Core i5-4220Y vs Core i3-4010U

Core i5-4220Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Core i3-4010U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 1.7 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4220Y

2 / 4

1,652

0.0%

1,660

+0.5%

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 i5-4220Y is positioned at rank 185 and the Core i3-4010U is on rank 179, so the Core i3-4010U 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 i5-4220Y

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

100%

#173

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

355%

#174

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

350%

#175

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

321%

#176

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

320%

#177

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

317%

#179

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

306%

#180

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

293%

#181

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

293%

#182

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

285%

#185

Core i5-4220Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

Pentium Gold 4417U

MSRP: $161|Avg: N/A

98%

#195

Atom N475

MSRP: $75|Avg: N/A

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-4010U

#49

Core i9-12900HX

MSRP: $606|Avg: N/A

99%

#167

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

353%

#168

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

348%

#169

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

320%

#170

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

318%

#171

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

315%

#173

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

305%

#174

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

292%

#175

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

292%

#176

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

284%

#179

Core i3-4010U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#193

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 Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-4220Y leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i3-4010U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.5% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-4220Y	Core i3-4010U
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4220Y	Core i3-4010U
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 i5-4220Y Benchmark Check

Core i3-4010U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4220Y and Core i3-4010U

Core i5-4220Y

The Core i5-4220Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 April 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.6 GHz, with boost up to 2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 11.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,652 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i3-4010U

The Core i3-4010U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.7 GHz, with boost up to 1.7 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,660 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4220Y and Core i3-4010U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4220Y versus 1.7 GHz on the Core i3-4010U — a 16.2% clock advantage for the Core i5-4220Y (base: 1.6 GHz vs 1.7 GHz). Both are built on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture using a 22 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i5-4220Y scores 1,652 against the Core i3-4010U's 1,660 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i3-4010U. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4220Y vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-4010U.

Feature	Core i5-4220Y	Core i3-4010U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz+18%	1.7 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz	1.7 GHz+6%
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	22 nm
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,652	1,660

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1168 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core i5-4220Y	Core i3-4010U
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i5-4220Y) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-4010U). The Core i3-4010U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4400), while the Core i5-4220Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-4010U targets Mobile.