Core M-5Y10 vs Pentium 967

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Pentium 967

2 Cores2 Thrd17 WWMax: 1.3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

+0.2%

1,640

0.0%

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 Pentium 967 is on rank 1031, so the Pentium 967 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 Pentium 967

#1019

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2397%

#1020

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2362%

#1021

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2168%

#1022

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2158%

#1023

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2139%

#1025

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2065%

#1026

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

1980%

#1027

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

1977%

#1028

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

1924%

#1031

Pentium 967

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

100%

#1033

Core i5-4400E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $50

100%

#1034

Pentium Dual Core T4400

MSRP: $107|Avg: $5

98%

#1037

Core i7-8665UE

MSRP: $409|Avg: $409

97%

#1038

Celeron T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

96%

#1039

Celeron Dual-Core T3300

MSRP: $86|Avg: $30

96%

#1042

Core i7-3612QE

MSRP: $426|Avg: $50

95%

#1043

A10-7300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

95%

#1044

Pentium Dual Core T4200

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

94%

#1045

A6 Micro-6500T

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

94%

#1046

Pentium N3520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core M-5Y10 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Pentium 967 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	Pentium 967
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($10)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Pentium 967 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $10 (vs $20), it costs 50% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 100% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core M-5Y10.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	Pentium 967
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+100%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($10)

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

Pentium 967 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10 and Pentium 967

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.

Pentium 967

The Pentium 967 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2 October 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 1.3 GHz, with boost up to 1.3 GHz. L3 cache: 2 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,640 points. Launch price was $134.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium 967's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 1.3 GHz on the Pentium 967 — a 42.4% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y10 (base: 0.8 GHz vs 1.3 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium 967 uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the Pentium 967's 1,640 — a 0.2% lead for the Core M-5Y10. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10 vs 2 MB (total) on the Pentium 967.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	Pentium 967
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz+54%	1.3 GHz
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	1.3 GHz+63%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+100%	2 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	1,644	1,640

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium 967 uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	Pentium 967
Socket	FCBGA1234	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y10 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium 967 debuted at $134. At current prices ($20 vs $10), the Pentium 967 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y10 delivers 82.2 pts/$ vs 164.0 pts/$ for the Pentium 967 — making the Pentium 967 the 66.5% better value option.