Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs Intel Xeon Platinum 8284

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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 Xeon Platinum 8284 features 28 processor cores and has the capability to manage 56 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2019 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Xeon Platinum series.
To use the Intel Xeon Platinum 8284, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 3647 socket.
Intel Core m5-6Y54 Name Intel Xeon Platinum 8284
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core M Family Intel Xeon Platinum
6 Generation 2
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Xeon Platinum 8200/9200
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8284 has 28 CPU cores and can calculate 56 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon Platinum 8284 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
1.1 GHz Frequency 3.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 28
2x Cores 28x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 56
 
 

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 Xeon Platinum 8284 does not have integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
Q3/2015 Release date --
12 Direct X --
14 nm Technology --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
24 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
0.9 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
9 Generation --
192 Shaders --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 1.0 TB distributed across 6 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 140.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 6
No ECC Yes
16.0 GB Max. Memory 1.0 TB
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 140.7 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR4-2933
 
 

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 240 W watts.
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 240 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 Xeon Platinum 8284 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 38.5 MB cache.
Skylake Y Architecture Cascade Lake
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Release price --
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2019
4.0 MB L3-Cache 38.5 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1515 Socket LGA 3647
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, AVX-512
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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