Intel Core M-5Y10 vs Intel Core i7-3687U

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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 i7-3687U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3687U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
5 Generation 3
Intel Core M-5Y10 Name Intel Core i7-3687U
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M 5 Group Intel Core i 3000U
Intel Core M Family Intel Core i7
 
 

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 i7-3687U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3687U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
0.8 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.3 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 i7-3687U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3687U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 16
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2011
11.2 Direct X 11.0
14 nm Technology 22 nm
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
192 Shaders 128
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4000
8 Generation 7
 
 

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 h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h264 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 25.6 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 32.0 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
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600
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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

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 i7-3687U is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
BGA 1234 Socket BGA 1023
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Q3/2014 Release date Q1/2013
-- Release price 346 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Broadwell Y Architecture Ivy Bridge U
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes