Intel Core m5-6Y57 vs AMD A8-5557M

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Performance
Core m5-6Y5716% better
2,6817% of 36,991
A8-5557M
2,3186% of 36,991

The Core m5-6Y57 has 16% better performance than the A8-5557M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y57
9.548% of 121.53
A8-5557M
No data available

The Core m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 CPU

The Intel Core m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 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 2.8 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 m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57 has the 550th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,681 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.54. This is the 200th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD A8-5557M CPU

The AMD A8-5557M is a 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2013. It is part of AMD's A8 lineup, which is based on the Richland microarchitecture. The A8-5557M is compatible with AMD Socket FP2 motherboards and is fabricated on a 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 8550G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A8-5557M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A8-5557M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 1 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A8-5557M 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 2.1 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 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 A8-5557M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 8550G. 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 A8-5557M has the 585th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.27% 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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore m5A8
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ3 2015Q2 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$281--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core m5-6Y5716% better
2,6817% of 36,991
A8-5557M
2,3186% of 36,991

The Core m5-6Y57 has 16% better performance than the A8-5557M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core m5-6Y57 is ranked 550th with a score of 2,681, and the A8-5557M is ranked 585th with a score of 2,318.

Performance per dollar
Core m5-6Y57
9.548% of 121.53
A8-5557M
No data available

The Core m5-6Y57 has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core m5-6Y57's 9.54 performance per dollar ranks it 200th 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 m5-6Y57 or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Celeron J41252,706+1%
Core m3-6Y302,704+1%
Core m5-6Y572,681
Core m7-6Y752,678.5-0%
Pentium Silver N50002,619-2%
Core i3-4010U2,340-13%
Pentium Gold 4415Y2,319-14%
A8-5557M2,318-14%
Core i5-3339Y2,313-14%
Core M-5Y10c2,311-14%

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 m5-6Y57 orA8-5557M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5015U9.87+3%
Core i3-5005U9.86+3%
Core i7-640M9.7+2%
Core i7-5600U9.65+1%
Core m3-6Y309.62+1%
Core m5-6Y579.54
Core m5-6Y549-6%
Core i7-5650U8.92-7%
Core i7-840QM8.25-14%
Core i7-5550U8.15-15%

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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,681
(+15.66%)
2,318
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
180
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Cinebench R15 Single-Core
101
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,337
(+29.76%)
1,801
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,329
(+28.16%)
1,037
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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm32 nm
Transistors--1,178 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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
SeriesCore m5A8
MicroarchitectureSkylake-YRichland
CodenameSkylake-YRichland
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed1100.0 MHz2.1 GHz
Turbo Clock2.8 GHz3.1 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier11.0x21.0x
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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 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 m5-6Y57A8-5557M
SocketIntel BGA 1515AMD Socket FP2
PCI ExpressPCIe 3.0 x10--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)5 W35 W
Tcase Max--71 °C
TJ Max100 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore m5-6Y57A8-5557M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 515Radeon HD 8550G
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, 3DNow!, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSE4A, AMD64, CnQ, NX bit, AMD-V

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