Intel Core M-5Y10 vs Intel Core i3-4030U

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core M-5Y10 or Intel Core M-5Y10 – 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 M-5Y10 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
The Intel Core i3-4030U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-4030U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M 5 Group Intel Core i 4000U
Intel Core M-5Y10 Name Intel Core i3-4030U
Intel Core M Family Intel Core i3
5 Generation 4
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core M-5Y10 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10 is 0.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-4030U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-4030U is 1.9 GHz
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4 Threads 4
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
0.8 GHz Frequency 1.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core M-5Y10 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, 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 i3-4030U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-4030U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4400, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
192 Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4400
14 nm Technology 22 nm
11.2 Direct X 11.1
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
24 Execution units 20
8 Generation 7.5
 
 

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.
No AV1 No
Decode VP8 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core M-5Y10 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 i3-4030U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
BGA 1234 Socket BGA 1168
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
14 nm Technology 22 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Broadwell Y Architecture Haswell U
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
3767
3767
Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
3515
3515

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
2068
2068
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1790
1790

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
1084
1084
Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
1040
1040

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-4030U
2C 4T @ 1.9 GHz
191
191
Intel Core M-5Y10
2C 4T @ 0.8 GHz
166
166