Core m3-8100Y vs Celeron G5905

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Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. The Core m3-8100Y is positioned at rank #383 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

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 m3-8100Y

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98%

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Atom x5-Z8300

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530%

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522%

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Core i5-480M

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480%

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Core i5-460M

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Core i5-2540M

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473%

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Core i5-450M

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457%

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Core i3-380M

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438%

#379

Core i5-430M

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437%

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Core 2 Duo T6600

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Core m3-8100Y

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100%

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99%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core m3-8100Y delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Celeron G5905 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m3-8100Y	Celeron G5905
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	✨ Modern (Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Legacy / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core m3-8100Y	Celeron G5905
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m3-8100Y and Celeron G5905

Core m3-8100Y

The Core m3-8100Y is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.4 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,767 points. Launch price was $281.

Celeron G5905

The Celeron G5905 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2007-01-01. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency: 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1200. Thermal design power (TDP): 58 Watt. Memory support: DDR4-2666. Passmark benchmark score: 2,760 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Core m3-8100Y packs 2 cores / 4 threads, matching the Celeron G5905's 2 cores. The Core m3-8100Y is built on the Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021) architecture. In PassMark, the Core m3-8100Y scores 2,767 against the Celeron G5905's 2,760 — a 0.3% lead for the Core m3-8100Y. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core m3-8100Y vs 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache on the Celeron G5905.

Feature	Core m3-8100Y	Celeron G5905
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 2
Boost Clock	3.4 GHz	—
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	3.5 GHz+218%
L3 Cache	4 MB	4 MB Intel® Smart Cache
L2 Cache	512 kB	—
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Amber Lake-Y (2018−2021)	—
PassMark	2,767	2,760
Geekbench 6 Single	—	724
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,242

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Memory & Platform

The Core m3-8100Y uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Celeron G5905 uses LGA1200 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m3-8100Y	Celeron G5905
Socket	FCBGA1515	LGA1200
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR4-2666
Max RAM Capacity	—	128 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	✅
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m3-8100Y) / VT-x (Celeron G5905). The Celeron G5905 includes integrated graphics (UHD Graphics 610), while the Core m3-8100Y requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Celeron G5905 targets Budget. Direct competitor: Celeron G5905 rivals Pentium Gold G6405.