Intel Core 5 210H vs NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) Comparison

The database records two mobile processors with sharply different amounts of measured evidence. The Intel Core 5 210H has Cinebench and PassMark results, an average benchmark score of 24,872, and a 77th percentile ranking among all CPUs. The NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) has no benchmark results, an average benchmark score of 0, a 50th percentile ranking, and no nearest rivals. These two listings also differ in core count, process node, cache size, memory support, and production status.

The Verdict

From the recorded data, the Intel Core 5 210H is the only part with measurable performance evidence. Its average benchmark score is 24,872, and it sits at the 77th percentile of all CPUs in the database. The RTX Spark has no benchmark records, an average score of 0, and no nearest rival entries, so no performance-based verdict can be formed for it.

The Intel part's nearest rivals place it in a narrow band. The Core i7-13620H has an average score of 24,911 and a delta of -0.2%, the Ryzen 9 5900HX has 24,822 and +0.2%, the Core i7-11850H has 24,935 and -0.3%, and the Ryzen 5 7500F has 24,964 and -0.4%. In this cluster, the Intel part is effectively at parity with all four, with the largest gap being 0.4% behind the Ryzen 5 7500F.

The recorded data supports the Intel part as the only measurable choice. The RTX Spark is an unreleased listing with no benchmark data, so the database cannot justify choosing it on measured performance.

Architecture Differences

The two parts come from different design lineages. The Intel Core 5 210H uses the Raptor Lake architecture, the Raptor Lake-H codename, and the Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) generation. It is manufactured on Intel's 10 nm process at Intel. The RTX Spark uses the N1X codename and the Spark (GB10) generation, with no architecture field recorded, and is manufactured on TSMC's 3 nm process. The die size for the RTX Spark is 208 mm²; the Intel die size is not recorded.

Core organization differs. The Intel part has 8 cores and 12 threads, while the RTX Spark has 20 cores and 20 threads. Base and boost clocks also differ: Intel runs at 2.20 base and 4.80 boost, while the RTX Spark runs at 1.70 base and 4.00 boost. The TDP values are 45 for Intel and 38 for the RTX Spark.

Cache allocations are not identical. Intel provides 80 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 12 MB of shared L3. The RTX Spark provides 128 KB of L1 per core, 2 MB of L2 per core, and 8 MB of shared L3. Both use 2 MB per core for L2, but the L1 and L3 amounts differ.

Memory support separates the two more clearly. Intel supports DDR4 and DDR5 on a dual-channel bus; its memory bandwidth is not recorded. The RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with a recorded memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. Intel provides PCIe Gen 5 with 8 lanes (CPU only), while the RTX Spark lists PCIe as N/A. Integrated graphics differ as well: Intel uses Iris Xe Graphics 48EU, and the RTX Spark uses GB20B "Blackwell".

Where Each One Wins

The recorded win totals are 0 for both parts, and the database contains no head-to-head entries for this pairing. The database therefore records no measured win for either processor in a direct comparison.

The Intel part does have a set of standalone benchmark scores that indicate workload strengths. In Cinebench R23, it scores 11,830 multi-core and 1,771 single-core. In Cinebench R20, it scores 6,504 multi-core and 918 single-core. In Cinebench R15, it scores 1,757 multi-core and 247 single-core. These results cover both heavily threaded and single-threaded rendering workloads.

PassMark results add more detail. The Intel part scores 61,503 in integer math, 45,057 in floating-point math, 13,370 in extended instructions, 12,187 in data encryption, 217,805 in data compression, 23,451 in random string sorting, 1,040 in physics, and 53 in find prime numbers. Its PassMark multi-thread score is 18,252, and its single-thread score is 3,539.

The RTX Spark has no such scores. As a result, no workload category can be assigned to it from the database. The only measured use-case split favors the Intel part, because it is the sole part with benchmark records.

FAQ

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

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has an average benchmark score of 24,872. The NVIDIA RTX Spark has an average benchmark score of 0.

Q: Which part has the higher boost clock?

A: The Intel Core 5 210H has a boost clock of 4.80, while the RTX Spark has a boost clock of 4.00. The Intel part also has a higher base clock, 2.20 versus 1.70.

Q: How does the Intel part compare with its nearest rivals?

A: The Intel part's average score of 24,872 is listed against four rivals: Core i7-13620H at 24,911 with a delta of -0.2%, Ryzen 9 5900HX at 24,822 with +0.2%, Core i7-11850H at 24,935 with -0.3%, and Ryzen 5 7500F at 24,964 with -0.4%. The recorded deltas put the Intel part within 0.4% of all four.

Q: Are both processors intended for mobile systems?

A: Yes. Both list the market segment as Mobile. The Intel part is also marked Active, while the RTX Spark is marked unreleased.

Q: What memory bandwidth is recorded for the RTX Spark?

A: The RTX Spark supports LPDDR5X on a quad-channel bus with a memory bandwidth of 273.1 GB/s. No memory bandwidth figure is recorded for the Intel part.

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no head-to-head entries for the Intel Core 5 210H versus the NVIDIA RTX Spark. The win totals are 0 for both parts, so there is no recorded margin to walk through in either direction.

The closest numeric comparison available is the Intel part's position among its nearest rivals. The Intel average benchmark score is 24,872. The Core i7-13620H records 24,911, the Ryzen 9 5900HX records 24,822, the Core i7-11850H records 24,935, and the Ryzen 5 7500F records 24,964. The delta values are -0.2%, +0.2%, -0.3%, and -0.4%, respectively. The largest delta in this group is 0.4%, against the Ryzen 5 7500F.

For direct comparison, the Intel part's own largest recorded multi-core Cinebench score is 11,830 in R23, compared with 6,504 in R20 and 1,757 in R15. Its largest recorded single-core Cinebench score is 1,771 in R23, compared with 918 in R20 and 247 in R15. These are standalone results, not head-to-head wins against the RTX Spark.

Specification Differences

The two parts share L2 cache size (2 MB per core), ECC memory support (false), unlocked multiplier status (false), and mobile market segment. The following table records the differing specifications.

| Field | Intel Core 5 210H | NVIDIA RTX Spark (MediaTek AHJ11488B) |

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

| Manufacturer | Intel | Unknown |

| Cores | 8 | 20 |

| Threads | 12 | 20 |

| Base clock | 2.20 | 1.70 |

| Boost clock | 4.80 | 4.00 |

| TDP | 45 | 38 |

| Socket | Intel BGA 1744 | Not recorded |

| Architecture | Raptor Lake | Not recorded |

| Codename | Raptor Lake-H | N1X |

| Generation | Core 5 (Raptor Lake Refresh) | Spark (GB10) |

| Process node | 10 nm | 3 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| Die size | Not recorded | 208 mm² |

| L1 cache | 80 KB (per core) | 128 KB (per core) |

| L3 cache | 12 MB (shared) | 8 MB (shared) |

| Memory support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

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

| Memory bandwidth | Not recorded | 273.1 GB/s |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 8 Lanes (CPU only) | N/A |

| Integrated graphics | Iris Xe Graphics 48EU | GB20B "Blackwell" |

| Production status | Active | unreleased |

| Release date | 2024-12-17 | 2025-12-31 |

| Launch MSRP | $342 | Not recorded |

| Part number | SRQ6RQ5MN | GSE1-675-A1 |

| Percentile vs all CPUs | 77 | 50 |

| Average benchmark score | 24,872 | 0 |