Core i5-3439Y vs Core i3-2375M

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Core i3-2375M

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.5 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-3439Y

2 / 4

1,957

0.0%

1,978

+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 i5-3439Y is positioned at rank 1077 and the Core i3-2375M is on rank 123, so the Core i3-2375M 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 i5-3439Y

#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 Per Dollar Core i3-2375M

#111

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#112

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

292%

#113

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

268%

#114

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

267%

#115

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#117

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#118

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

245%

#119

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#120

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

238%

#123

Core i3-2375M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-3439Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-2375M is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 1.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	Core i3-2375M
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower 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)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	Core i3-2375M
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 i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-2375M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3439Y and Core i3-2375M

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.

Core i3-2375M

The Core i3-2375M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 February 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 1.5 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,978 points. Launch price was $250.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-3439Y and Core i3-2375M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y versus 1.5 GHz on the Core i3-2375M — a 42.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-3439Y (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core i5-3439Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core i3-2375M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3439Y scores 1,957 against the Core i3-2375M's 1,978 — a 1.1% lead for the Core i3-2375M. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 472 vs 238, a 65.9% lead for the Core i5-3439Y that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3439Y vs 3 MB on the Core i3-2375M.

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	Core i3-2375M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz+53%	1.5 GHz
Base Clock	1.5 GHz	1.5 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	22 nm-31%	32 nm
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,957	1,978+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	472+98%	238
Geekbench 6 Multi	966	—

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the BGA1023 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to DDR3L-1600 memory speed. The Core i5-3439Y supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 16 PCIe lanes. Chipset compatibility: 7-series (Core i5-3439Y) and HM65,HM67,QM67,HM75,HM76,HM77 (Core i3-2375M).

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	Core i3-2375M
Socket	BGA1023	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB+100%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16	16

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x (Core i5-3439Y) vs VT-x, EPT (Core i3-2375M). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 4000 (Core i5-3439Y) and HD Graphics 3000 (Core i3-2375M) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3439Y targets Budget, Core i3-2375M targets Thin & Light Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U; Core i3-2375M rivals Pentium 997.