Core m3-6Y30 vs Pentium G3450

CPU

GPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.2 GHz2015

Pentium G3450

2 Cores2 Thrd54 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m3-6Y30

2 / 4

2,180

0.0%

2,182

+0.1%

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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 Pentium G3450 is on rank 649, so the Pentium G3450 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 Pentium G3450

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

11714%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

11069%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

8037%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

2421%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

1918%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

1678%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

961%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

948%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

864%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

863%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

854%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

831%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

819%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

816%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

808%

#388

Ryzen Embedded R2312

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#389

Ryzen Threadripper 7980X

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $5200

98%

#649

Pentium G3450

MSRP: $82|Avg: $25

100%

#650

Core i7-6700

MSRP: $303|Avg: $143

100%

#651

Athlon II X4 631

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

100%

#652

Pentium G3240T

MSRP: $64|Avg: $15

99%

#653

Core i3-4160T

MSRP: $117|Avg: $18

99%

#657

Core i3-4350

MSRP: $138|Avg: $130

98%

#659

Core i5-6600T

MSRP: $213|Avg: $35

98%

#660

FX-4350

MSRP: $122|Avg: $140

98%

#661

Core i5-3570T

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

98%

#662

Core i5-6600K

MSRP: $242|Avg: $105

98%

#663

Core i5-4440

MSRP: $184|Avg: $101

98%

#664

Core i3-4370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $41

97%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3450 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m3-6Y30 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.1% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G3450
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($25)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3450 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 91% cheaper ($25 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G3450
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1025%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($25)

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 m3-6Y30 Benchmark Check

Pentium G3450 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-6Y30 and Pentium G3450

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.

Pentium G3450

The Pentium G3450 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 May 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.4 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,182 points. Launch price was $175.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-6Y30 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Pentium G3450's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.2 GHz on the Core m3-6Y30 versus 3.3 GHz on the Pentium G3450 — a 40% clock advantage for the Pentium G3450 (base: 0.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz). The Core m3-6Y30 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Pentium G3450 uses Haswell (2013−2015) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core m3-6Y30 scores 2,180 against the Pentium G3450's 2,182 — a 0.1% lead for the Pentium G3450. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m3-6Y30 vs 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3450.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G3450
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	2.2 GHz	3.3 GHz+50%
Base Clock	0.9 GHz	3.4 GHz+278%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)+33%	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Haswell (2013−2015)
PassMark	2,180	2,182

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-6Y30 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Pentium G3450 uses LGA1150 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-6Y30	Pentium G3450
Socket	FCBGA1515	LGA1150
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core m3-6Y30 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Pentium G3450 debuted at $82. At current prices ($281 vs $25), the Pentium G3450 is $256 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m3-6Y30 delivers 7.8 pts/$ vs 87.3 pts/$ for the Pentium G3450 — making the Pentium G3450 the 167.3% better value option.