Core M-5Y51 vs Core i5-2435M

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Core i5-2435M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3 GHz2011

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y51

2 / 4

2,030

0.0%

2,035

+0.2%

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-5Y51 is positioned at rank 1154 and the Core i5-2435M is on rank 548, so the Core i5-2435M 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-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 Core i5-2435M

#173

Core Ultra 5 238V

MSRP: $454|Avg: $454

99%

#536

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

721%

#537

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

710%

#538

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

652%

#539

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

649%

#540

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

643%

#542

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

621%

#543

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

596%

#544

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

595%

#545

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

579%

#548

Core i5-2435M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#549

Celeron Dual-Core T1500

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

100%

#557

Pentium P6200

MSRP: $60|Avg: $25

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-2435M delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y51 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.2% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Core i5-2435M
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)	🛑 Legacy (Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Core i5-2435M
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

Core i5-2435M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y51 and Core i5-2435M

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.

Core i5-2435M

The Core i5-2435M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2011 (14 years ago). It is based on the Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,035 points. Launch price was $225.

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Processing Power

Both the Core M-5Y51 and Core i5-2435M share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 versus 3 GHz on the Core i5-2435M — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Core i5-2435M (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Core M-5Y51 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-2435M uses Sandy Bridge (2011−2013) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Core i5-2435M's 2,035 — a 0.2% lead for the Core i5-2435M. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-2435M.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Core i5-2435M
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.4 GHz+118%
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)	Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
PassMark	2,030	2,035
Geekbench 6 Single	—	525
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,025

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y51 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-2435M uses BGA1023 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Core i5-2435M
Socket	FCBGA1234	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y51) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-2435M). The Core i5-2435M includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 3000), while the Core M-5Y51 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-2435M targets Legacy Laptop.