Core M-5Y51 vs Pentium G3460T

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Pentium G3460T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WW2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y51

2 / 4

2,030

0.0%

2,036

+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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core M-5Y51 is positioned at rank 1154 and the Pentium G3460T is on rank 602, so the Pentium G3460T 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 G3460T

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

10563%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

9981%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

7247%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2183%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1729%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1513%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

866%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

855%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

779%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

779%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

770%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

749%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

739%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

736%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

729%

#279

Ryzen Threadripper 1920X

MSRP: $799|Avg: $265

98%

#280

Core i7-7820X

MSRP: $599|Avg: $198

97%

#383

Ryzen Threadripper 9980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

96%

#602

Pentium G3460T

MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A

100%

#603

Core i3-6300

MSRP: $147|Avg: $99

100%

#604

Core i5-6402P

MSRP: $182|Avg: $120

99%

#605

Athlon II X4 620e

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

99%

#606

Core i5-7600

MSRP: $224|Avg: $114

99%

#608

FX-9590

MSRP: $350|Avg: $100

99%

#611

Athlon X4 750

MSRP: $95|Avg: $95

98%

#613

A6-3600

MSRP: $95|Avg: $25

97%

#614

Core i7-7740X

MSRP: $339|Avg: $150

97%

#615

Core i3-4130

MSRP: $117|Avg: $55

97%

#617

Pentium G3250T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core M-5Y51 leads in gaming performance. However, the Pentium G3460T is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3460T
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($69)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Legacy / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3460T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 75% cheaper ($69 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3460T
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+308%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($69)

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 G3460T Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y51 and Pentium G3460T

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 G3460T

The Pentium G3460T is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1333/1600, DDR3L-1333/1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,036 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y51 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3460T's 2 cores. The Core M-5Y51 is built on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. In PassMark, the Core M-5Y51 scores 2,030 against the Pentium G3460T's 2,036 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3460T. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51 vs 3 MB on the Pentium G3460T.

Feature	Core M-5Y51	Pentium G3460T
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3 GHz+173%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	—
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	—
PassMark	2,030	2,036

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y51 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3460T uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.