Core i5-6260U vs Core i3-10110Y

Core i5-6260U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Core i3-10110Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 4 GHz2019

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-6260U

2 / 4

3,200

+0.9%

3,171

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T2390

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 i5-6260U is positioned at rank 406 and the Core i3-10110Y is on rank 672, so the Core i5-6260U 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 i5-6260U

#124

Core i5-1240P

MSRP: $309|Avg: $200

98%

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

98%

#394

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

550%

#395

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

542%

#396

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

498%

#397

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

495%

#398

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

491%

#400

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

474%

#401

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

455%

#402

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

454%

#403

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

442%

#406

Core i5-6260U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-10110Y

#660

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

925%

#661

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

912%

#662

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

837%

#663

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

833%

#664

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

826%

#666

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

797%

#667

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

764%

#668

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

763%

#669

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

743%

#672

Core i3-10110Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#681

Core i3-N305

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

98%

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 i3-10110Y (2019) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-6260U	Core i3-10110Y
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake (2015−2016) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Comet Lake-Y (2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-6260U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, DDR4, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i5-6260U	Core i3-10110Y
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 i5-6260U Benchmark Check

Core i3-10110Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-6260U and Core i3-10110Y

Core i5-6260U

The Core i5-6260U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,200 points. Launch price was $304.

Core i3-10110Y

The Core i3-10110Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 August 2019 (6 years ago). It is based on the Comet Lake-Y (2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1 GHz, with boost up to 4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: UTFCBGA1377. Thermal design power (TDP): 7 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 3,171 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-6260U and Core i3-10110Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-6260U versus 4 GHz on the Core i3-10110Y — a 31.9% clock advantage for the Core i3-10110Y (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1 GHz). The Core i5-6260U uses the Skylake (2015−2016) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i3-10110Y uses Comet Lake-Y (2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-6260U scores 3,200 against the Core i3-10110Y's 3,171 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i5-6260U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-6260U vs 4 MB (total) on the Core i3-10110Y.

Feature	Core i5-6260U	Core i3-10110Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	4 GHz+38%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+80%	1 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake (2015−2016)	Comet Lake-Y (2019)
PassMark	3,200	3,171
Geekbench 6 Single	979	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-6260U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i3-10110Y uses UTFCBGA1377 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i5-6260U	Core i3-10110Y
Socket	BGA1356	UTFCBGA1377
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2133	—
Max RAM Capacity	32 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-6260U) / not specified (Core i3-10110Y). The Core i5-6260U includes integrated graphics (Iris Graphics 540), while the Core i3-10110Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-6260U targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-6260U rivals A12-9720P.