
A8-3510MX

Core M-5Y10
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A8-3510MX is positioned at rank 754 and the Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the A8-3510MX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A8-3510MX
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A8-3510MX | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A8-3510MX | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A8-3510MX and Core M-5Y10

A8-3510MX
The A8-3510MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,631 points. Launch price was $90.

Core M-5Y10
The Core M-5Y10 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1234. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,644 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The A8-3510MX packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y10 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3510MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.5 GHz on the A8-3510MX versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A8-3510MX (base: 1.8 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The A8-3510MX uses the Llano (2011−2012) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-3510MX scores 1,631 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.8% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-3510MX vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.
| Feature | A8-3510MX | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.5 GHz+25% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.8 GHz+125% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB (per core)+300% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Llano (2011−2012) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,631 | 1,644 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 252 | — |
Memory & Platform
The A8-3510MX uses the FS1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | A8-3510MX | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FS1 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 20 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-3510MX) / not specified (Core M-5Y10). The A8-3510MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3510MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3510MX rivals Core i5-2410M.
| Feature | A8-3510MX | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 6620G | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Mainstream Laptop | — |
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