Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs Intel Atom x5-Z8550

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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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 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-Z8550, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 138 socket.
6 Generation 5
Intel Core m5-6Y54 Name Intel Atom x5-Z8550
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Atom x3/x5/x7
Intel Core M Family Intel Atom
 
 

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is 1.44 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.44 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.4 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Atom x5-Z8550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 400, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.6 GHz
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2015
12 Direct X 12
14 nm Technology 14 nm
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
192 Shaders 96
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 400
9 Generation 8
 
 

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

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 Intel Atom x5-Z8550 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 138
Operating systems
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2016
-- Release price 23 $
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Skylake Y Architecture Cherry Trail
-- Part Number --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1648
1648
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
568
568

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1428
1428
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
827
827

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
875
875
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
202
202

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
217
217
Intel Atom x5-Z8550
4C 4T @ 1.44 GHz
145
145