Core M-5Y10 vs Pentium G3220T

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Pentium G3220T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y10

2 / 4

1,644

0.0%

1,649

+0.3%

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 G3220T is on rank 589, so the Pentium G3220T 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 G3220T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10207%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9644%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7003%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2110%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1671%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1462%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

837%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

826%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

752%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

752%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

744%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

724%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

714%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

711%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

704%

#382

Ryzen Embedded R2544

MSRP: $280|Avg: $280

99%

#589

Pentium G3220T

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#590

Celeron G1620

MSRP: $52|Avg: $40

100%

#591

Core i5-7600T

MSRP: $192|Avg: $60

99%

#593

Core i3-7300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $128

98%

#594

Celeron G1830

MSRP: $52|Avg: $5

98%

#596

Core i3-4160

MSRP: $117|Avg: $52

98%

#598

FX-8350

MSRP: $199|Avg: $130

98%

#599

Athlon X4 760K

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

98%

#600

Core i5-6400

MSRP: $182|Avg: $57

97%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

97%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

96%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3220T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	Pentium G3220T
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 (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3220T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y10	Pentium G3220T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+34%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($20)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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 G3220T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10 and Pentium G3220T

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 G3220T

The Pentium G3220T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y10 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3220T's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 versus 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220T (base: 0.8 GHz vs 2.6 GHz). The Core M-5Y10 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3220T uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10 scores 1,644 against the Pentium G3220T's 1,649 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3220T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	Pentium G3220T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2.6 GHz+30%
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	2.6 GHz+225%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	1,644	1,649

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y10 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3220T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y10	Pentium G3220T
Socket	FCBGA1234	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y10 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220T debuted at $54. At current prices ($20 vs $15), the Pentium G3220T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y10 delivers 82.2 pts/$ vs 109.9 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220T — making the Pentium G3220T the 28.9% better value option.