CPU
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Core M-5Y10
Athlon II X3 435
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 Athlon II X3 435 is on rank 817, so the Athlon II X3 435 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 Athlon II X3 435
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Rana (2009−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10 and Athlon II X3 435
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.
Athlon II X3 435
The Athlon II X3 435 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 9 October 2009 (16 years ago). It is based on the Rana (2009−2011) architecture. It features 3 cores and 3 threads. Base frequency is 2.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: AM3. Thermal design power (TDP): 95 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,645 points. Launch price was $160.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon II X3 435 offers 3 cores / 3 threads — the Athlon II X3 435 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 2.9 GHz on the Athlon II X3 435 — a 36.7% clock advantage for the Athlon II X3 435 (base: 0.8 GHz vs 2.9 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses Rana (2009−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the Athlon II X3 435's 1,645 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon II X3 435. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10 vs 0 kB on the Athlon II X3 435.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 3 / 3+50% |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.9 GHz+45% |
| Base Clock | 0.8 GHz | 2.9 GHz+262% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 512 kB (per core)+100% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Rana (2009−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,644 | 1,645 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II X3 435 uses AM3 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | AM3 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1333 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 16 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y10) / AMD-V (Athlon II X3 435).
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | No |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
Value Analysis
The Core M-5Y10 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Athlon II X3 435 debuted at $87. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Athlon II X3 435 is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y10 delivers 82.2 pts/$ vs 109.7 pts/$ for the Athlon II X3 435 — making the Athlon II X3 435 the 28.6% better value option.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10 | Athlon II X3 435 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281 | $87-69% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | $15-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 82.2 | 109.7+33% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2009 |
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