Core i3-4330TE vs Core M-5Y51

Core i3-4330TE

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-4330TE

2 / 4

2,022

0.0%

2,030

+0.4%

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 i3-4330TE is positioned at rank 903 and the Core M-5Y51 is on rank 1154, so the Core i3-4330TE 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 i3-4330TE

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

21277%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

20105%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

14598%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

4398%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

3483%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3047%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1745%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1723%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1568%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1568%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1551%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1509%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1488%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1482%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1468%

#395

Ryzen Threadripper 3970X

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4491

96%

#903

Core i3-4330TE

MSRP: $138|Avg: $15

100%

#904

Pentium E5700

MSRP: $75|Avg: $15

100%

#906

Athlon II X3 420e

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#907

Celeron E1500

MSRP: $53|Avg: $5

98%

#909

Pentium G6950

MSRP: $87|Avg: $25

98%

#910

Pentium J4205

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

98%

#911

Core i3-2120

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

98%

#912

Pentium E6600

MSRP: $84|Avg: $50

97%

#913

Pentium E5500

MSRP: $75|Avg: $25

97%

#914

Pentium G3460

MSRP: $149|Avg: $25

97%

#915

Pentium E6700

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

97%

#916

Phenom II X4 820

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#917

Core i7-3930K

MSRP: $583|Avg: $150

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y51

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1153

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1155

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1156

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1158

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1159

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1161

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core M-5Y51 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-4330TE in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-4330TE	Core M-5Y51
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i3-4330TE holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $15 (vs $281), it costs 95% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 1766% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core M-5Y51.

Insight	Core i3-4330TE	Core M-5Y51
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1766%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($15)	⚠️ 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 i3-4330TE Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y51 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-4330TE and Core M-5Y51

Core i3-4330TE

The Core i3-4330TE is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 11 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,022 points. Launch price was $69.

Core M-5Y51

The Core M-5Y51 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-4330TE and Core M-5Y51 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core i3-4330TE versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 — a 8% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y51 (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i3-4330TE uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y51 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-4330TE scores 2,022 against the Core M-5Y51's 2,030 — a 0.4% lead for the Core M-5Y51. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i3-4330TE	Core M-5Y51
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	2.6 GHz+8%
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+118%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	2,022	2,030
Geekbench 6 Single	650	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-4330TE uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y51 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-4330TE	Core M-5Y51
Socket	LGA1150	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	✅	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, EPT (Core i3-4330TE) / not specified (Core M-5Y51). The Core i3-4330TE includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4600), while the Core M-5Y51 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4330TE targets Embedded. Direct competitor: Core i3-4330TE rivals Embedded R-Series.

Feature	Core i3-4330TE	Core M-5Y51
Integrated GPU	Yes	—
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 4600	—
Unlocked	No	—
AVX-512	No	—
Virtualization	VT-x, EPT	—
Target Use	Embedded	—

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Value Analysis

The Core i3-4330TE launched at $138 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y51 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $281), the Core i3-4330TE is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core i3-4330TE delivers 134.8 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y51 — making the Core i3-4330TE the 179.7% better value option.