Core M-5Y51 vs Celeron N4505

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Celeron N4505

2 Cores2 Thrd10 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2021

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y51

2 / 4

2,030

0.0%

2,037

+0.3%

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. The Core M-5Y51 is positioned at rank #1154 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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-5Y51

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1153

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1155

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1156

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1158

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1159

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1161

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Celeron N4505 (2021) utilizes 10 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Celeron N4505
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)	✨ Modern (Jasper Lake (2021) / 10 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core M-5Y51 (2014) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Celeron N4505
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.

Core M-5Y51 Benchmark Check

Celeron N4505 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y51 and Celeron N4505

Core M-5Y51

The Core M-5Y51 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 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.

Celeron N4505

The Celeron N4505 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It is based on the Jasper Lake (2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 1.5 MB (total). Built on 10 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1338. Thermal design power (TDP): 10 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,037 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y51 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron N4505's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 versus 2.9 GHz on the Celeron N4505 — a 10.9% clock advantage for the Celeron N4505 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core M-5Y51 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N4505 uses Jasper Lake (2021) (10 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Celeron N4505's 2,037 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N4505. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Celeron N4505
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	2.9 GHz+12%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2 GHz+82%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1.5 MB (total)+500%
Process	14 nm	10 nm-29%
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Jasper Lake (2021)
PassMark	2,030	2,037

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y51 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N4505 uses BGA1338 (PCIe 4.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.