Core M-5Y70 vs Core M-5Y10c

Core M-5Y70

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Core M-5Y10c

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y70

2 / 4

1,890

0.0%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

1,906

+0.8%

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-5Y70 is positioned at rank 1171 and the Core M-5Y10c is on rank 1166, so the Core M-5Y10c 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-5Y70

#1159

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4360%

#1160

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4296%

#1161

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3944%

#1162

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3926%

#1163

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3890%

#1165

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3756%

#1166

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3602%

#1167

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3596%

#1168

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3499%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

99%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

97%

#1177

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

97%

#1178

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

97%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

96%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

96%

#1181

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

96%

#1183

Core i7-4500U

MSRP: $398|Avg: N/A

93%

#1185

Athlon Neo X2 L325

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

91%

#1186

Core i3-2370M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10c

#1152

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4327%

#1153

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4264%

#1154

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3914%

#1155

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3897%

#1156

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3861%

#1158

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3729%

#1159

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3575%

#1160

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3569%

#1161

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3473%

#1164

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1165

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1168

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#1169

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1170

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1171

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

99%

#1172

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1174

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1175

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1176

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1178

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

#1179

Core i7-7Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $285

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core M-5Y70 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y10c is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y70	Core M-5Y10c
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core M-5Y10c stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 0% cheaper ($281 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y70	Core M-5Y10c
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1%)
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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-5Y70 Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y10c Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y70 and Core M-5Y10c

Core M-5Y70

The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 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: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.

Core M-5Y10c

The Core M-5Y10c 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 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,906 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core M-5Y70 and Core M-5Y10c share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y70 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). Both are built on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core M-5Y70 scores 1,890 against the Core M-5Y10c's 1,906 — a 0.8% lead for the Core M-5Y10c. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Core M-5Y10c
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz+30%	2 GHz
Base Clock	1.1 GHz+38%	0.8 GHz
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	1,890	1,906

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1234 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Core M-5Y10c
Socket	FCBGA1234	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y70) / VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10c). The Core M-5Y10c includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the Core M-5Y70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Core M-5Y10c
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics 5300
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x, VT-d
Target Use	—	Mobile

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y70 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10c debuted at $281. At current prices ($281 vs $281), the Core M-5Y10c is $0 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y70 delivers 6.7 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10c — making the Core M-5Y10c the 0.8% better value option.