Xeon X5355 vs Core M-5Y51

Xeon X5355

4 Cores4 Thrd120 WWMax: 0.67 GHz2006

Core M-5Y51

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.6 GHz2014

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Xeon X5355

4 / 4

2,039

+0.4%

2,030

0.0%

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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 Xeon X5355 is positioned at rank 1032 and the Core M-5Y51 is on rank 1154, so the Xeon X5355 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 Xeon X5355

Xeon Platinum 8454H

MSRP: $6540|Avg: N/A

461829%

Xeon Gold 6240R

MSRP: $2444|Avg: N/A

87198%

#10

Xeon 6337P

MSRP: $60|Avg: $5

77471%

#15

EPYC 9174F

MSRP: $194|Avg: $30

59849%

#1032

Xeon X5355

MSRP: $4491|Avg: $4000

100%

#1033

Xeon E5420

MSRP: $7214|Avg: $6500

62%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core M-5Y51

#1141

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4064%

#1142

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4004%

#1143

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3676%

#1144

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3659%

#1145

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3626%

#1147

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3501%

#1148

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3357%

#1149

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3352%

#1150

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3262%

#1153

Core i7-3517UE

MSRP: $330|Avg: $35

100%

#1154

Core M-5Y51

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1155

Pentium N3530

MSRP: $161|Avg: $20

100%

#1156

Core i3-330E

MSRP: $177|Avg: $89

99%

#1158

Core i7-2640M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

98%

#1159

Core M-5Y71

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

97%

#1161

Core i7-2620M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

97%

#1163

Celeron N3010

MSRP: $107|Avg: N/A

95%

#1164

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

94%

#1165

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1167

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core M-5Y51 (2014) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Xeon X5355	Core M-5Y51
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000)	✅ More affordable ($281)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Clovertown (2006−2007) / 65 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-Y (2014) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Xeon X5355 (2006) relies on 65 nm technology and **DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard**, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Xeon X5355	Core M-5Y51
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+1317%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($4,000)	✅ More affordable ($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.

Xeon X5355 Benchmark Check

Core M-5Y51 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Xeon X5355 and Core M-5Y51

Xeon X5355

The Xeon X5355 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 14 November 2006 (19 years ago). It is based on the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 0.67 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache. L2 cache: 4 MB (total). Built on 65 nm process technology. Socket: LGA771. Thermal design power (TDP): 120 Watt. Memory support: DDR2, DDR3 Depends on motherboard. Passmark benchmark score: 2,039 points. Launch price was $1,172.

Core M-5Y51

The Core M-5Y51 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 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: 2,030 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

The Xeon X5355 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core M-5Y51 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Xeon X5355 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 0.67 GHz on the Xeon X5355 versus 2.6 GHz on the Core M-5Y51 — a 118% clock advantage for the Core M-5Y51 (base: 2.66 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The Xeon X5355 uses the Clovertown (2006−2007) architecture (65 nm), while the Core M-5Y51 uses Broadwell-Y (2014) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Xeon X5355 scores 2,039 against the Core M-5Y51's 2,030 — a 0.4% lead for the Xeon X5355. L3 cache: 8 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon X5355 vs 4 MB (total) on the Core M-5Y51.

Feature	Xeon X5355	Core M-5Y51
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	0.67 GHz	2.6 GHz+288%
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+142%	1.1 GHz
L3 Cache	8 MB L2 Cache+100%	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	4 MB (total)+1500%	256K (per core)
Process	65 nm	14 nm-78%
Architecture	Clovertown (2006−2007)	Broadwell-Y (2014)
PassMark	2,039	2,030

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Memory & Platform

The Xeon X5355 uses the LGA771 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core M-5Y51 uses FCBGA1234 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Xeon X5355	Core M-5Y51
Socket	LGA771	FCBGA1234
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%

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Value Analysis

The Xeon X5355 launched at $4491 MSRP, while the Core M-5Y51 debuted at $281. At current prices ($4000 vs $281), the Core M-5Y51 is $3719 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Xeon X5355 delivers 0.5 pts/$ vs 7.2 pts/$ for the Core M-5Y51 — making the Core M-5Y51 the 173.6% better value option.