Core m3-6Y30
VS
A10-5750M

Core m3-6Y30 vs A10-5750M

Intel

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015
VS
AMD

A10-5750M

4 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.5 GHz2013

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 m3-6Y30 is positioned at rank 1136 and the A10-5750M is on rank 1227, so the Core m3-6Y30 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 m3-6Y30

#1124
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
3781%
#1125
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
3726%
#1126
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3420%
#1127
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3405%
#1128
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3373%
#1130
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3258%
#1131
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3124%
#1132
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3119%
#1133
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3035%
#1136
Core m3-6Y30
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#1137
Core i3-2340UE
MSRP: $200|Avg: $200
100%
#1138
Core i7-2820QM
MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A
99%
#1139
Core i5-520M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
99%
#1141
Celeron 807
MSRP: $70|Avg: $10
98%
#1142
Pentium B950
MSRP: $134|Avg: $35
98%
#1143
Celeron 220
MSRP: $42|Avg: $42
98%
#1144
Pentium B960
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
98%
#1146
Pentium 957
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
98%
#1147
Core 2 Duo SL9400
MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A
97%
#1149
Pentium N3540
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
97%
#1150
Core i7-3555LE
MSRP: $300|Avg: $280
96%
#1151
Core i3-2377M
MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar A10-5750M

#1215
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
7428%
#1216
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
7319%
#1217
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
6719%
#1218
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
6689%
#1219
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
6627%
#1221
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
6400%
#1222
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
6137%
#1223
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
6127%
#1224
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
5962%
#1227
A10-5750M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#1228
Core i7-620UM
MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A
99%
#1230
Celeron 570
MSRP: $134|Avg: $15
95%
#1231
Core i7-820QM
MSRP: $546|Avg: N/A
84%
#1233
Core Duo T2700
MSRP: $663|Avg: N/A
71%
#1235
Pentium SU4100
MSRP: $289|Avg: $15
60%
#1236
Core Solo T1400
MSRP: $200|Avg: $5
54%
#1237
Core i7-940XM
MSRP: $1096|Avg: N/A
52%
#1238
Core Solo T1350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $70
51%
#1240
Core Solo T1300
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
47%
#1241
Core Solo T1200
MSRP: $209|Avg: $10
43%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The A10-5750M leads in gaming performance. However, the Core m3-6Y30 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.3% greater multi-core processing power.
InsightCore m3-6Y30A10-5750M
Gaming
Lower gaming performance
Superior gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
More affordable ($0)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightCore m3-6Y30A10-5750M
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-6Y30 and A10-5750M

Intel

Core m3-6Y30

The Core m3-6Y30 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.2 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,180 points. Launch price was $281.

AMD

A10-5750M

The A10-5750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 1 MB (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FS1r2. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,174 points. Launch price was $130.

Processing Power

The Core m3-6Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the A10-5750M offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the A10-5750M has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 versus 3.5 GHz on the A10-5750M — a 45.6% clock advantage for the A10-5750M (base: 0.9 GHz vs 2.5 GHz). The Core m3-6Y30 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the A10-5750M uses Richland (2013−2014) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-6Y30 scores 2,180 against the A10-5750M's 2,174 — a 0.3% lead for the Core m3-6Y30. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30 vs 0 kB on the A10-5750M.

FeatureCore m3-6Y30A10-5750M
Cores / Threads
2 / 4
4 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.2 GHz
3.5 GHz+59%
Base Clock
0.9 GHz
2.5 GHz+178%
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
0 kB
L2 Cache
256 kB (per core)
1 MB (per core)+300%
Process
14 nm-56%
32 nm
Architecture
Skylake-Y (2015)
Richland (2013−2014)
PassMark
2,180
2,174
Geekbench 6 Single
320
Geekbench 6 Multi
707
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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-6Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the A10-5750M uses FS1r2 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureCore m3-6Y30A10-5750M
Socket
FCBGA1515
FS1r2
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed
DDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity
32 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
16
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m3-6Y30) / AMD-V (A10-5750M). The A10-5750M includes integrated graphics (Radeon HD 8650G), while the Core m3-6Y30 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-5750M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: A10-5750M rivals Core i3-3110M.

FeatureCore m3-6Y30A10-5750M
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
Radeon HD 8650G
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
AMD-V
Target Use
Legacy Laptop