Core i5-4220Y vs Core M-5Y10

CPU

GPU

Core i5-4220Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-4220Y

2 / 4

1,652

+0.5%

1,644

0.0%

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 M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the Core i5-4220Y 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 M-5Y10

#1178

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

5015%

#1179

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4942%

#1180

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4537%

#1181

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4516%

#1182

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4475%

#1184

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4321%

#1185

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4144%

#1186

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4137%

#1187

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

4026%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

100%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

96%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

96%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

96%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

91%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

90%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

90%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

87%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

87%

#1205

Core Duo T2400

MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core i5-4220Y shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core i5-4220Y	Core M-5Y10
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-4220Y	Core M-5Y10
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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 M-5Y10 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-4220Y and Core M-5Y10

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 M-5Y10

The Core M-5Y10 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,644 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-4220Y and Core M-5Y10 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core i5-4220Y versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — identical boost frequencies (base: 1.6 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Core i5-4220Y uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-4220Y scores 1,652 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.5% lead for the Core i5-4220Y. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i5-4220Y vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.

Feature	Core i5-4220Y	Core M-5Y10
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.6 GHz+100%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB (total)+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	22 nm	14 nm-36%
Architecture	Haswell (2013−2015)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,652	1,644

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-4220Y uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.