Core M-5Y31 vs Athlon 5370
Core M-5Y31
Athlon 5370
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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-5Y31 is positioned at rank 1166 and the Athlon 5370 is on rank 545, so the Athlon 5370 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y31
Performance Per Dollar Athlon 5370
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Kabini (2013−2014) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+100%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) | ✅ More affordable ($15) |
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-5Y31 and Athlon 5370
Core M-5Y31
The Core M-5Y31 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 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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 5370
The Athlon 5370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2009-01-01. It is based on the Kabini (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L2 cache: 2048 kB. Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM1. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 1,906 points. Launch price was $149.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y31 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon 5370 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon 5370 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 versus 2.2 GHz on the Athlon 5370 — a 8.7% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y31 (base: 0.9 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). The Core M-5Y31 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon 5370 uses Kabini (2013−2014) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y31 scores 1,905 against the Athlon 5370's 1,906 — a 0.1% lead for the Athlon 5370.
| Feature | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz+9% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 0.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz+144% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | — |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2048 kB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Kabini (2013−2014) |
| PassMark | 1,905 | 1,906 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 247 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 636 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y31 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon 5370 uses AM1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | AM1 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | DDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 1 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 4 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y31) / AMD-V (Athlon 5370). The Athlon 5370 includes integrated graphics (Radeon R3), while the Core M-5Y31 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Athlon 5370 targets Budget.
| Feature | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon R3 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Budget |
Value Analysis
The Core M-5Y31 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Athlon 5370 debuted at $55. At current prices ($30 vs $15), the Athlon 5370 is $15 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y31 delivers 63.5 pts/$ vs 127.1 pts/$ for the Athlon 5370 — making the Athlon 5370 the 66.7% better value option.
| Feature | Core M-5Y31 | Athlon 5370 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $281 | $55-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30 | $15-50% |
| Performance per Dollar | 63.5 | 127.1+100% |
| Release Date | 2014 | 2014 |
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