Intel

8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y

iGPU:: Intel UHD Graphics 617
Boost/Base Clock:: 3.6 GHz / 1.6 GHz
Core/Thread Count:: 2 Core / 4 Thread
Cache:: 4MB L3 + 512KB L2 + 128KB L1
TDP:: 7 Watts
CPU Process Node:: 14 Nanometers
CPU Socket:: FCBGA1515
CPU Series:: Amber Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Memory Support:: LPDDR3-2133
Form Factor:: Laptop

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Manufacturer: Intel Last updated: September 9, 2026

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8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y Review

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y is a 2-core, 4-thread fanless processor built on Intel's Amber Lake architecture, running a 1.6 GHz base clock that boosts to 3.6 GHz within a genuinely minimal 7 Watt TDP.

This Y-series chip is specifically designed for fanless, ultra-thin laptop and 2-in-1 designs where the 7W power envelope enables completely silent operation at the cost of sustained performance under load.

Intel UHD Graphics 617

A basic integrated GPU adequate for display output and light everyday use, consistent with this chip's fanless, low-power design priority.

How Is the Core i5 8210Y in Terms of Performance

The 7W TDP prioritizes silent, fanless operation above all else, meaning sustained performance under heavy load is genuinely limited compared to any 15W or higher U-series chip; this is a chip built for brief bursts of activity separated by idle periods, typical of casual laptop and 2-in-1 use.

Benchmarks

Cinebench R23 multi-core scores of just 608 (Cinebench R20) reflect the genuinely limited 7W power envelope directly.

Our verdict

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

Best for

Fanless, ultra-thin 2-in-1 laptops where silent operation matters more than sustained performance

Not for

Any workload requiring sustained performance under load, the 7W TDP is a genuine, hard ceiling

Specifications

What these specs mean

Identity

Brand	Intel
Product Line	Core i5
Model Number	8210Y
Codename	Amber Lake Y
Release Year	2019

Segment and platform

Market Segment	Laptop
Microarchitecture	Amber Lake, 8th Gen Intel Core
Socket	FCBGA1515
Process Node	14 nm

Core configuration

Total Cores	2
Performance Cores	2
Efficiency Cores	0
Total Threads	4
SMT Enabled	Yes

Clock speeds

P-Core Base Clock	1.6 GHz
P-Core Boost Clock	3.6 GHz

Cache

L2 Cache	0.5 MB
L3 Cache	4 MB

Power and thermal

Base Power	7 W

Memory

Memory Type	LPDDR3-2133

Graphics and AI

Integrated Graphics	Yes

Form Factor	Laptop
TDP	7 W
iGPU	Intel UHD Graphics 617

FAQs

What are the key specifications of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y has 2 cores and 4 threads, a 1.6 GHz base and 3.6 GHz boost clock, 4 MB of L3 cache and a 7 W TDP. Integrated graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 617. Socket: FCBGA1515.

Will the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y work with my current setup?

The 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y lists CPU Socket is FCBGA1515. 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 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y best suited to?

Best suited to: Fanless, ultra-thin 2-in-1 laptops where silent operation matters more than sustained performance.

What are the drawbacks of the 8th Gen Intel Core i5 8210Y?

Not the best fit for: Any workload requiring sustained performance under load, the 7W TDP is a genuine, hard ceiling.