Core i3-3130M vs Core M-5Y10a

CPU

GPU

Core i3-3130M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Core M-5Y10a

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-3130M

2 / 4

1,906

+0.1%

1,905

0.0%

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 i3-3130M is positioned at rank 22 and the Core M-5Y10a is on rank 1166, so the Core i3-3130M 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 i3-3130M

#10

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

154%

#11

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

152%

#12

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

139%

#13

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

139%

#14

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

137%

#16

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

133%

#17

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

127%

#18

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

127%

#19

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

124%

#22

Core i3-3130M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#23

Core 2 Duo T5550

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $5

96%

#24

Core 2 Duo T7100

MSRP: $197|Avg: $15

95%

#27

Pentium 2030M

MSRP: $134|Avg: N/A

92%

#28

Core 2 Duo T5750

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $8

91%

#29

Core 2 Duo T7200

MSRP: $286|Avg: $6

90%

#30

Core i5-3230M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $13

90%

#31

Atom D525

MSRP: $63|Avg: N/A

90%

#32

Atom x7835RE

MSRP: $127|Avg: N/A

89%

#33

Core 2 Duo P8400

MSRP: $209|Avg: $10

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10a

#1154

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1155

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1156

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1157

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1158

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1160

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1161

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1162

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1163

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-3130M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10a in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Core M-5Y10a
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($225)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i3-3130M stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 20% cheaper ($225 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i3-3130M	Core M-5Y10a
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+25%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($225)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 i3-3130M Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10a Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-3130M and Core M-5Y10a

Core i3-3130M

The Core i3-3130M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $225.

Core M-5Y10a

The Core M-5Y10a 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: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-3130M and Core M-5Y10a share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core i3-3130M versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10a — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-3130M (base: 2.6 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Core i3-3130M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y10a uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-3130M scores 1,906 against the Core M-5Y10a's 1,905 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i3-3130M. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-3130M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10a.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Core M-5Y10a
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.6 GHz+225%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,906	1,905

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-3130M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10a uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1600 on the Core i3-3130M versus LPDDR3-1600 on the Core M-5Y10a — the Core i3-3130M supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-3130M supports up to 32 of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-3130M) vs 12 (Core M-5Y10a) — the Core i3-3130M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-3130M	Core M-5Y10a
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600+53233%	LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	32	16 GB+52428700%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i3-3130M) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10a). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Core i3-3130M) and HD Graphics 5300 (Core M-5Y10a) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10a targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Core i3-3130M rivals AMD A8-4500M.