Core i3-4010Y vs Pentium Silver A1030

Core i3-4010Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2013

Pentium Silver A1030

2 Cores2 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4010Y

2 / 4

1,358

0.0%

Celeron 867

Celeron T3000

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

1,380

+1.6%

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 i3-4010Y is positioned at rank 639 and the Pentium Silver A1030 is on rank 1140, so the Core i3-4010Y 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 i3-4010Y

#187

Core Ultra 9 288V

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

100%

#188

Core i7-10870H

MSRP: $417|Avg: N/A

99%

#627

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

864%

#628

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

852%

#629

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

782%

#630

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

778%

#631

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

771%

#633

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

745%

#634

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

714%

#635

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

713%

#636

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

694%

#639

Core i3-4010Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium Silver A1030

#1128

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3825%

#1129

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3769%

#1130

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3460%

#1131

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3445%

#1132

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3413%

#1134

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3296%

#1135

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3160%

#1136

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3155%

#1137

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3070%

#1140

Pentium Silver A1030

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

100%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

99%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

99%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

99%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

98%

#1149

Pentium N3540

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#1150

Core i7-3555LE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1151

Core i3-2377M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

96%

#1152

Core 2 Duo E8435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $74

96%

#1153

Celeron M 723

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1154

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

94%

#1155

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

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 Pentium Silver A1030 (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and upto-2400, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-4010Y	Pentium Silver A1030
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i3-4010Y (2013) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-4010Y	Pentium Silver A1030
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 i3-4010Y Benchmark Check

Pentium Silver A1030 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4010Y and Pentium Silver A1030

Core i3-4010Y

The Core i3-4010Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,358 points. Launch price was $297.

Pentium Silver A1030

The Pentium Silver A1030 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1090. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: upto-2400. Passmark benchmark score: 1,380 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core i3-4010Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium Silver A1030's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-4010Y versus 2.7 GHz on the Pentium Silver A1030 — a 70% clock advantage for the Pentium Silver A1030 (base: 1.3 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i3-4010Y is built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i3-4010Y scores 1,358 against the Pentium Silver A1030's 1,380 — a 1.6% lead for the Pentium Silver A1030. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4010Y vs 4 MB on the Pentium Silver A1030.

Feature	Core i3-4010Y	Pentium Silver A1030
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	1.3 GHz	2.7 GHz+108%
Base Clock	1.3 GHz	2 GHz+54%
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	—
PassMark	1,358	1,380+2%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4010Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium Silver A1030 uses FCBGA1090 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4010Y	Pentium Silver A1030
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1090
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010Y) / not specified (Pentium Silver A1030). The Core i3-4010Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4200), while the Pentium Silver A1030 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010Y targets Mobile.