Intel Core i7-7500U vs Intel Core i5-7Y54

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-7500U or Intel Core i7-7500U – 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 i7-7500U 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-7500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
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.
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 7Y
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i7-7500U Name Intel Core i5-7Y54
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-7500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-7500U is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
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.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-7500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-7500U 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 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
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
192 Shaders 192
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
None TDP up 7 W
None TDP down 3.5 W
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-7500U 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 i5-7Y54 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2016 Release date Q4/2016
-- Release price 281 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake Y
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
8077
8077
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
3724
3724
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3378
3378

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
2274
2274
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1826
1826
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
1178
1178
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.7 GHz
376
376
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236