Intel Core m3-6Y30 vs Intel Pentium N4200

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Performance
Core m3-6Y3030% better
2,7047% of 36,991
Pentium N4200
2,0876% of 36,991

The Core m3-6Y30 has 30% better performance than the Pentium N4200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core m3-6Y30
9.628% of 121.53
Pentium N4200
No data available

The Core m3-6Y30 has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core m3-6Y30 CPU

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q3 2015 with a suggested retail price of $281. It is part of Intel's Core m3 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-Y microarchitecture. The m3-6Y30 is compatible with Intel BGA 1515 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 515 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core m3-6Y30 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core m3-6Y30 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core m3-6Y30 features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 900.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core m3-6Y30 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 515. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core m3-6Y30 has the 549th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.31% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,704 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.62. This is the 199th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Pentium N4200 CPU

The Intel Pentium N4200 is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The N4200 is compatible with Socket 1296 FCBGA motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD Graphics 505 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pentium N4200 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 896 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 0 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium N4200 features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2500.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium N4200 includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD Graphics 505. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The Pentium N4200 has the 608th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore m3--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2015--
Launch Price (MSRP)$281--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core m3-6Y3030% better
2,7047% of 36,991
Pentium N4200
2,0876% of 36,991

The Core m3-6Y30 has 30% better performance than the Pentium N4200 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core m3-6Y30 is ranked 549th with a score of 2,704, and the Pentium N4200 is ranked 608th with a score of 2,087.

Performance per dollar
Core m3-6Y30
9.628% of 121.53
Pentium N4200
No data available

The Core m3-6Y30 has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core m3-6Y30's 9.62 performance per dollar ranks it 199th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core m3-6Y30 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i3-5005U2,711+0%
Celeron J41252,706+0%
Core m3-6Y302,704
Core m5-6Y572,681-1%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5-1%
Core i3-3217U2,111.5-22%
A6-3400M2,092-23%
Pentium N42002,087-23%
PRO A8-9600B2,081-23%
A10 Pro-7350B2,066-24%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core m3-6Y30 orPentium N4200
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-5500U10.2+6%
Core i3-5015U9.87+3%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7+1%
Core i7-5600U9.65+0%
Core m3-6Y309.62
Core m5-6Y579.54-1%
Core m5-6Y549-6%
Core i7-5650U8.92-7%
Core i7-840QM8.25-14%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,704
(+29.56%)
2,087
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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668
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
204
(+25.15%)
163
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85.5
(+64.42%)
52
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
685
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
--
269
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,168
2,170
(+0.09%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,170
(+36.52%)
857
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm14 nm

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
SeriesCore m3--
MicroarchitectureSkylake-Y--
CodenameSkylake-YApollo Lake
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed900.0 MHz1100.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.2 GHz2500.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier9.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
L1 Cache64 KB896 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache4 MB0 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
SocketIntel BGA 1515Socket 1296 FCBGA
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x10--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)5 W6 W
TJ Max100 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore m3-6Y30Pentium N4200
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 515Intel HD Graphics 505
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, HTT, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, AES-NI, TSX, TXT, CLMUL, FMA3, Boost 2.0--

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.