Intel Core M-5Y70 vs AMD RX-416GD

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Intel Core M-5Y70 or Intel Core M-5Y70 – 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-5Y70 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-5Y70, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
The AMD RX-416GD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in 2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-416GD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core M-5Y70 Name AMD RX-416GD
Intel Core M Family AMD R
5 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M 5 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core M-5Y70 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y70 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The AMD RX-416GD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-416GD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core M-5Y70 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y70 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 AMD RX-416GD has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD RX-416GD uses the AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- Max. displays --
Q3/2014 Release date 2015
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Execution units 6
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
8 Generation 3
192 Shaders 384
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.58 GHz
14 nm Technology 28 nm
11.2 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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.
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
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 15 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core M-5Y70 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 AMD RX-416GD is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q3/2014 Release date 2015
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
-- Release price --
BGA 1234 Socket FP4
Monolithic Chip design --
Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Broadwell Y Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
-- Part Number RE416GATY43KA
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 28 nm