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Pentium G3420T
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 Pentium G3420T is positioned at rank 680 and the Core M-5Y31 is on rank 1166, so the Pentium G3420T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Pentium G3420T
Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y31
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($30) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Haswell (2013−2015) / 22 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ✅ Better overall value (+33%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($40) | ✅ More affordable ($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 Pentium G3420T and Core M-5Y31
Pentium G3420T
The Pentium G3420T 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 2.7 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 1,912 points. Launch price was $75.
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 Pentium G3420T packs 2 cores / 2 threads, matching the Core M-5Y31's 2 cores. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Pentium G3420T versus 2.4 GHz on the Core M-5Y31 — a 11.8% clock advantage for the Pentium G3420T (base: 2.7 GHz vs 0.9 GHz). The Pentium G3420T uses the Haswell (2013−2015) architecture (22 nm), while the Core M-5Y31 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Pentium G3420T scores 1,912 against the Core M-5Y31's 1,905 — a 0.4% lead for the Pentium G3420T. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Pentium G3420T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y31.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 2 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz+13% | 2.4 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.7 GHz+200% | 0.9 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 | 1,912 | 1,905 |
Memory & Platform
The Pentium G3420T uses the LGA1150 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core M-5Y31 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1150 | FCBGA1234 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1600 | — |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB | — |
| RAM Channels | 2 | — |
| ECC Support | ✅ | — |
| PCIe Lanes | 16 | — |
Advanced Features
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Pentium G3420T) / not specified (Core M-5Y31). The Pentium G3420T includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics), while the Core M-5Y31 requires a dedicated GPU.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | — |
| IGPU Model | Intel HD Graphics | — |
| Unlocked | No | — |
| AVX-512 | No | — |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | — |
Value Analysis
The Pentium G3420T launched at $75 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y31 debuted at $281. At current prices ($40 vs $30), the Core M-5Y31 is $10 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Pentium G3420T delivers 47.8 pts/$ vs 63.5 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y31 — making the Core M-5Y31 the 28.2% better value option.
| Feature | Pentium G3420T | Core M-5Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $75-73% | $281 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $40 | $30-25% |
| Performance per Dollar | 47.8 | 63.5+33% |
| Release Date | 2013 | 2014 |
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