Core i3-4030Y vs Core i3-2357M

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 i3-4030Y is positioned at rank 182 and the Core i3-2357M is on rank 96, so the Core i3-2357M 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 i3-4030Y

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#170

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

355%

#171

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#172

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

321%

#173

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

319%

#174

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#176

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#177

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#178

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#179

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#182

Core i3-4030Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#194

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-2357M

#27

Core Ultra 7 265HX

MSRP: $450|Avg: N/A

99%

#84

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

268%

#85

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

264%

#86

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

242%

#87

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

241%

#88

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

239%

#90

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

231%

#91

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

221%

#92

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

221%

#93

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

215%

#96

Core i3-2357M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#98

N150

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $128

99%

#102

N100

MSRP: $128|Avg: $128

98%

#106

Ryzen 5 2500U

MSRP: $349|Avg: N/A

96%

#109

Celeron 4305U

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#110

Celeron J1850

MSRP: $82|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-4030Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-2357M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	Core i3-2357M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-4030Y	Core i3-2357M
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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4030Y and Core i3-2357M

Core i3-4030Y

The Core i3-4030Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 1.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,654 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i3-2357M

The Core i3-2357M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) 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 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4030Y and Core i3-2357M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 1.6 GHz on the Core i3-4030Y versus 1.3 GHz on the Core i3-2357M — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Core i3-4030Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i3-4030Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-2357M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4030Y scores 1,654 against the Core i3-2357M's 1,645 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-4030Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-4030Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-2357M.

Feature	Core i3-4030Y	Core i3-2357M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	1.6 GHz+23%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+23%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,654	1,645
Cinebench R23 Multi	—	440
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	440

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4030Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-2357M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4030Y	Core i3-2357M
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-4030Y) / true (Core i3-2357M). The Core i3-2357M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core i3-4030Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i3-2357M rivals Core 2 Duo SU9600.