Core i5-2410M vs Core i5-3439Y

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2410M

2 / 4

1,954

0.0%

1,957

+0.2%

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 i5-2410M is positioned at rank 1113 and the Core i5-3439Y is on rank 1077, so the Core i5-3439Y 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 i5-2410M

#1101

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3380%

#1102

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3331%

#1103

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3058%

#1104

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3044%

#1105

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3016%

#1107

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2912%

#1108

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2793%

#1109

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2788%

#1110

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2713%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

100%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

99%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

98%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

95%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

95%

#1127

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

95%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3439Y

#1065

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2893%

#1066

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2851%

#1067

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2617%

#1068

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2606%

#1069

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2582%

#1071

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2493%

#1072

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2391%

#1073

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2387%

#1074

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2322%

#1077

Core i5-3439Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-3439Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-2410M in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core i5-3439Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core i5-3439Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-2410M Benchmark Check

Core i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2410M and Core i5-3439Y

Core i5-2410M

The Core i5-2410M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 February 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,954 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i5-3439Y

The Core i5-3439Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 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 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,957 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2410M and Core i5-3439Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-2410M (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-2410M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i5-3439Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2410M scores 1,954 against the Core i5-3439Y's 1,957 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-3439Y. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 444 vs 472, a 6.1% lead for the Core i5-3439Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. Multi-core Geekbench: 913 vs 966 (5.6% advantage for the Core i5-3439Y). Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core i5-3439Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+53%	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	22 nm-31%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,954	1,957
Geekbench 6 Single	444	472+6%
Geekbench 6 Multi	913	966+6%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2410M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i5-3439Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 1333 on the Core i5-2410M versus DDR3L-1600 on the Core i5-3439Y — the Core i5-2410M supports 199.1% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i5-3439Y supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: HM65,HM67,QM67,QS67 (Core i5-2410M) and 7-series (Core i5-3439Y).

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core i5-3439Y
Socket	PGA988	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333+44333%	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16	32 GB+209715100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-2410M) vs VT-x (Core i5-3439Y). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 3000 (Core i5-2410M) and HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3439Y) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3439Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M; Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.