
Pentium G3220T vs Core M-5Y10

Pentium G3220T

Core M-5Y10
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 G3220T is positioned at rank 589 and the Core M-5Y10 is on rank 1190, so the Pentium G3220T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3220T | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+34%) | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($15) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($20) |
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 G3220T and Core M-5Y10

Pentium G3220T
The Pentium G3220T 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 2.6 GHz, with boost up to 2.6 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1150. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,649 points. Launch price was $40.

Core M-5Y10
The Core M-5Y10 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 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: 1,644 points. Launch price was $69.
Processing Power
The Pentium G3220T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y10's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.6 GHz on the Pentium G3220T versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10 — a 26.1% clock advantage for the Pentium G3220T (base: 2.6 GHz vs 0.8 GHz). The Pentium G3220T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y10 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3220T scores 1,649 against the Core M-5Y10's 1,644 — a 0.3% lead for the Pentium G3220T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3220T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y10.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.6 GHz+30% | 2 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.6 GHz+225% | 0.8 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 | 1,649 | 1,644 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3220T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y10 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3220T launched at $54 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y10 debuted at $281. At current prices ($15 vs $20), the Pentium G3220T is $5 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3220T delivers 109.9 pts/$ vs 82.2 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y10 — making the Pentium G3220T the 28.9% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3220T | Core M-5Y10 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $54-81% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-25% | $20 |
| Performance per Dollar | 109.9+34% | 82.2 |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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