Core M-5Y31 vs Core M-5Y10c

Core M-5Y31

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.4 GHz2014

Core M-5Y10c

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y31

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-5Y31 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-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 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 Trade-off: The Core M-5Y31 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10c is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y31	Core M-5Y10c
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
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-5Y31 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 89% cheaper ($30 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y31	Core M-5Y10c
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+836%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($30)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 M-5Y10c Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y31 and Core M-5Y10c

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 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-5Y31 and Core M-5Y10c share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c — a 18.2% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y31 (base: 0.9 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core M-5Y31 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-5Y31	Core M-5Y10c
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+20%	2 GHz
Base Clock	0.9 GHz+12%	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.

Feature	Core M-5Y31	Core M-5Y10c
Socket	FCBGA1234	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
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: not specified (Core M-5Y31) / VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10c). The Core M-5Y10c includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the Core M-5Y31 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.

Feature	Core M-5Y31	Core M-5Y10c
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 5300
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y31 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10c debuted at $281. At current prices ($30 vs $281), the Core M-5Y31 is $251 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y31 delivers 63.5 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10c — making the Core M-5Y31 the 161.4% better value option.