Core i3-10110Y vs Core i5-6260U

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i5-6260U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10110Y

2 / 4

3,171

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

3,200

+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 Core i3-10110Y is positioned at rank 672 and the Core i5-6260U is on rank 406, so the Core i5-6260U 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 Core i3-10110Y

#660

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

925%

#661

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

912%

#662

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

837%

#663

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

833%

#664

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

826%

#666

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

797%

#667

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

764%

#668

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

763%

#669

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

743%

#672

Core i3-10110Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-6260U

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#394

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

550%

#395

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

542%

#396

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

498%

#397

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

495%

#398

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

491%

#400

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

474%

#401

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

455%

#402

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

454%

#403

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

442%

#406

Core i5-6260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10110Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-6260U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6260U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-6260U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

Core i3-10110Y Benchmark Check

Core i5-6260U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10110Y and Core i5-6260U

Core i3-10110Y

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

Core i5-6260U

The Core i5-6260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,200 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10110Y and Core i5-6260U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-6260U — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 1 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core i3-10110Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-6260U uses Skylake (2015−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110Y scores 3,171 against the Core i5-6260U's 3,200 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-6260U. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y vs 4 MB on the Core i5-6260U.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-6260U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+38%	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	1.8 GHz+80%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-Y (2019)	Skylake (2015−2016)
PassMark	3,171	3,200
Geekbench 6 Single	—	979

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-6260U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i5-6260U
Socket	UTFCBGA1377	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2133
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10110Y) / VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6260U). The Core i5-6260U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 540), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6260U rivals A12-9720P.