Intel Core m3-6Y30 vs Intel Core m5-6Y54

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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 m5-6Y54 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
To use the Intel Core m5-6Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Core M 6
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Name Intel Core m5-6Y54
6 Generation 6
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 m5-6Y54 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m5-6Y54 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 4
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.1 GHz
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
0.9 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
 
 

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 m5-6Y54 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m5-6Y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Max. displays --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
9 Generation 9
12 Direct X 12
192 Shaders 192
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
 
 

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

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 --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 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 Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Skylake Y Architecture Skylake Y
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
14 nm Technology 14 nm
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
4651
4651
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3980
3980

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2804
2804
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2285
2285

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1648
1648
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1482
1482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1428
1428
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
875
875
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
769
769

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
521
521
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
278
278

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
250
250
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
159
159

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
217
217
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
185
185