Core M-5Y10 vs A8-3510MX

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

A8-3510MX

4 Cores4 Thrd45 WWMax: 2.5 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

+0.8%

1,631

0.0%

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 A8-3510MX is on rank 754, so the A8-3510MX 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 A8-3510MX

#742

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

1079%

#743

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

1064%

#744

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

976%

#745

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

972%

#746

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

963%

#748

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

930%

#749

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

892%

#750

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

890%

#751

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

866%

#754

A8-3510MX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#757

Core i7-11370H

MSRP: $426|Avg: N/A

100%

#761

Core i3-N300

MSRP: $309|Avg: $309

99%

#767

Core i7-1250U

MSRP: $426|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 A8-3510MX leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	A8-3510MX
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 (Llano (2011−2012) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core M-5Y10	A8-3510MX
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

A8-3510MX Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10 and A8-3510MX

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.

A8-3510MX

The A8-3510MX is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Llano (2011−2012) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,631 points. Launch price was $90.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A8-3510MX offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A8-3510MX has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 2.5 GHz on the A8-3510MX — a 22.2% clock advantage for the A8-3510MX (base: 0.8 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the A8-3510MX uses Llano (2011−2012) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the A8-3510MX's 1,631 — a 0.8% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10 vs 0 kB on the A8-3510MX.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	A8-3510MX
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.5 GHz+25%
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	1.8 GHz+125%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	0 kB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB (per core)+300%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Llano (2011−2012)
PassMark	1,644	1,631
Geekbench 6 Single	—	252

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A8-3510MX uses FS1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	A8-3510MX
Socket	FCBGA1234	FS1
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	20

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y10) / AMD-V (A8-3510MX). The A8-3510MX includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 6620G), while the Core M-5Y10 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A8-3510MX targets Mainstream Laptop. Direct competitor: A8-3510MX rivals Core i5-2410M.