Core i5-2410M vs Core M-5Y71

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2410M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2011

Core M-5Y71

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2410M

2 / 4

1,954

0.0%

1,975

+1.1%

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 M-5Y71 is on rank 1160, so the Core i5-2410M 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 M-5Y71

#1148

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4174%

#1149

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4112%

#1150

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3775%

#1151

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3758%

#1152

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3724%

#1154

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3596%

#1155

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3448%

#1156

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3442%

#1157

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3350%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

96%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core M-5Y71 shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core M-5Y71
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($225)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core i5-2410M holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $225 (vs $281), it costs 20% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 24% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core M-5Y71.

Insight	Core i5-2410M	Core M-5Y71
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+24%)	❌ 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 i5-2410M Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y71 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2410M and Core M-5Y71

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 M-5Y71

The Core M-5Y71 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,975 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-2410M and Core M-5Y71 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-2410M versus 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-2410M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y71 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2410M scores 1,954 against the Core M-5Y71's 1,975 — a 1.1% lead for the Core M-5Y71. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2410M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y71.

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core M-5Y71
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	2.9 GHz
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+92%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,954	1,975+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	444	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	913	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2410M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y71 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2410M	Core M-5Y71
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	1333	—
Max RAM Capacity	16	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-2410M) / not specified (Core M-5Y71). The Core i5-2410M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core M-5Y71 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2410M rivals AMD A8-3500M.