Core M-5Y10c
VS
V-Series V140

Core M-5Y10c vs V-Series V140

Intel

Core M-5Y10c

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014
VS
AMD

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

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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-5Y10c is positioned at rank 1166 and the V-Series V140 is on rank 579, so the V-Series V140 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-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 Per Dollar V-Series V140

#567
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
767%
#568
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
756%
#569
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
694%
#570
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
691%
#571
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
684%
#573
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
661%
#574
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
634%
#575
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
633%
#576
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
616%
#579
V-Series V140
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#583
Processor N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $100
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The V-Series V140 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10c in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightCore M-5Y10cV-Series V140
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Better multi-core power
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore M-5Y10cV-Series V140
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
More affordable ($0)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y10c and V-Series V140

Intel

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.

AMD

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

Processing Power

The Core M-5Y10c packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core M-5Y10c has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 14% clock advantage for the V-Series V140. The Core M-5Y10c uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y10c scores 1,906 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.4% lead for the V-Series V140.

FeatureCore M-5Y10cV-Series V140
Cores / Threads
2 / 4+100%
1 / 1
Boost Clock
2 GHz
2.3 GHz+15%
Base Clock
0.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
256K (per core)
512 kB+100%
Process
14 nm-69%
45 nm
Architecture
Broadwell-Y (2014)
Champlain (2010−2011)
PassMark
1,906
1,913
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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y10c uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore M-5Y10cV-Series V140
Socket
FCBGA1234
S1
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0+50%
PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10c) / not specified (V-Series V140). The Core M-5Y10c includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.

FeatureCore M-5Y10cV-Series V140
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 5300
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile