Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs AMD A8-5500

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core m5-6Y54 or Intel Core m5-6Y54 – 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 m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The AMD A8-5500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-5500, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core m5-6Y54 Name AMD A8-5500
Intel Core M Family AMD A
6 Generation 2
Intel Core M 6 Group AMD A8-5000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD A8-5500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-5500 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.1 GHz Frequency 3.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-5500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-5500 uses the AMD Radeon HD 7560D, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2012
12 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 7560D
14 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 256
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 4
9 Generation 4
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 AVC Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
 
 

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m5-6Y54 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 A8-5500 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2012
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Skylake Y Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1515 Socket FM2
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 85 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
4747
4747
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
4651
4651

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
4052
4052
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2305
2305

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2804
2804
AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1754
1754

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1428
1428
AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1258
1258

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
698
698
AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
463
463

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2.8
2.8
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2.4
2.4

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1.3
1.3
AMD A8-5500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
0.7
0.7