CPU
GPU
Core M-5Y10
A6 PRO-7400B
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 A6 PRO-7400B is on rank 559, so the A6 PRO-7400B offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10
Performance Per Dollar A6 PRO-7400B
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y10 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kaveri (2014−2015) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y10 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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 M-5Y10 and A6 PRO-7400B
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.
A6 PRO-7400B
The A6 PRO-7400B is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 31 July 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Kaveri (2014−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.9 GHz. L2 cache: 1024 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FM2+. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the A6 PRO-7400B's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 3.9 GHz on the A6 PRO-7400B — a 64.4% clock advantage for the A6 PRO-7400B (base: 0.8 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the A6 PRO-7400B uses Kaveri (2014−2015) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the A6 PRO-7400B's 1,640 — a 0.2% lead for the Core M-5Y10.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 3.9 GHz+95% |
| Base Clock | 0.8 GHz | 3.5 GHz+338% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1024 kB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Kaveri (2014−2015) |
| PassMark | 1,644 | 1,640 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A6 PRO-7400B uses FM2+ (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | FM2+ |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 64 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
The A6 PRO-7400B includes integrated graphics (AMD Radeon R5), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | A6 PRO-7400B |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | AMD Radeon R5 |
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