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 M Family Intel Atom
6 Generation 5
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Name Intel Atom x5-E8000
 
 

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.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
0.9 GHz Frequency 1.04 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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.
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
9 Generation 8
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
24 Execution units 12
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.32 GHz
192 Shaders 96
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

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 VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) 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 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.
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
2 Memory channels 2
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.
-- Tjunction max 90 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 5 W
 
 

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.
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Skylake Y Architecture Cherry Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price 39 $
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2016
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1170
-- Part Number --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

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