Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs AMD Pro A8-8600B

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Performance
Core m5-6Y5424% better
2,5297% of 36,991
Pro A8-8600B
2,0345% of 36,991

The Core m5-6Y54 has 24% better performance than the Pro A8-8600B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y54
97% of 121.53
Pro A8-8600B
No data available

The Core m5-6Y54 has 7% 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 m5-6Y54 CPU

The Intel Core m5-6Y54 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 m5 lineup, which is based on the Skylake-Y microarchitecture. The m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54 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 1100.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 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 m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54 has the 564th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.84% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,529 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9. This is the 202nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Pro A8-8600B CPU

The AMD Pro A8-8600B is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Pro A8-8600B is compatible with FP4 motherboards and is fabricated on a 28 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon R6 Series integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Pro A8-8600B has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 512 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 2 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pro A8-8600B 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 1600.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3000.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Pro A8-8600B includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon R6 Series. 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 Pro A8-8600B has the 613th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 5.50% 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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore m5--
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 m5-6Y5424% better
2,5297% of 36,991
Pro A8-8600B
2,0345% of 36,991

The Core m5-6Y54 has 24% better performance than the Pro A8-8600B for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core m5-6Y54 is ranked 564th with a score of 2,529, and the Pro A8-8600B is ranked 613th with a score of 2,034.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y54
97% of 121.53
Pro A8-8600B
No data available

The Core m5-6Y54 has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core m5-6Y54's 9 performance per dollar ranks it 202nd 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 m5-6Y54 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+6%
Pentium Silver N50002,619+4%
Core m5-6Y542,529
Core i3-4020Y2,061-19%
Core i5-4210Y2,047-19%
Pro A8-8600B2,034-20%
A10-73002,000.5-21%
Pentium B9701,989-21%
Celeron 3865U1,906-25%
Celeron J40051,877-26%

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 m5-6Y54 orPro A8-8600B
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5005U9.86+10%
Core i7-640M9.7+8%
Core i7-5600U9.65+7%
Core m3-6Y309.62+7%
Core m5-6Y579.54+6%
Core m5-6Y549
Core i7-5650U8.92-1%
Core i7-840QM8.25-8%
Core i7-5550U8.15-9%
Core i7-2960XM7.39-18%

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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,529
(+24.34%)
2,034
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
222.5
(+22.93%)
181
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
103
(+49.28%)
69
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
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1,058
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
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454
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,267
(+3.42%)
2,192
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,304
(+19.63%)
1,090
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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm28 nm
Transistors--3,100 million

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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
SeriesCore m5--
MicroarchitectureSkylake-Y--
CodenameSkylake-YCarrizo
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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz3000.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier11.0x--
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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
L1 Cache64 KB512 KB
L2 Cache256 KB2 MB
L3 Cache4 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 m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
SocketIntel BGA 1515FP4
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x10--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)5 W35 W
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore m5-6Y54Pro A8-8600B
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 515Radeon R6 Series
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.