Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs Intel Celeron N4020C

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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 Celeron N4020C features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 9 generation of the Intel Celeron series.
To use the Intel Celeron N4020C, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1090 socket.
6 Generation 9
Intel Core M Family Intel Celeron
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Celeron J4000/N4000/N5000
Intel Core m5-6Y54 Name Intel Celeron N4020C
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

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 Celeron N4020C has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Celeron N4020C is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
1.1 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.8 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 Celeron N4020C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Celeron N4020C uses the Intel UHD Graphics 600, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
9 Generation 9.5
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2017
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 12
192 Shaders 96
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.65 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 600
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
12 Direct X 12
 
 

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 JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

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 38.4 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 8.0 GB
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR4-2400
Yes AES-NI Yes
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 6 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
None TDP down 4.8 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 Intel Celeron N4020C is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2021
Skylake Y Architecture Gemini Lake
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 10 nm
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1090
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1648
1648
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
705
705

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
875
875
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
402
402

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
217
217
Intel Celeron N4020C
2C 2T @ 1.1 GHz
144
144