Athlon X2 QL-65 vs Core M-5Y10

CPU

GPU

Athlon X2 QL-65

2 Cores2 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2009

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Athlon X2 QL-65

2 / 2

1,630

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

+0.9%

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 X2 QL-65 is positioned at rank 1056 and the Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the Athlon X2 QL-65 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 Athlon X2 QL-65

#1044

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2699%

#1045

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2660%

#1046

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2442%

#1047

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2431%

#1048

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2408%

#1050

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2326%

#1051

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2230%

#1052

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2226%

#1053

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2167%

#1056

Athlon X2 QL-65

MSRP: $150|Avg: $22

100%

#1057

Pentium J2850

MSRP: $94|Avg: $94

99%

#1058

Core i7-4900MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $40

99%

#1059

Celeron P4505

MSRP: $86|Avg: $86

98%

#1060

Pentium Dual Core T2370

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

98%

#1061

Pentium T4200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

98%

#1062

Core i7-2720QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

98%

#1063

Pentium 2020M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

97%

#1064

Celeron P4500

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#1065

Pentium Dual Core SU4100

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

97%

#1066

Processor N50

MSRP: $128|Avg: $120

96%

#1067

Athlon II N350

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1068

Celeron N3350

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

96%

#1070

Core i7-2675QM

MSRP: $378|Avg: N/A

95%

#1071

A9-9410

MSRP: $150|Avg: $25

95%

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 Athlon X2 QL-65 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.9% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-65	Core M-5Y10
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Lion (2008−2009) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core M-5Y10 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 9% cheaper ($20 vs $22) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Athlon X2 QL-65	Core M-5Y10
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+11%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($22)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Athlon X2 QL-65 Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core M-5Y10

Athlon X2 QL-65

The Athlon X2 QL-65 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Lion (2008−2009) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: S1g2. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,630 points. Launch price was $149.

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 Athlon X2 QL-65 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y10's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Athlon X2 QL-65 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 4.9% clock advantage for the Athlon X2 QL-65. The Athlon X2 QL-65 uses the Lion (2008−2009) architecture (65 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X2 QL-65 scores 1,630 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.9% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X2 QL-65 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-65	Core M-5Y10
Cores / Threads	2 / 2	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+5%	2 GHz
Base Clock	—	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Lion (2008−2009)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,630	1,644

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X2 QL-65 uses the S1g2 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Athlon X2 QL-65	Core M-5Y10
Socket	S1g2	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR2-667	—
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	0	—

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Value Analysis

The Athlon X2 QL-65 launched at $150 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10 debuted at $281. At current prices ($22 vs $20), the Core M-5Y10 is $2 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Athlon X2 QL-65 delivers 74.1 pts/$ vs 82.2 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10 — making the Core M-5Y10 the 10.4% better value option.