Intel Core m3-6Y30 vs Intel Core i5-7Y54

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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 Core i5-7Y54 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
6 Generation 7
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Name Intel Core i5-7Y54
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Core i 7Y
 
 

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 Core i5-7Y54 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7Y54 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
0.9 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

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 Core i5-7Y54 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7Y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
192 Shaders 192
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
24 Execution units 24
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
12 Direct X 12
9 Generation 9.5
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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 / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 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 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 3.5 W
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
None TDP up 7 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 Core i5-7Y54 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
-- Release price 281 $
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
Skylake Y Architecture Kaby Lake Y
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2016
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3980
3980

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3378
3378
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2285
2285

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1482
1482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
769
769

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
185
185