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 Family AMD R
Intel Core M 5 Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
Intel Core M-5Y70 Name AMD RX-416GD
5 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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.
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
 
 

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.
Q3/2014 Release date 2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU name AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon)
8 Generation 3
11.2 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 384
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Execution units 6
0.1 GHz GPU frequency 0.58 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VP9 No
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG 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.
pci PCIe pci
DDR3L-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 105 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

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