Core i5-3360M vs Core i3-10100Y

Core i5-3360M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2012

Core i3-10100Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.9 GHz2018

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3360M

2 / 4

2,892

0.0%

2,918

+0.9%

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 i5-3360M is positioned at rank 183 and the Core i3-10100Y is on rank 1040, so the Core i5-3360M 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 i5-3360M

#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

320%

#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%

#183

Core i5-3360M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#192

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 i3-10100Y

#1027

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2514%

#1028

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2477%

#1029

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2274%

#1030

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2264%

#1031

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2243%

#1033

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2166%

#1034

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2077%

#1035

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2074%

#1036

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2018%

#1040

Core i3-10100Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1041

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

99%

#1042

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

99%

#1043

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1044

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#1045

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#1046

E2-3800

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#1047

Athlon X2 QL-66

MSRP: $150|Avg: $5

97%

#1048

Athlon II Neo K145

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

97%

#1049

Celeron P4600

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1050

Core 2 Duo U7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

96%

#1051

Pentium 987

MSRP: $134|Avg: $20

95%

#1052

Core i7-4910MQ

MSRP: $570|Avg: $570

95%

#1053

Pentium T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-10100Y (2018) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-3360M	Core i3-10100Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-3360M (2012) relies on 22 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-3360M	Core i3-10100Y
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.

Core i5-3360M Benchmark Check

Core i3-10100Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3360M and Core i3-10100Y

Core i5-3360M

The Core i5-3360M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 June 2012 (13 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.8 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,892 points. Launch price was $266.

Core i3-10100Y

The Core i3-10100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,918 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-3360M and Core i3-10100Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-3360M versus 3.9 GHz on the Core i3-10100Y — a 10.8% clock advantage for the Core i3-10100Y (base: 2.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core i5-3360M uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-10100Y uses Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3360M scores 2,892 against the Core i3-10100Y's 2,918 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-10100Y. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3360M vs 4 MB on the Core i3-10100Y.

Feature	Core i5-3360M	Core i3-10100Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.5 GHz	3.9 GHz+11%
Base Clock	2.8 GHz+115%	1.3 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)
PassMark	2,892	2,918

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3360M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10100Y uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3360M	Core i3-10100Y
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: true (Core i5-3360M) / not specified (Core i3-10100Y). The Core i5-3360M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core i3-10100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i5-3360M rivals AMD A10-4600M.