Core M-5Y10 vs A10-4655M

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

A10-4655M

4 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2012

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

0.0%

1,654

+0.6%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 5945WX

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 M-5Y10 is positioned at rank 1190 and the A10-4655M is on rank 740, so the A10-4655M 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 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 Per Dollar A10-4655M

#728

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1064%

#729

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1049%

#730

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

963%

#731

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

958%

#732

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

950%

#734

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

917%

#735

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

879%

#736

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

878%

#737

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

854%

#740

A10-4655M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#744

Pentium 6805

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

100%

#748

Ryzen 3 7320C

MSRP: $299|Avg: $200

99%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The A10-4655M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	A10-4655M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Trinity (2012−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core M-5Y10	A10-4655M
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 M-5Y10 Benchmark Check

A10-4655M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

Valorant

No prediction data available

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10 and A10-4655M

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.

A10-4655M

The A10-4655M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Trinity (2012−2013) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FP2. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: unknown Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 1,654 points. Launch price was $130.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-4655M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-4655M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 2.8 GHz on the A10-4655M — a 33.3% clock advantage for the A10-4655M (base: 0.8 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-4655M uses Trinity (2012−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the A10-4655M's 1,654 — a 0.6% lead for the A10-4655M. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10 vs 0 kB on the A10-4655M.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	A10-4655M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.8 GHz+40%
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	2 GHz+150%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	4 MB (total)+1500%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Trinity (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,644	1,654

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-4655M uses FP2 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	A10-4655M
Socket	FCBGA1234	FP2
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y10) / true (A10-4655M). The A10-4655M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 7620G), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: A10-4655M rivals Core i3-4010U.