Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 vs Intel Core M-5Y31

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Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 or Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 – 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 Xeon E3-1505M v5 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Xeon E3 series.
To use the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The Intel Core M-5Y31 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y31, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Intel Xeon E3 v5 Group Intel Core M 5
5 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 Name Intel Core M-5Y31
Intel Xeon E3 Family Intel Core M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core M-5Y31 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y31 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 0.9 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 uses the Intel HD Graphics P530, 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 M-5Y31 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y31 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2014
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9 Generation 8
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
Intel HD Graphics P530 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
Yes ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 4.5 W watts.
35 W TDP down None
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core M-5Y31 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q4/2014
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
434 $ Release price --
Skylake S Architecture Broadwell Y
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket BGA 1234
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
14074
14074
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3955
3955

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
4296
4296
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1280
1280

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3906
3906
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2482
2482

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
3859
3859
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1162
1162

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
1308
1308
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
722
722

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Xeon E3-1505M v5
4C 8T @ 2.8 GHz
716
716
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
187
187