
Core m3-6Y30

A10-5750M
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core m3-6Y30
Performance Per Dollar A10-5750M
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core m3-6Y30 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Insight | Core m3-6Y30 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 m3-6Y30 and A10-5750M

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.

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.
| Feature | Core m3-6Y30 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Feature | Core m3-6Y30 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
| Feature | Core m3-6Y30 | A10-5750M |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | Radeon HD 8650G |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | AMD-V |
| Target Use | — | Legacy Laptop |
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