Intel Core m5-6Y54 vs AMD Ryzen 7 8840U

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Performance
Core m5-6Y54
2,5297% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 8840U592% better
17,50547% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 8840U has 592% better performance than the Core m5-6Y54 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y54
97% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 8840U
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 Ryzen 7 8840U CPU

The AMD Ryzen 7 8840U is a 8-core (16-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2023. It is part of AMD's Ryzen 7 lineup, which is based on the Zen 4 microarchitecture. The 8840U is compatible with AMD Socket FP8 motherboards and is fabricated on TSMC's 4 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon 780M integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Ryzen 7 8840U supports DDR5 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Ryzen 7 8840U 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 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 16 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Ryzen 7 8840U features 8 total cores which can process 16 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 3.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 5.1 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 Ryzen 7 8840U includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon 780M. 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 Ryzen 7 8840U has the 100th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 47.32% 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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore m5Ryzen 7
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2015Q4 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$281--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core m5-6Y54
2,5297% of 36,991
Ryzen 7 8840U592% better
17,50547% of 36,991

The Ryzen 7 8840U has 592% better performance than the Core m5-6Y54 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core m5-6Y54 is ranked 564th with a score of 2,529, and the Ryzen 7 8840U is ranked 100th with a score of 17,505.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y54
97% of 121.53
Ryzen 7 8840U
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 i5-13420H17,616+597%
Ryzen 7 6800H17,606.5+596%
Ryzen 7 8840U17,505+592%
Ryzen 5 7640HS17,294+584%
Ryzen 5 PRO 7640HS17,057+574%
Core m7-6Y752,678.5+6%
Pentium Silver N50002,619+4%
Core m5-6Y542,529
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 orRyzen 7 8840U
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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,529
17,505
(+592.17%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
--
8,455
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
222.5
2,024
(+809.66%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
103
263
(+155.34%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
--
11,144
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
--
2,537
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,267
25,646
(+1,031.27%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,304
3,806
(+191.87%)
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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelTSMC
Process Size14 nm4 nm
Transistors--25,000 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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
SeriesCore m5Ryzen 7
MicroarchitectureSkylake-YZen 4
CodenameSkylake-YHawk Point
Memory SupportDDR3DDR5
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
Cores28
Threads416
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz3.3 GHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz5.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x33.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache4 MB16 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 m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
SocketIntel BGA 1515AMD Socket FP8
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x10PCIe 4.0 x20
Thermal Design Power (TDP)5 W28 W
TJ Max100 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore m5-6Y54Ryzen 7 8840U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 515Radeon 780M
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 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX-512, BMI1, BMI2, SHA, F16C, FMA3, NX-Bit, AMD64, EVP, AMD-V, SMAP, SMEP, SMT, Precision Boost 2, XDNA2

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