Core M-5Y70 vs Pentium G3220

Core M-5Y70

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Pentium G3220

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y70

2 / 4

1,890

+0.3%

Celeron Dual-Core T1700

1,885

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-5Y70 is positioned at rank 1171 and the Pentium G3220 is on rank 543, so the Pentium G3220 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 Pentium G3220

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

8929%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

8437%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

6126%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

1846%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1462%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1279%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

732%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

723%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

658%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

658%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

651%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

633%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

624%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

622%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

616%

#377

Core i3-9100HL

MSRP: $225|Avg: $100

99%

#378

Core i9-12900TE

MSRP: $494|Avg: $664

99%

#379

Core i9-9940X

MSRP: $1387|Avg: $850

95%

#543

Pentium G3220

MSRP: $54|Avg: $15

100%

#545

Athlon 5370

MSRP: $55|Avg: $15

99%

#548

Core i3-6100

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

98%

#549

Core i3-6300T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $15

98%

#550

Core i3-6098P

MSRP: $117|Avg: $59

97%

#551

Core i7-7800X

MSRP: $383|Avg: $254

97%

#552

Core i3-7101TE

MSRP: $117|Avg: $60

97%

#555

FX-8320E

MSRP: $147|Avg: $60

97%

#556

Pentium G3260

MSRP: $64|Avg: $21

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Pentium G3220 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core M-5Y70 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core M-5Y70	Pentium G3220
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($15)
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 G3220 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 95% cheaper ($15 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core M-5Y70	Pentium G3220
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1768%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($15)

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

Pentium G3220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y70 and Pentium G3220

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.

Pentium G3220

The Pentium G3220 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 GHz, with boost up to 3 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: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.

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Processing Power

The Core M-5Y70 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3220's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 versus 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 3 GHz). The Core M-5Y70 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3220 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y70 scores 1,890 against the Pentium G3220's 1,885 — a 0.3% lead for the Core M-5Y70. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y70 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Pentium G3220
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.6 GHz	3 GHz+15%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3 GHz+173%
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	1,890	1,885

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y70 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3220 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Pentium G3220
Socket	FCBGA1234	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y70) / VT-x (Pentium G3220). The Pentium G3220 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Core M-5Y70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3220 targets Desktop.

Feature	Core M-5Y70	Pentium G3220
Integrated GPU	—	Yes
IGPU Model	—	HD Graphics
Unlocked	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	VT-x
Target Use	—	Desktop

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Value Analysis

The Core M-5Y70 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium G3220 debuted at $54. At current prices ($281 vs $15), the Pentium G3220 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core M-5Y70 delivers 6.7 pts/$ vs 125.7 pts/$ for the Pentium G3220 — making the Pentium G3220 the 179.7% better value option.