Intel Core m3-6Y30 vs Intel Atom x5-E8000

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Intel Core m3-6Y30 or Intel Core m3-6Y30 – 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 m3-6Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-6Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Atom x5-E8000 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom x5-E8000, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Name Intel Atom x5-E8000
6 Generation 5
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M Family Intel Atom
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Atom x5-E8000 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-E8000 is 1.04 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2x Cores 4x
0.9 GHz Frequency 1.04 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-6Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, 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 Atom x5-E8000 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-E8000 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
24 Execution units 12
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
12 Direct X 12
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 Generation 8
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
192 Shaders 96
 
 

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 / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 29.8 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 8.0 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
2 Memory channels 2
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
No ECC No
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
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 5 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 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 Atom x5-E8000 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Skylake Y Architecture Cherry Trail
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 39 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2016
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1170
14 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262
Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz
689
689

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
185
185
Intel Atom x5-E8000
4C 4T @ 1.04 GHz
89
89