Core i3-10110Y vs Core i7-4600M

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Core i7-4600M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-10110Y

2 / 4

3,171

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

3,204

+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 Core i3-10110Y is positioned at rank 672 and the Core i7-4600M is on rank 71, so the Core i7-4600M 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 i7-4600M

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#59

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#60

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

226%

#61

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#62

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#63

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#65

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#66

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#67

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#68

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

184%

#71

Core i7-4600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

98%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

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 i7-4600M
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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i7-4600M (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-10110Y	Core i7-4600M
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 i7-4600M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-10110Y and Core i7-4600M

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 i7-4600M

The Core i7-4600M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 3.6 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA946. Thermal design power (TDP): 37 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,204 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-10110Y and Core i7-4600M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y versus 3.6 GHz on the Core i7-4600M — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core i3-10110Y uses the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4600M uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-10110Y scores 3,171 against the Core i7-4600M's 3,204 — a 1% lead for the Core i7-4600M. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i7-4600M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	4 GHz+11%	3.6 GHz
Base Clock	1 GHz	2.9 GHz+190%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Comet Lake-Y (2019)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	3,171	3,204+1%
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	656
Geekbench 6 Single	—	1,025
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	2,132

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-10110Y uses the UTFCBGA1377 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4600M uses PGA946 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-10110Y	Core i7-4600M
Socket	UTFCBGA1377	PGA946
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L 1600 MHz
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-10110Y) / true (Core i7-4600M). The Core i7-4600M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4600), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i7-4600M targets Mobile.