Pentium G3220T
VS
Core M-5Y10

Pentium G3220T vs Core M-5Y10

Intel

Pentium G3220T

2 Cores2 Thrd35 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2013
VS
Intel

Core M-5Y10

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2014

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3220T

#1
Ryzen 9 7950X
MSRP: $194|Avg: $20
10207%
#2
Core i9-10900T
MSRP: $120|Avg: $5
9644%
#3
Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE
MSRP: $423|Avg: $5
7003%
#4
Ryzen Threadripper 3960X
MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85
2110%
#5
Ryzen 9 9950X
MSRP: $649|Avg: $129
1671%
#6
Ryzen 5 8400F
MSRP: $303|Avg: $55
1462%
#7
Ryzen 7 PRO 2700
MSRP: $299|Avg: $60
837%
#8
Ryzen 5 2600X
MSRP: $229|Avg: $55
826%
#9
Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G
MSRP: $150|Avg: $60
752%
#10
Core Ultra 5 245KF
MSRP: $294|Avg: $189
752%
#11
Ryzen 5 5500
MSRP: $159|Avg: $85
744%
#12
Ryzen 5 3600
MSRP: $199|Avg: $80
724%
#13
Core i3-9100E
MSRP: $202|Avg: $30
714%
#14
Core Ultra 5 245K
MSRP: $319|Avg: $200
711%
#15
Core i3-8300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $25
704%
#382
Ryzen Embedded R2544
MSRP: $280|Avg: $280
99%
#589
Pentium G3220T
MSRP: $54|Avg: $15
100%
#590
Celeron G1620
MSRP: $52|Avg: $40
100%
#591
Core i5-7600T
MSRP: $192|Avg: $60
99%
#593
Core i3-7300T
MSRP: $138|Avg: $128
98%
#594
Celeron G1830
MSRP: $52|Avg: $5
98%
#596
Core i3-4160
MSRP: $117|Avg: $52
98%
#598
FX-8350
MSRP: $199|Avg: $130
98%
#599
Athlon X4 760K
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
98%
#600
Core i5-6400
MSRP: $182|Avg: $57
97%
#602
Pentium G3460T
MSRP: $69|Avg: N/A
97%
#603
Core i3-6300
MSRP: $147|Avg: $99
96%
#604
Core i5-6402P
MSRP: $182|Avg: $120
96%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10

#1178
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
5015%
#1179
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4942%
#1180
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
4537%
#1181
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
4516%
#1182
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
4475%
#1184
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
4321%
#1185
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
4144%
#1186
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
4137%
#1187
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
4026%
#1190
Core M-5Y10
MSRP: $281|Avg: $20
100%
#1193
Celeron 900
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
96%
#1194
Pentium T3400
MSRP: $150|Avg: $90
96%
#1195
Core 2 Solo SU3500
MSRP: $262|Avg: $15
96%
#1196
Core 2 Duo E8335
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
94%
#1199
Celeron 560
MSRP: $89|Avg: $5
91%
#1200
Core i3-2312M
MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A
90%
#1201
Celeron 857
MSRP: $134|Avg: $10
90%
#1202
Celeron 925
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
90%
#1203
Core 2 Duo E8135
MSRP: $200|Avg: $15
87%
#1204
Core 2 Duo U7700
MSRP: $262|Avg: $10
87%
#1205
Core Duo T2400
MSRP: $294|Avg: N/A
86%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Pentium G3220T delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightPentium G3220TCore 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

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Pentium G3220T stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 25% cheaper ($15 vs $20) while identifying as the stronger performer.
InsightPentium G3220TCore M-5Y10
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+34%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($15)
⚠️ Higher cost ($20)

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Pentium G3220T and Core M-5Y10

Intel

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.

Intel

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.

FeaturePentium G3220TCore 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
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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.

FeaturePentium G3220TCore M-5Y10
Socket
LGA1150
FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation
PCIe 3.0
PCIe 3.0
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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.

FeaturePentium G3220TCore M-5Y10
MSRP
$54-81%
$281
Avg Price (30d)
$15-25%
$20
Performance per Dollar
109.9+34%
82.2
Release Date
2013
2014