Core M-5Y31 vs V-Series V140

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y31

2 / 4

1,905

0.0%

1,913

+0.4%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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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-5Y31 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-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 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

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core M-5Y31 leads in gaming performance. However, the V-Series V140 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y31	V-Series V140
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core M-5Y31	V-Series V140
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($30)	✅ 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.

Core M-5Y31 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y31 and V-Series V140

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.

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.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y31 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the V-Series V140 offers 1 cores / 1 threads — the Core M-5Y31 has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 versus 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 — a 4.3% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y31. The Core M-5Y31 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the V-Series V140 uses Champlain (2010−2011) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y31 scores 1,905 against the V-Series V140's 1,913 — a 0.4% lead for the V-Series V140.

Feature	Core M-5Y31	V-Series V140
Cores / Threads	2 / 4+100%	1 / 1
Boost Clock	2.4 GHz+4%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	0.9 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	1,905	1,913

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y31 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the V-Series V140 uses S1 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.