Athlon 5370 vs Core M-5Y31
Athlon 5370
Core M-5Y31
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 Athlon 5370 is positioned at rank 545 and the Core M-5Y31 is on rank 1166, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y31
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Athlon 5370 and Core M-5Y31
Athlon 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Core M-5Y31
The Core M-5Y31 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Athlon 5370 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y31 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y31 (base: 2.2 GHz vs 0.9 GHz). The Athlon 5370 uses the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture (28 nm), while the Core M-5Y31 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon 5370 scores 1,906 against the Core M-5Y31's 1,905 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 5370.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+144% | 0.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | — | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2048 kB+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Kabini (2013−2014) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,906 | 1,905 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 247 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | 636 | — |
Memory & Platform
The Athlon 5370 uses the AM1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y31 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | AM1 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 2.0 | PCIe 3.0+50% |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 1 | — |
| ECC Support | ❌ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 4 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: AMD-V (Athlon 5370) / not specified (Core M-5Y31). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core M-5Y31 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Radeon R3 | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | — |
| Target Use | Budget | — |
Value Analysis
The Athlon 5370 launched at $55 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y31 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $30), the Athlon 5370 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon 5370 delivers 127.1 pts/$ vs 63.5 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y31 — making the Athlon 5370 the 66.7% better value option.
| Feature | Athlon 5370 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $55-80% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-50% | $30 |
| Performance per Dollar | 127.1+100% | 63.5 |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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