CPU
GPU
Core M-5Y71
Celeron N3450
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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-5Y71 is positioned at rank 1160 and the Celeron N3450 is on rank 122, so the Celeron N3450 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y71
Performance Per Dollar Celeron N3450
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core M-5Y71 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower 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 (Apollo Lake (2014−2016) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core M-5Y71 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y71 and Celeron N3450
Core M-5Y71
The Core M-5Y71 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 1,975 points. Launch price was $281.
Celeron N3450
The Celeron N3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 years ago). It is based on the Apollo Lake (2014−2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1296. Thermal design power (TDP): 6 Watt. Memory support: DDR3, DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 1,981 points. Launch price was $107.
Processing Power
The Core M-5Y71 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Celeron N3450 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Celeron N3450 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 versus 2.2 GHz on the Celeron N3450 — a 27.5% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y71 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Core M-5Y71 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Celeron N3450 uses Apollo Lake (2014−2016) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y71 scores 1,975 against the Celeron N3450's 1,981 — a 0.3% lead for the Celeron N3450. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y71 vs 0 kB on the Celeron N3450.
| Feature | Core M-5Y71 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 2.9 GHz+32% | 2.2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz+9% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB (total) | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | 2 MB+700% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-Y (2014) | Apollo Lake (2014−2016) |
| PassMark | 1,975 | 1,981 |
Memory & Platform
The Core M-5Y71 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron N3450 uses FCBGA1296 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core M-5Y71 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1234 | FCBGA1296 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | 2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 8 |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 6 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y71) / true (Celeron N3450). The Celeron N3450 includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 500), while the Core M-5Y71 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Celeron N3450 rivals AMD A4-9120.
| Feature | Core M-5Y71 | Celeron N3450 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Intel HD Graphics 500 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | true |
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