Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Core m7-6Y75

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – 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 i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m7-6Y75, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core M 6
7 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Core m7-6Y75
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m7-6Y75 is 1.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core m7-6Y75 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m7-6Y75 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 m7-6Y75 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2015
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price --
Kaby Lake U Architecture Skylake Y
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
7069
7069
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5306
5306

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3270
3270
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3217
3217

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1937
1937
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1933
1933

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1693
1693
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1093
1093
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334
Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
247
247