Core M-5Y10a vs Core M-5Y10c

Core M-5Y10a

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Core M-5Y10c

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y10a

2 / 4

1,905

0.0%

1,906

+0.1%

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-5Y10a is positioned at rank 1166 and the Core M-5Y10c is on rank 1166, so the Core M-5Y10c 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-5Y10a

#1154

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1155

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1156

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1157

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1158

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1160

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1161

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1162

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1163

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10c

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1164

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1165

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1168

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1169

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1170

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1171

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1172

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1174

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1175

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1179

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Analysis: Based on specifications, the Core M-5Y10c shows stronger theoretical performance metrics.

Insight	Core M-5Y10a	Core M-5Y10c
Gaming	Balanced gaming performance	Balanced gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core M-5Y10c stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($281 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y10a	Core M-5Y10c
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+0%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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-5Y10a Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10c Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10a and Core M-5Y10c

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.

Core M-5Y10c

The Core M-5Y10c is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 27 October 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: 1,906 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core M-5Y10a and Core M-5Y10c share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10a versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c — identical boost frequencies (base: 0.8 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10a scores 1,905 against the Core M-5Y10c's 1,906 — a 0.1% lead for the Core M-5Y10c. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core M-5Y10a	Core M-5Y10c
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2 GHz	2 GHz
Base Clock	0.8 GHz	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,905	1,906

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1234 socket with PCIe 3.0. Both support up to LPDDR3-1600 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. Both provide 12 PCIe lanes.

Feature	Core M-5Y10a	Core M-5Y10c
Socket	FCBGA1234	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1600	LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12	12

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Both support VT-x, VT-d virtualization. Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 5300 (Core M-5Y10a) and HD Graphics 5300 (Core M-5Y10c) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10a targets Mobile, Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.

Feature	Core M-5Y10a	Core M-5Y10c
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 5300	HD Graphics 5300
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	Mobile	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y10a launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10c debuted at $281. At current prices ($281 vs $281), the Core M-5Y10c is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y10a delivers 6.8 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10c — making the Core M-5Y10c the 0.1% better value option.