V-Series V140
VS
Core M-5Y10c

V-Series V140 vs Core M-5Y10c

AMD

V-Series V140

1 Cores1 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2010
VS
Intel

Core M-5Y10c

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 V-Series V140 is positioned at rank 579 and the Core M-5Y10c is on rank 1166, so the V-Series V140 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 V-Series V140

#567
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
767%
#568
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
756%
#569
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
694%
#570
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
691%
#571
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
684%
#573
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
661%
#574
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
634%
#575
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
633%
#576
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
616%
#579
V-Series V140
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#583
Processor N100
MSRP: $128|Avg: $100
99%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y10c

#1152
Atom x5-Z8300
MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A
4327%
#1153
Atom Z3735G
MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A
4264%
#1154
Core i5-480M
MSRP: $81|Avg: $77
3914%
#1155
Core i5-460M
MSRP: $80|Avg: $129
3897%
#1156
Core i5-2540M
MSRP: $266|Avg: $10
3861%
#1158
Core i5-450M
MSRP: $32|Avg: $31
3729%
#1159
Core i3-380M
MSRP: $49|Avg: $25
3575%
#1160
Core i5-430M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33
3569%
#1161
Core 2 Duo T6600
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4
3473%
#1164
Core M-5Y10a
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#1165
Core M-5Y31
MSRP: $281|Avg: $30
100%
#1166
Core M-5Y10c
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
100%
#1168
Celeron 1047UE
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
100%
#1169
Core M-5Y70
MSRP: $281|Avg: $281
99%
#1170
Celeron U3400
MSRP: $86|Avg: $5
99%
#1171
Celeron T1600
MSRP: $107|Avg: $15
99%
#1172
Pro A12-8800B
MSRP: $400|Avg: $40
98%
#1174
Core i7-2637M
MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A
96%
#1175
Athlon PRO 3045B
MSRP: $426|Avg: $180
96%
#1176
Core 2 Duo SL9600
MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A
96%
#1177
Core 2 Duo T5600
MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A
95%
#1178
Pentium N3510
MSRP: $161|Avg: $161
95%
#1179
Core i7-7Y75
MSRP: $393|Avg: $285
95%
Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The V-Series V140 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core M-5Y10c in both compute-intensive tasks (0.4% faster) and gaming workloads.
InsightV-Series V140Core M-5Y10c
Gaming
Superior gaming performance
Lower gaming performance
Workstation
Better multi-core power
Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity
🛑 Legacy (Champlain (2010−2011) / 45 nm)
🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

InsightV-Series V140Core M-5Y10c
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($0)
⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 V-Series V140 and Core M-5Y10c

AMD

V-Series V140

The V-Series V140 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 4 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture. It features 1 cores and 1 threads. Max frequency: 2.3 GHz. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: S1. Thermal design power (TDP): 512 kB. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,913 points. Launch price was $69.

Intel

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 V-Series V140 packs 1 cores / 1 threads, while the Core M-5Y10c offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Core M-5Y10c has 1 more core. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the V-Series V140 versus 2 GHz on the Core M-5Y10c — a 14% clock advantage for the V-Series V140. The V-Series V140 uses the Champlain (2010−2011) architecture (45 nm), while the Core M-5Y10c uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the V-Series V140 scores 1,913 against the Core M-5Y10c's 1,906 — a 0.4% lead for the V-Series V140.

FeatureV-Series V140Core M-5Y10c
Cores / Threads
1 / 1
2 / 4+100%
Boost Clock
2.3 GHz+15%
2 GHz
Base Clock
0.8 GHz
L3 Cache
4 MB (total)
L2 Cache
512 kB+100%
256K (per core)
Process
45 nm
14 nm-69%
Architecture
Champlain (2010−2011)
Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark
1,913
1,906
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Memory & Platform

The V-Series V140 uses the S1 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y10c uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

FeatureV-Series V140Core M-5Y10c
Socket
S1
FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation
PCIe 2.0
PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed
LPDDR3-1600
Max RAM Capacity
16 GB
RAM Channels
2
ECC Support
PCIe Lanes
12
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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (V-Series V140) / VT-x, VT-d (Core M-5Y10c). The Core M-5Y10c includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5300), while the V-Series V140 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core M-5Y10c targets Mobile.

FeatureV-Series V140Core M-5Y10c
Integrated GPU
Yes
IGPU Model
HD Graphics 5300
Unlocked
No
AVX-512
No
Virtualization
VT-x, VT-d
Target Use
Mobile