CPU Comparison
Intel Core i5-3439Y vs Intel Core i3-10110Y
A side-by-side comparison of specs, performance and value. The Intel Core i5-3439Y is an ultra-low-voltage dual-core mobile processor from the Ivy Bridge Y-series, running at just 13 W TDP with a 1.5 GHz base clock and 2.3 GHz turbo, designed for tablets, convertibles, and fanless ultrathin devices.
The Bottom Line
Overview & Launch
Specifications Compared
Performance Compared
Productivity
Only suitable for the most basic document editing and simple tasks; struggles with modern web applications.
Can handle basic embedded UI tasks, but modern Windows interfaces will feel sluggish due to the 1 GHz base clock.
Gaming
No integrated graphics capability listed; even if present, performance would be negligible for any gaming.
Gaming is impossible. The combination of 2 cores, low power limits, and DDR3L memory bandwidth ensures zero playable frame rates.
Virtualization
With only two threads and no Hyper-Threading, virtualization is extremely limited.
Fundamentally incapable of running virtual machines.
Efficiency
Impressive power efficiency for 2013, but modern low-power chips deliver vastly more performance per watt.
While 9W is low, modern ARM chips like the Apple M1 deliver vastly more performance at similar or lower power draws.
Specialized Performance
AI / ML
- No AI acceleration capabilities
- Insufficient compute performance for any AI workload
- No AI hardware
- No AVX-512
- Cannot perform AI tasks
Content Creation
Gaming
- No integrated graphics listed for this SKU
- Even with HD 4000 graphics, gaming would be practically impossible
- This chip was never intended for any gaming workload
- No gaming capability whatsoever
- DDR3L memory severely starves the integrated GPU
- Thermal throttling will occur almost instantly in 3D loads
Industry Impact
Best CPU by Use Case
Target Audience
Strengths & Weaknesses
Pros
- Extremely low 13 W TDP enabled novel device form factors
- 22nm process provided good power efficiency for its era
- VT-x virtualization support despite low power
- AES-NI encryption acceleration
- XD bit (NX bit) security feature
Cons
- No Hyper-Threading on a Core i5-branded processor
- Very low clock speeds (1.5 GHz base, 2.3 GHz turbo)
- No listed integrated graphics capability
- Completely obsolete for any modern use
- Even in 2013, performance was minimal for the Core i5 price premium
Pros
- True 9W fanless operation
- Can boost to 4.0 GHz for brief moments
- Low cost for industrial repair parts
- Sufficient for static digital signage
- Low heat generation at idle
Cons
- DDR3L memory only, a massive bottleneck
- 1.0 GHz base clock is agonizingly slow
- Only 2 cores and 4 threads
- Completely obsolete for consumer use
- Outperformed by cheap ARM chips
Competitors & Alternatives
Intel Core i5-3439Y
- AMD Z-60Rival
Tablet
- Intel Atom Z2760Rival
Tablet
- NVIDIA Tegra 3Rival
Tablet
- Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 ProRival
Tablet
- Intel Core i5-3317YRival
ULV Mobile
Haswell successor with better power efficiency and improved integrated graphics.
Compare head-to-head- Intel Core i3-3229YAlt
Similar Y-series part with comparable performance at potentially lower cost.
Our Verdict on Each
The i5-3439Y traded performance for extreme power efficiency, enabling new device categories in 2013. Without Hyper-Threading and with very low clocks, it was already modest for its time and is thoroughly obsolete today.
Best for: No scenario; this processor is obsolete and should not be sought for any purpose.
Read the full reviewCompletely obsolete for consumers. The reliance on DDR3L and a 2-core design makes it unable to handle modern computing tasks efficiently.
Best for: There is virtually no consumer scenario in 2026 where purchasing a device with the Intel Core i3-10110Y makes sense. If you are buying a new tablet or ultra-thin laptop, Apple's iPad, Microsoft's Surface Pro with a Snapdragon or Intel Core Ultra chip, or any modern AMD-powered alternative will offer exponentially better performance, battery life, and display quality. If you are looking at the used market, be extremely cautious: the reliance on DDR3L RAM means the entire platform is obsolete, and the 2-core/4-thread configuration will struggle to load modern websites efficiently. The only justifiable reason to acquire this chip today is for repairing a specific legacy industrial panel PC or a specialized kiosk that was originally designed around this exact motherboard and thermal profile. For general computing, it is effectively a paperweight.
Read the full reviewFrequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Intel Core i5-3439Y or Intel Core i3-10110Y?
Based on our editorial ratings, the Intel Core i5-3439Y comes out ahead with a score of 3.5/10. That said, the best choice depends on your workload — check the spec and performance breakdown above for gaming, productivity and efficiency differences.
Which is faster for gaming, Intel Core i5-3439Y or Intel Core i3-10110Y?
For gaming, the Intel Core i5-3439Y leads with a gaming performance score of 5/100 among Intel Core i5-3439Y and Intel Core i3-10110Y.
Which uses less power?
The Intel Core i3-10110Y has the lowest rated TDP. Power draw across these chips: Intel Core i5-3439Y (13 W), Intel Core i3-10110Y (9 W).
Do Intel Core i5-3439Y and Intel Core i3-10110Y use the same socket?
No. They use different sockets (Intel Core i5-3439Y: Intel BGA 1023, Intel Core i3-10110Y: BGA 1440), so each needs a compatible motherboard.
Which is faster in multi-core benchmarks?
The Intel Core i5-3439Y posts the highest multi-core benchmark score. Multi-core results: Intel Core i5-3439Y (1,050), Intel Core i3-10110Y (0). Benchmark figures are approximate and workload-dependent.