AMD Opteron 4226 vs Intel Core i5-10210Y Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The recorded Cinebench data shows a consistent and decisive advantage for the Intel Core i5-10210Y across every benchmark iteration. In the Cinebench R15 multicore test, the Intel part scores 350 against the AMD Opteron 4226's 291, a 20.3% lead. The margin is nearly identical in Cinebench R20 multicore, where the Intel processor posts 1461 versus 1213, a 20.4% difference. The pattern holds in the single-core R20 test as well, with Intel at 206 and AMD at 171, representing a 20.5% advantage.

The most demanding workload in the database, Cinebench R23, reinforces the trend. In multicore, the Intel Core i5-10210Y reaches 3479 points, while the AMD Opteron 4226 manages 2890, a 20.4% delta. The single-core R23 result shows 491 for Intel and 408 for AMD, again a 20.3% gap. Across all five head-to-head benchmarks, the Intel processor wins every comparison, securing a 5-0 sweep in the recorded data.

What is notable is the consistency of the margins. Every test lands within a narrow band of 20.3% to 20.5%, suggesting the performance difference is not workload-sensitive but rather a uniform scaling factor. This indicates the Intel part delivers a proportional advantage in both lightly threaded and fully threaded scenarios, without any single test exposing a weakness.

The average benchmark score in the database places the Intel Core i5-10210Y at 1006, versus 995 for the AMD Opteron 4226. Both processors sit at the 27th percentile among all CPUs tracked, which places them in the same broad performance tier. However, the Intel part edges ahead in the aggregate metric, and its nearest rivals include the Intel Core i7-880 and AMD FX-9830P, both with an average score of 1006 and a 0% delta. The AMD Opteron 4226's closest competitors are the Intel Core i7-2635QM and Intel Core i7-2920XM, both at 995 with a 0% delta, with the Intel Core i3-8130U trailing by 0.1% and the Intel Xeon W3565 by 0.2%.

The Verdict

The benchmark results are unambiguous: the Intel Core i5-10210Y outperforms the AMD Opteron 4226 in every recorded Cinebench test. If the selection criterion is raw compute throughput, the Intel processor is the correct choice. The 20.3% to 20.5% margins are substantial and consistent, leaving no scenario in the data where the AMD part closes the gap.

That said, the two processors serve fundamentally different market segments. The Intel Core i5-10210Y is a mobile part, designed for low-power systems, while the AMD Opteron 4226 is a server and workstation processor. The data shows the Intel chip wins despite having fewer physical cores: 4 cores and 8 threads versus 6 cores and 6 threads for AMD. This suggests the Intel architecture extracts more useful work per core, at least in the Cinebench workloads recorded.

For a user choosing between these two based purely on the database metrics, the Intel Core i5-10210Y is the stronger performer. It also carries an integrated graphics solution, the UHD Graphics, which the AMD part lacks entirely. The Intel chip remains in active production, while the AMD Opteron 4226 is listed as end-of-life. For anyone prioritizing longevity and ongoing availability, the Intel part is the safer option.

The AMD Opteron 4226 does offer ECC memory support, a feature absent from the Intel part, and it supports dual-channel DDR3 memory with a peak bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. It also supports PCIe Gen 2. These features matter in server environments where data integrity and memory reliability are critical. The Intel part, by contrast, lists DDR3 memory support but provides no memory bus or bandwidth details in the database.

The verdict from the data is straightforward: choose the Intel Core i5-10210Y for superior compute performance and integrated graphics, or choose the AMD Opteron 4226 only if ECC memory support and server-specific platform features take precedence over raw benchmark scores.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has the higher single-core performance?

A: The Intel Core i5-10210Y leads in every single-core test. In Cinebench R20 single-core, it scores 206 versus 171 for the AMD Opteron 4226, a 20.5% advantage. In R23 single-core, the scores are 491 and 408, a 20.3% lead.

Q: How do the two processors compare in multi-core workloads?

A: The Intel part wins all multi-core tests as well. In Cinebench R15 multicore, Intel scores 350 versus 291, a 20.3% delta. In R20 multicore, Intel scores 1461 versus 1213, a 20.4% delta. In R23 multicore, Intel scores 3479 versus 2890, again a 20.4% delta.

Q: Does the AMD Opteron 4226 have more cores than the Intel Core i5-10210Y?

A: Yes, the AMD Opteron 4226 has 6 physical cores and 6 threads, while the Intel Core i5-10210Y has 4 cores and 8 threads. Despite the core deficit, the Intel part wins all benchmark comparisons.

Q: Which processor supports ECC memory?

A: Only the AMD Opteron 4226 supports ECC memory. The Intel Core i5-10210Y does not list ECC support in the database.

Q: What is the production status of each processor?

A: The Intel Core i5-10210Y is listed as active in production. The AMD Opteron 4226 is listed as end-of-life.

Q: Do both processors support the same memory type?

A: Both support DDR3 memory. The AMD Opteron 4226 specifies dual-channel DDR3 with a 25.6 GB/s bandwidth, while the Intel part lists only DDR3 support without bandwidth details.

Specification Differences

The two processors differ across nearly every recorded specification. The Intel Core i5-10210Y has 4 cores and 8 threads, while the AMD Opteron 4226 has 6 cores and 6 threads. Base clocks differ significantly: Intel runs at 1000.00 MHz, AMD at 2.70 GHz. Boost clocks also differ, with Intel at 4.00 GHz and AMD at 3.10 GHz.

Thermal design power is a major differentiator. The Intel part draws 9 watts, while the AMD part draws 95 watts, a substantial difference that reflects their respective mobile and server design targets. Sockets are incompatible: Intel uses BGA 1440, AMD uses Socket C32.

Cache configurations diverge as well. The Intel part has 64 KB L1 per core and 256 KB L2 per core, with 6 MB shared L3. The AMD part has 288 KB L1 total, 6 MB L2 total, and 8 MB shared L3. Process nodes differ, with Intel at 14 nm and AMD at 32 nm. The AMD part is built by GlobalFoundries, while Intel uses its own foundry.

Memory support shows the AMD part with dual-channel DDR3 and a stated bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s, while the Intel part lists only DDR3 without bus or bandwidth figures. ECC memory is supported only on AMD. PCIe support is listed only for AMD, as Gen 2; no PCIe data appears for Intel.

Integrated graphics exist only on the Intel part, with UHD Graphics. The AMD Opteron 4226 has no integrated graphics. Market segments differ: Intel is mobile, AMD is server and workstation. Production status differs, with Intel active and AMD end-of-life. Release dates are far apart, with Intel at 2019-08-20 and AMD at 2011-11-13. The AMD part has a launch MSRP of $125, while the Intel part has no recorded launch MSRP. The AMD part also has a part number, OS4226WLU6KGU, which the Intel part lacks.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core i5-10210Y is built on the Comet Lake architecture, specifically the Comet Lake-Y codename, part of the Core 10th Gen series. It uses a 14 nm process node fabricated by Intel. The architecture is designed for low-power mobile operation, evidenced by its 9-watt TDP and integrated UHD Graphics.

The AMD Opteron 4226 uses the Bulldozer architecture with the Valencia codename, belonging to the Opteron 4000 series. It is fabricated on a 32 nm process node at GlobalFoundries, with 1,200 million transistors on a 315 mm² die. The Intel part does not have transistor or die size data recorded.

Cache architecture differs fundamentally. The Intel design uses per-core L1 and L2 allocations, with a shared L3 pool. The AMD design lists aggregate L1 and L2 capacities, with a larger 8 MB shared L3. The AMD's 288 KB L1 and 6 MB L2 reflect the Bulldozer module design, which pairs cores in a way that shares certain resources.

The Intel part supports simultaneous multithreading, yielding 8 threads from 4 cores. The AMD part has no such capability, with 6 threads from 6 cores. This thread advantage, combined with the higher 4.00 GHz boost clock, helps explain the Intel performance lead in the benchmark data.

The AMD Opteron 4226 includes ECC memory support, a server-class feature, and dual-channel DDR3 with a documented 25.6 GB/s bandwidth. It also supports PCIe Gen 2. The Intel part offers no ECC, no PCIe data, and no memory bandwidth specification.

Feature sets align with their intended uses: the Intel chip prioritizes power efficiency and integrated graphics for mobile systems, while the AMD chip prioritizes memory reliability and server connectivity. The recorded benchmarks show the Intel architecture delivers higher Cinebench scores despite the AMD part's larger physical core count and larger shared L3 cache.