfully more throughput.