A8-5545M vs Core M-5Y10

CPU

GPU

A8-5545M

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2013

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

A8-5545M

4 / 4

1,628

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

+1.0%

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 A8-5545M is positioned at rank 756 and the Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the A8-5545M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar A8-5545M

#744

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1081%

#745

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1066%

#746

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

978%

#747

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

974%

#748

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

965%

#750

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

932%

#751

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

893%

#752

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

892%

#753

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

868%

#756

A8-5545M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#762

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10

#1178

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5015%

#1179

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4942%

#1180

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4537%

#1181

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4516%

#1182

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4475%

#1184

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4321%

#1185

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4144%

#1186

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4137%

#1187

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4026%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

96%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

91%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A8-5545M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	A8-5545M	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 (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	A8-5545M	Core M-5Y10
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

A8-5545M Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A8-5545M and Core M-5Y10

A8-5545M

The A8-5545M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,628 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.

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Processing Power

The A8-5545M packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y10 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A8-5545M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the A8-5545M versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 29.8% clock advantage for the A8-5545M (base: 1.7 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The A8-5545M uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A8-5545M scores 1,628 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 1% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A8-5545M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.

Feature	A8-5545M	Core M-5Y10
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz+35%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.7 GHz+112%	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	Richland (2013−2014)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,628	1,644
Geekbench 6 Single	288	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	786	—

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Memory & Platform

The A8-5545M uses the FP2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	A8-5545M	Core M-5Y10
Socket	FP2	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: AMD-V (A8-5545M) / not specified (Core M-5Y10). The A8-5545M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8510G), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-5545M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-5545M rivals Core i3-4000M.