Core M-5Y31 vs Core i5-560M

Core M-5Y31

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Core i5-560M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y31

2 / 4

1,905

+0.6%

1,894

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

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 Core i5-560M is on rank 1121, so the Core i5-560M 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-5Y31

#1153

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1154

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1155

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1156

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1157

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1159

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1160

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1161

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1162

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1165

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1166

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1169

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1170

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1171

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1172

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1173

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1175

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1176

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1178

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1179

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1180

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-560M

#1109

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3485%

#1110

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3433%

#1111

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3152%

#1112

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3138%

#1113

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3109%

#1115

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3002%

#1116

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2879%

#1117

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2874%

#1118

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2797%

#1121

Core i5-560M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

100%

#1122

Pentium U5600

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

99%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1125

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

98%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

98%

#1127

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

98%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1129

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

98%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

97%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

97%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

96%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

92%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i5-560M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y31 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.6% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y31	Core i5-560M
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core M-5Y31 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 87% cheaper ($30 vs $225) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y31	Core i5-560M
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+654%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($225)

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-5Y31 Benchmark Check

Core i5-560M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y31 and Core i5-560M

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.

Core i5-560M

The Core i5-560M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,894 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core M-5Y31 and Core i5-560M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-560M — a 28.6% clock advantage for the Core i5-560M (base: 0.9 GHz vs 2.66 GHz). The Core M-5Y31 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-560M uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y31 scores 1,905 against the Core i5-560M's 1,894 — a 0.6% lead for the Core M-5Y31. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y31 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-560M.

Feature	Core M-5Y31	Core i5-560M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz	3.2 GHz+33%
Base Clock	0.9 GHz	2.66 GHz+196%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,905	1,894
Geekbench 6 Single	—	450
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	950

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y31 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-560M uses PGA988 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y31	Core i5-560M
Socket	FCBGA1234	PGA988
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1066
Max RAM Capacity	—	8 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y31) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-560M). The Core i5-560M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)), while the Core M-5Y31 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-560M targets Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-560M rivals AMD Turion II Ultra M660.