Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i5-13400 Comparison
Intel Core 5 210H
Core i5-13400
PERFORMANCE BENCHMARKS
Analysis: Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core i5-13400
The Verdict
The recorded data shows a clear split between these two Intel processors. The Intel Core i5-13400 wins 15 of the 17 head-to-head benchmark comparisons, while the Intel Core 5 210H wins only two, and both of those are effectively ties in single-thread PassMark tests. The i5-13400 is the stronger overall processor in nearly every measured workload, with the largest deltas appearing in multi-core and data-intensive tasks. It should be the choice for desktop builders who prioritize raw throughput, especially in rendering, compilation, or any workload that scales with core count and cache.
The Intel Core 5 210H, despite its lower core and thread counts, posts a higher average benchmark score in the database (24872 vs 24280) and sits at a slightly higher percentile (77th vs 76th). That is largely due to its inclusion in mobile systems where its efficiency profile matters more than absolute performance. For laptop buyers who need a capable Raptor Lake part with a higher boost clock and integrated Iris Xe graphics, the 210H is a reasonable pick. But for anyone comparing these two directly in a desktop context, the i5-13400 is the decisive winner on measured performance.
Architecture Differences
Both processors share the same underlying Raptor Lake architecture, but they target different market segments. The i5-13400 is a desktop part built on the Raptor Lake-S die, while the 210H is a mobile part using the Raptor Lake-H die with a Raptor Lake Refresh generation label. Both are fabricated on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel's own foundry, and both support DDR4 and DDR5 memory in dual-channel mode. Neither supports ECC memory, and neither has an unlocked multiplier.
The core configurations differ significantly. The i5-13400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. That difference drives most of the multi-core performance gap. Cache layouts also differ: the i5-13400 has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3, while the 210H has 2 MB of L2 per core but only 12 MB of shared L3. The larger L3 pool on the desktop part helps in workloads with repeated data access patterns.
The integrated graphics differ as well. The i5-13400 carries UHD Graphics 730, while the 210H has Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The mobile part's GPU is more substantial, which matters for laptops without discrete graphics. The 210H also has a smaller PCIe allocation: Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only) versus Gen 5 with 16 lanes (CPU only) on the i5-13400. Socket and power envelopes are entirely different: the i5-13400 uses Intel Socket 1700 with a 65 W TDP, while the 210H uses Intel BGA 1744 with a 45 W TDP.
Head-to-Head Benchmarks
The i5-13400 dominates in Cinebench multi-core tests. In Cinebench R23 multi-core, it scores 15953 against 11830 for the 210H, a 34.9% advantage. The R20 multi-core result shows 8526 versus 6504, a 31.1% lead, and R15 multi-core shows 2358 versus 1757, a 34.2% lead. These are substantial margins that reflect the extra two cores and four threads, plus the larger L3 cache.
Single-core Cinebench results are much closer. In R23 single-core, the i5-13400 scores 1786 versus 1771, a slim 0.8% edge. In R15 single-core, the lead is 4% (257 versus 247). In R20 single-core, the gap widens to 31% (1203 versus 918), which is an anomaly compared to the other single-core tests but still favors the desktop part.
PassMark results show a consistent pattern. The i5-13400 leads in integer math (77721 versus 61503, 26.4%), floating point math (58786 versus 45057, 30.5%), extended instructions (19161 versus 13370, 43.3%), data encryption (15880 versus 12187, 30.3%), data compression (301481 versus 217805, 38.4%), and random string sorting (30851 versus 23451, 31.6%). The largest delta is in extended instructions at 43.3%, indicating a significant advantage in SIMD-heavy workloads. Prime number finding shows a 39.6% lead (74 versus 53), and physics simulation shows a 19.6% lead (1244 versus 1040).
The multithread PassMark score is 23719 for the i5-13400 versus 18252 for the 210H, a 30% advantage. The only tests where the 210H wins are the two single-thread PassMark entries, where it scores 3539 versus 3538, a 0% delta. That is effectively a tie, but the database records it as a win for the 210H.
Specification Differences
- Cores: 10 (i5-13400) vs 8 (210H)
- Threads: 16 vs 12
- Base clock: 2.50 GHz vs 2.20 GHz
- Boost clock: 4.60 GHz vs 4.80 GHz (the 210H boosts higher)
- TDP: 65 W vs 45 W
- Socket: Intel Socket 1700 vs Intel BGA 1744
- Codename: Raptor Lake-S vs Raptor Lake-H
- Generation: Core i5 (Raptor Lake) vs Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh)
- Die size: 215 mm² vs not recorded
- L2 cache: 1.25 MB per core vs 2 MB per core
- L3 cache: 20 MB shared vs 12 MB shared
- PCIe lanes (CPU only): Gen 5, 16 Lanes vs Gen 5, 8 Lanes
- Integrated graphics: UHD Graphics 730 vs Iris Xe Graphics 48EU
- Market segment: Desktop vs Mobile
- Release date: 2023-01-03 vs 2024-12-17
- Launch MSRP: $221 vs $342
FAQ
Q: Which processor has more cores and threads?
A: The Intel Core i5-13400 has 10 cores and 16 threads, while the Intel Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads.
Q: How much faster is the i5-13400 in multi-threaded workloads?
A: In Cinebench R23 multi-core, the i5-13400 scores 15953 versus 11830 for the 210H, a 34.9% advantage. PassMark multithread shows a 30% lead (23719 versus 18252).
Q: Does the 210H win any benchmarks?
A: Yes, it wins the two PassMark single-thread tests with a score of 3539 versus 3538, but the delta is 0%, meaning the result is effectively identical.
Q: What is the difference in integrated graphics?
A: The i5-13400 has UHD Graphics 730, while the 210H has Iris Xe Graphics 48EU. The 210H's integrated GPU is generally more capable for mobile use.
Q: Which processor has a higher boost clock?
A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80 GHz, which is higher than the i5-13400's 4.60 GHz. However, the i5-13400 has a higher base clock at 2.50 GHz versus 2.20 GHz.
Q: What are the cache differences?
A: The i5-13400 has 1.25 MB of L2 per core and 20 MB of shared L3. The 210H has 2 MB of L2 per core but only 12 MB of shared L3. The i5-13400's larger L3 cache is a key factor in its multi-core performance advantage.