Core M-5Y51 vs Pentium G3420

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Pentium G3420

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y51

2 / 4

2,030

+0.4%

2,022

0.0%

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 Pentium G3420 is on rank 714, so the Pentium G3420 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 Pentium G3420

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

13259%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

12528%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

9097%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2740%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

2171%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1899%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

1088%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

1073%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

977%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

977%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

966%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

940%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

927%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

923%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

915%

#714

Pentium G3420

MSRP: $86|Avg: $40

100%

#715

Core i5-6500

MSRP: $239|Avg: $123

100%

#716

Core i3-4340

MSRP: $149|Avg: $50

100%

#717

Core i7-4770T

MSRP: $250|Avg: $39

100%

#718

Core i5-4690K

MSRP: $243|Avg: $101

100%

#719

Core i5-4670R

MSRP: $224|Avg: $29

99%

#720

Core i5-3340

MSRP: $182|Avg: $15

99%

#721

Core i7-4770

MSRP: $303|Avg: $50

99%

#722

Athlon II X3 440

MSRP: $75|Avg: $10

99%

#723

Core i3-4130T

MSRP: $124|Avg: $10

99%

#724

Celeron E3300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#725

Core i7-6700T

MSRP: $303|Avg: $60

98%

#726

Core i7-4790K

MSRP: $350|Avg: $93

98%

#727

Celeron E3400

MSRP: $53|Avg: $15

98%

#728

FX-4100

MSRP: $115|Avg: $20

97%

#729

Core i5-7440EQ

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G3420 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y51 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.4% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3420
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($40)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3420 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 86% cheaper ($40 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3420
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+600%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($40)

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

Pentium G3420 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y51 and Pentium G3420

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.

Pentium G3420

The Pentium G3420 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 53 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,022 points. Launch price was $252.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y51 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3420's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 versus 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G3420 — a 20.7% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3.2 GHz). The Core M-5Y51 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3420 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Pentium G3420's 2,022 — a 0.4% lead for the Core M-5Y51. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3420
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3.2 GHz+23%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.2 GHz+191%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,030	2,022

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y51 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3420 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3420
Socket	FCBGA1234	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y51 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium G3420 debuted at $86. At current prices ($281 vs $40), the Pentium G3420 is $241 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y51 delivers 7.2 pts/$ vs 50.5 pts/$ for the Pentium G3420 — making the Pentium G3420 the 150% better value option.