CPU
GPU
Opteron X2170
Core M-5Y31
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 Opteron X2170 is positioned at rank 285 and the Core M-5Y31 is on rank 1166, so the Opteron X2170 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Opteron X2170
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y31
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Balanced gaming performance | Balanced gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Steppe Eagle (2016) / 28 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Opteron X2170 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($30) |
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 Opteron X2170 and Core M-5Y31
Opteron X2170
The Opteron X2170 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2015-01-01. It is based on the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.4 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 2 MB (total). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: FT3. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,911 points. Launch price was $800.
Core M-5Y31
The Core M-5Y31 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 0.9 GHz, with boost up to 2.4 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: 1,905 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Opteron X2170 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y31 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Opteron X2170 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.4 GHz on the Opteron X2170 versus 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 — identical boost frequencies (base: 2.4 GHz vs 0.9 GHz). The Opteron X2170 uses the Steppe Eagle (2016) architecture (28 nm), while the Core M-5Y31 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Opteron X2170 scores 1,911 against the Core M-5Y31's 1,905 — a 0.3% lead for the Opteron X2170. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Opteron X2170 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y31.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.4 GHz+167% | 0.9 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB (total)+700% | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 28 nm | 14 nm-50% |
| Architecture | Steppe Eagle (2016) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,911 | 1,905 |
Memory & Platform
The Opteron X2170 uses the FT3 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y31 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Opteron X2170 | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FT3 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
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