Core M-5Y71 vs Core i5-3439Y

CPU

GPU

Core M-5Y71

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2014

Core i5-3439Y

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core M-5Y71

2 / 4

1,975

+0.9%

1,957

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-5Y71 is positioned at rank 1160 and the Core i5-3439Y is on rank 1077, so the Core i5-3439Y 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-5Y71

#1148

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4174%

#1149

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4112%

#1150

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3775%

#1151

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3758%

#1152

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3724%

#1154

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3596%

#1155

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3448%

#1156

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3442%

#1157

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3350%

#1160

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1163

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1164

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

98%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1166

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

96%

#1168

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

96%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

96%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

95%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

95%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-3439Y

#1065

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

2893%

#1066

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

2851%

#1067

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2617%

#1068

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2606%

#1069

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2582%

#1071

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2493%

#1072

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2391%

#1073

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2387%

#1074

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2322%

#1077

Core i5-3439Y

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1078

A9-9425

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

100%

#1080

Core i5-4402E

MSRP: $266|Avg: $100

99%

#1081

A6-7000

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

99%

#1083

Core i5-2520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

98%

#1084

Core i7-2710QE

MSRP: $378|Avg: $40

98%

#1089

Core i5-3610ME

MSRP: $276|Avg: $22

95%

#1090

Core m3-7Y32

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1092

Celeron B720

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core M-5Y71 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-3439Y in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core M-5Y71	Core i5-3439Y
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core M-5Y71	Core i5-3439Y
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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-5Y71 Benchmark Check

Core i5-3439Y Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core M-5Y71 and Core i5-3439Y

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.

Core i5-3439Y

The Core i5-3439Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 13 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,957 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core M-5Y71 and Core i5-3439Y share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core M-5Y71 versus 2.3 GHz on the Core i5-3439Y — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y71 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core M-5Y71 uses the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-3439Y uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core M-5Y71 scores 1,975 against the Core i5-3439Y's 1,957 — a 0.9% lead for the Core M-5Y71. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y71 vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-3439Y.

Feature	Core M-5Y71	Core i5-3439Y
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.2 GHz	1.5 GHz+25%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-Y (2014)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	1,975	1,957
Geekbench 6 Single	—	472
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	966

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Memory & Platform

The Core M-5Y71 uses the FCBGA1234 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-3439Y uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core M-5Y71	Core i5-3439Y
Socket	FCBGA1234	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core M-5Y71) / VT-x (Core i5-3439Y). The Core i5-3439Y includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 4000), while the Core M-5Y71 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-3439Y targets Budget. Direct competitor: Core i5-3439Y rivals Athlon Silver 3050U.