Intel Core i3-5157U vs Intel Core M-5Y71

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Intel Core i3-5157U or Intel Core i3-5157U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-5157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core M-5Y71 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y71, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-5157U Name Intel Core M-5Y71
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core M
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Core M 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5157U is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Core M-5Y71 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y71 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
4 Threads 4
None None 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
None None 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core M-5Y71 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y71 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2015 Release date Q3/2014
11.2 Direct X 11.2
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 192
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
48 Execution units 24
8 Generation 8
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode VP8 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
23 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5157U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core M-5Y71 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell U Architecture Broadwell Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1234
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
5221
5221
Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
4833
4833

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
2999
2999
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2492
2492

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1583
1583
Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1424
1424

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1458
1458
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1398
1398

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
863
863
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
793
793

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
263
263
Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
228
228

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
119
119
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
102
102