Core i5-2430M vs Core M-5Y51

CPU

GPU

Core i5-2430M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-2430M

2 / 4

2,015

0.0%

2,030

+0.7%

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 i5-2430M is positioned at rank 1106 and the Core M-5Y51 is on rank 1154, so the Core i5-2430M 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 i5-2430M

#1094

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3275%

#1095

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3227%

#1096

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2962%

#1097

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2949%

#1098

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2922%

#1100

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2821%

#1101

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2705%

#1102

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2701%

#1103

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2628%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

99%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

98%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

98%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

98%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

97%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

96%

#1116

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1117

Pentium 977

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

96%

#1118

Core i7-2715QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $50

95%

#1120

VIA Nano U2250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

95%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

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 Trade-off: The Core i5-2430M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y51 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.7% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-2430M	Core M-5Y51
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-2430M stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 20% cheaper ($225 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-2430M	Core M-5Y51
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 i5-2430M Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y51 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-2430M and Core M-5Y51

Core i5-2430M

The Core i5-2430M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 2,015 points. Launch price was $225.

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 i5-2430M and Core M-5Y51 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Core i5-2430M versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-2430M (base: 2.4 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core i5-2430M uses the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture (32 nm), while the Core M-5Y51 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-2430M scores 2,015 against the Core M-5Y51's 2,030 — a 0.7% lead for the Core M-5Y51. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2430M vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51.

Feature	Core i5-2430M	Core M-5Y51
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3 GHz+15%	2.6 GHz
Base Clock	2.4 GHz+118%	1.1 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	2,015	2,030

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-2430M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y51 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-2430M	Core M-5Y51
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 i5-2430M) / not specified (Core M-5Y51). The Core i5-2430M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core M-5Y51 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-2430M rivals AMD A8-3500M.