Intel Core 5 210H vs Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus Comparison

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The benchmark database records a decisive sweep for the Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus across all 17 head-to-head comparisons. The Core 5 210H does not register a single victory in any tested workload. The largest margin appears in the Cinebench R23 multi-core test, where the Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 41913 against 11830 for the Core 5 210H, a delta of -71.8% relative to the Ultra 7. In single-core R23, the margin narrows but remains substantial: the Ultra 7 scores 5917 versus 1771, a -70.1% difference.

The Cinebench R20 results follow the same pattern. Multi-core performance shows the Ultra 7 at 17603 versus 6504 for the Core 5 210H, a -63.1% gap. The single-core R20 test also shows a -63.1% delta, with scores of 2485 and 918 respectively. Cinebench R15 produces closer relative margins in raw terms, though still heavily favoring the Ultra 7: 4224 versus 1757 in multi-core (-58.4%) and 596 versus 247 in single-core (-58.6%).

PassMark workloads tell a consistent story. The smallest overall delta appears in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Ultra 7 scores 4764 against 3539 for the Core 5 210H, a -25.7% difference. This is the only category where the Core 5 210H comes within 30% of its rival. The largest delta appears in PassMark find prime numbers: the Ultra 7 scores 482 versus 53, a -89% gap that reflects the extreme disparity in integer throughput under sustained prime search workloads.

PassMark integer math shows a -49.8% delta with scores of 122449 and 61503. Floating point math shows a wider -72.5% delta, with 163567 versus 45057. Data compression scores 493179 for the Ultra 7 versus 217805 for the Core 5 210H, a -55.8% difference. Data encryption shows 37813 versus 12187, a -67.8% delta. Extended instructions produce 39283 versus 13370, a -66% gap. Random string sorting delivers 60020 versus 23451, a -60.9% difference. The PassMark multithread test shows 48270 versus 18252, a -62.2% gap, and the physics test shows 3843 versus 1040, a -72.9% delta.

Where Each One Wins

The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus wins every recorded benchmark category. No workload in the database favors the Core 5 210H. The data indicates the Ultra 7 dominates in multi-threaded rendering, with Cinebench R23 multi-core scores that are roughly 3.5 times higher than the Core 5 210H. The same pattern holds for single-threaded rendering, though the relative advantage is smaller.

For productivity tasks, the PassMark integer math result shows the Ultra 7 delivering roughly double the raw integer throughput of the Core 5 210H. The floating point math gap is larger, with the Ultra 7 achieving more than 3.6 times the Core 5 210H score. This suggests the Ultra 7 offers a stronger fit for workloads that rely on SIMD or heavy numerical computation.

Encryption and compression tasks also favor the Ultra 7 by wide margins. The data encryption score for the Ultra 7 is more than 3 times that of the Core 5 210H. Data compression shows a similar pattern, with the Ultra 7 exceeding the Core 5 210H by a factor of roughly 2.3. These results indicate that the Ultra 7 handles data-heavy operations with considerably more headroom.

The Core 5 210H, despite losing all head-to-head tests, still holds a respectable position in the broader database. Its average benchmark score is 24872, placing it at the 77th percentile among all CPUs. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus averages 61834, putting it at the 93rd percentile. The Core 5 210H sits close to rivals such as the Intel Core i7-13620H (delta -0.2%), the AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (delta 0.2%), the Intel Core i7-11850H (delta -0.3%), and the AMD Ryzen 5 7500F (delta -0.4%). The Ultra 7 matches the Intel Core i9-13900KF (delta 0%), the Intel Core i9-13900K (delta 0.1%), the Intel Core i9-13900T (delta 0.2%), and the Intel Xeon 636 (delta 0.8%).

Architecture Differences

The two processors come from different Intel generations and use different manufacturing approaches. The Core 5 210H is built on the Raptor Lake architecture, specifically Raptor Lake-H, with a 10 nm process node from Intel. Its codename is Raptor Lake-H, and it belongs to the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses the Arrow Lake-HX Refresh codename, belongs to the Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake-HX) generation, and is fabricated on a 3 nm process node by TSMC. The Ultra 7 also lists 17,800 million transistors and a die size of 243 mm², while the Core 5 210H has no recorded transistor count or die size.

Core and thread counts differ substantially. The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads. The base clock of the Core 5 210H is 2.20 GHz, and its boost clock reaches 4.80 GHz. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has a slightly higher base clock of 2.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.30 GHz. The TDP also differs: the Core 5 210H is rated at 45 watts, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus is rated at 55 watts.

Cache configurations are markedly different. The Core 5 210H has 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 12 MB of shared L3 cache. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 192 KB of L1 cache per core, 3 MB of L2 cache per core, and 30 MB of shared L3 cache. Memory support also diverges: the Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5. Both use dual-channel memory buses, but the Ultra 7 lists a memory bandwidth of 102.4 GB/s, while the Core 5 210H has no recorded bandwidth figure.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Core 5 210H provides Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus provides Gen 5 with 20 lanes (CPU only). The integrated graphics also differ: the Core 5 210H uses Iris Xe Graphics with 48 execution units, while the Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses Arc Xe-LPG Graphics with 64 execution units. The socket is different, with the Core 5 210H on Intel BGA 1744 and the Ultra 7 on Intel BGA 2114. The multiplier is locked on the Core 5 210H but unlocked on the Ultra 7 270HX Plus.

The Verdict

The recorded data supports a clear split in suitability. The Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the stronger processor in every measured category. Its Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 41913 is roughly 3.5 times the Core 5 210H score of 11830, and its single-core R23 score of 5917 is more than 3.3 times higher. The Ultra 7 also holds a 93rd percentile ranking versus the 77th percentile for the Core 5 210H, and its average benchmark score of 61834 is about 2.5 times the Core 5 210H average of 24872.

The Core 5 210H remains a functional mobile processor for lighter workloads. Its PassMark single-thread score of 3539 is within 25.7% of the Ultra 7 score of 4764, which is the closest margin in the entire comparison. Users running single-threaded applications that do not scale across many cores may find the Core 5 210H adequate. However, the Ultra 7 still wins that category outright.

The Ultra 7 270HX Plus is the appropriate choice for multi-threaded rendering, heavy numerical computation, data compression, encryption, and any workload that benefits from 20 cores and 20 threads. The Core 5 210H, with 8 cores and 12 threads, cannot match the parallel throughput. The 3 nm TSMC process node and 30 MB of L3 cache give the Ultra 7 a structural advantage in both efficiency and cache capacity. The unlocked multiplier on the Ultra 7 also allows frequency adjustments, whereas the Core 5 210H is locked.

The release dates differ, with the Core 5 210H launching on 2024-12-17 and the Ultra 7 270HX Plus on 2026-03-16. The Core 5 210H has a recorded launch MSRP of $342, while the Ultra 7 has no recorded launch MSRP. Both processors are active in production and target the mobile market segment. Neither supports ECC memory.

FAQ

Q: Which processor has a higher Cinebench R23 multi-core score?

A: The Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus scores 41913, while the Intel Core 5 210H scores 11830, a delta of -71.8% in favor of the Ultra 7.

Q: What is the closest benchmark margin between the two?

A: The closest margin is in PassMark single-thread tests, where the Ultra 7 scores 4764 and the Core 5 210H scores 3539, a delta of -25.7%.

Q: How many cores and threads does each processor have?

A: The Core 5 210H has 8 cores and 12 threads. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has 20 cores and 20 threads.

Q: What process nodes are used for each processor?

A: The Core 5 210H uses a 10 nm process node from Intel. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus uses a 3 nm process node from TSMC.

Q: Which processor supports DDR4 memory?

A: The Core 5 210H supports both DDR4 and DDR5. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus supports only DDR5.

Q: What is the average benchmark score for each processor?

A: The Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24872, placing it at the 77th percentile. The Ultra 7 270HX Plus has an average benchmark score of 61834, placing it at the 93rd percentile.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 5 210H | Intel Core Ultra 7 270HX Plus |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.20 GHz | 2.40 GHz |

| Boost clock | 4.80 GHz | 5.30 GHz |

| TDP | 45 W | 55 W |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Intel BGA 2114 |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | Arrow Lake-HX Refresh |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Ultra 7 (Arrow Lake-HX) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Transistors | Not recorded | 17,800 million |

| Die size | Not recorded | 243 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 192 KB (per core) |

| L2 cache | 2 MB (per core) | 3 MB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 30 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | DDR5 |

| Memory bus | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 102.4 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | Gen 5, 20 Lanes (CPU only) |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | Arc Xe-LPG Graphics 64EU |

| Multiplier unlocked | No | Yes |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2026-03-16 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not recorded |