Intel Core M-5Y10 vs Intel Core M-5Y10a

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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 M-5Y10a features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y10a, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
Intel Core M 5 Group Intel Core M 5
5 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M-5Y10 Name Intel Core M-5Y10a
 
 

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 M-5Y10a has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y10a is 0.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
0.8 GHz Frequency 0.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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 M-5Y10a has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y10a uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
8 Generation 8
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
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192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
24 Execution units 24
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.1 GHz
0.8 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.8 GHz
11.2 Direct X 11.2
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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.
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4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 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 M-5Y10a is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
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
Q3/2014 Release date Q3/2014
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x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Broadwell Y Architecture Broadwell Y
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1234 Socket BGA 1234
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
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