Pentium G2130 vs Core M-5Y10c
Pentium G2130
Core M-5Y10c
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 Pentium G2130 is positioned at rank 675 and the Core M-5Y10c is on rank 1166, so the Pentium G2130 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G2130
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10c
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+3429%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($8) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
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 Pentium G2130 and Core M-5Y10c
Pentium G2130
The Pentium G2130 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 21 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.2 GHz. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1155. Thermal design power (TDP): 55 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,915 points. Launch price was $90.
Core M-5Y10c
The Core M-5Y10c 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 0.8 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 1,906 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The Pentium G2130 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y10c's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3.2 GHz on the Pentium G2130 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c — a 46.2% clock advantage for the Pentium G2130 (base: 3.2 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Pentium G2130 uses the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y10c uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G2130 scores 1,915 against the Core M-5Y10c's 1,906 — a 0.5% lead for the Pentium G2130. L3 cache: 3072 kB (total) on the Pentium G2130 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10c.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.2 GHz+60% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3.2 GHz+300% | 0.8 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3072 kB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,915 | 1,906 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G2130 uses the LGA1155 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10c uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1155 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | — | LPDDR3-1600 |
| Max RAM Capacity | — | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | — | 2 |
| ECC Support | — | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | — | 12 |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: not specified (Pentium G2130) / VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10c). The Core M-5Y10c includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the Pentium G2130 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | — | Yes |
| IGPU Model | — | HD Graphics 5300 |
| Unlocked | — | No |
| AVX-512 | — | No |
| Virtualization | — | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | — | Mobile |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G2130 launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10c debuted at $281. At current prices ($8 vs $281), the Pentium G2130 is $273 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G2130 delivers 239.4 pts/$ vs 6.8 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10c — making the Pentium G2130 the 189% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G2130 | Core M-5Y10c |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-73% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $8-97% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 239.4+3421% | 6.8 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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