Pentium G3220 vs Core M-5Y70
Pentium G3220
Core M-5Y70
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 G3220 is positioned at rank 543 and the Core M-5Y70 is on rank 1171, so the Pentium G3220 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y70
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+1768%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ 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 G3220 and Core M-5Y70
Pentium G3220
The Pentium G3220 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 2 threads. Base frequency is 3 GHz, with boost up to 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: 1,885 points. Launch price was $71.
Core M-5Y70
The Core M-5Y70 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 5 September 2014 (11 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-Y (2014) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 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: 1,890 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3220 packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y70's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 3 GHz on the Pentium G3220 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y70 — a 14.3% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220 (base: 3 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Pentium G3220 uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y70 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220 scores 1,885 against the Core M-5Y70's 1,890 — a 0.3% lead for the Core M-5Y70. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y70.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3 GHz+15% | 2.6 GHz |
| Base Clock | 3 GHz+173% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 4 MB (total)+33% |
| L2 Cache | 256 kB (per core) | 256K (per core) |
| Process | 22 nm | 14 nm-36% |
| Architecture | Haswell (2013−2015) | Broadwell-Y (2014) |
| PassMark | 1,885 | 1,890 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3220 uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y70 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1333 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x (Pentium G3220) / not specified (Core M-5Y70). The Pentium G3220 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics), while the Core M-5Y70 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Pentium G3220 targets Desktop.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x | — |
| Target Use | Desktop | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3220 launched at $54 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y70 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $281), the Pentium G3220 is $266 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3220 delivers 125.7 pts/$ vs 6.7 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y70 — making the Pentium G3220 the 179.7% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3220 | Core M-5Y70 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54-81% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-95% | $281 |
| Performance per Dollar | 125.7+1776% | 6.7 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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