Core i5-3439Y vs Core M-5Y71

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 M-5Y71 is on rank 1160, 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 i5-3439Y

#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 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 Leadership: The Core M-5Y71 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3439Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	Core M-5Y71
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-3439Y	Core M-5Y71
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-3439Y and Core M-5Y71

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 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 i5-3439Y and Core M-5Y71 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y versus 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y71 (base: 1.5 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-3439Y uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y71 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-3439Y scores 1,957 against the Core M-5Y71's 1,975 — a 0.9% lead for the Core M-5Y71. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3439Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y71.

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	Core M-5Y71
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	2.9 GHz+26%
Base Clock	1.5 GHz+25%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,957	1,975
Geekbench 6 Single	472	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	966	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-3439Y uses the BGA1023 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y71 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-3439Y	Core M-5Y71
Socket	BGA1023	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	16	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x (Core i5-3439Y) / not specified (Core M-5Y71). The Core i5-3439Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Core M-5Y71 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3439Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.