Intel Core i5-7Y54 vs Intel Core m5-6Y54

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Intel Core i5-7Y54 or Intel Core i5-7Y54 – 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 i5-7Y54 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 M series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i5-7Y54 Name Intel Core m5-6Y54
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
Intel Core i 7Y Group Intel Core M 6
7 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7Y54 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The Intel Core m5-6Y54 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m5-6Y54 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7Y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, 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 m5-6Y54 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m5-6Y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
24 Execution units 24
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Max. displays --
9.5 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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 29.9 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.
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
3.5 W TDP down None
7 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
281 $ Release price --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Kaby Lake Y Architecture Skylake Y
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
4651
4651

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3378
3378
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2804
2804

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1648
1648

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1428
1428

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
875
875

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
217
217

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
118
118
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
113
113