Core M-5Y10a vs Athlon II P340
Core M-5Y10a
Athlon II P340
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core M-5Y10a is positioned at rank #1166 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10a
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+2695%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($10) |
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-5Y10a and Athlon II P340
Core M-5Y10a
The Core M-5Y10a 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: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.
Athlon II P340
The Athlon II P340 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Max frequency: 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1g4. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB. Passmark benchmark score: 1,895 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y10a packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Athlon II P340's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10a versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon II P340 — a 9.5% clock advantage for the Athlon II P340. The Core M-5Y10a uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon II P340 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10a scores 1,905 against the Athlon II P340's 1,895 — a 0.5% lead for the Core M-5Y10a.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 2 |
| Boost Clock | 2 GHz | 2.2 GHz+10% |
| Base Clock | 0.8 GHz | — |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 1 MB+300% |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Champlain (2010−2011) |
| PassMark | 1,905 | 1,895 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y10a uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon II P340 uses S1g4 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1600 on the Core M-5Y10a versus 1066 on the Athlon II P340 — the Athlon II P340 supports 198.9% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core M-5Y10a supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core M-5Y10a) vs 0 (Athlon II P340) — the Core M-5Y10a offers 12 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | S1g4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | LPDDR3-1600 | 1066+35433% |
| Max RAM Capacity | 16 GB+209715100% | 8 |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12 | 0 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10a) vs true (Athlon II P340). The Core M-5Y10a includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the Athlon II P340 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10a targets Mobile. Direct competitor: Athlon II P340 rivals Pentium P6000.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 5300 | None |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
Value Analysis
The Core M-5Y10a launched at $281 MSRP, while the Athlon II P340 debuted at $0. At current prices ($281 vs $10), the Athlon II P340 is $271 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y10a delivers 6.8 pts/$ vs 189.5 pts/$ for the Athlon II P340 — making the Athlon II P340 the 186.2% better value option.
| Feature | Core M-5Y10a | Athlon II P340 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $281 | $10-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 189.5+2687% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2010 |
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