Intel Core i5-6300U vs Intel Core m5-6Y57

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Intel Core i5-6300U or Intel Core i5-6300U – 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 Core i5-6300U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6300U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core m5-6Y57 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m5-6Y57, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6300U Name Intel Core m5-6Y57
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core M
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Core M 6
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6300U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6300U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core m5-6Y57 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m5-6Y57 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.2 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6300U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 520, 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 m5-6Y57 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m5-6Y57 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, which has 192 texture shaders
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 520 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 515
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9 Generation 9
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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 29.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
DDR4-2133, DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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.
25 W TDP up None
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
7.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6300U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m5-6Y57 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
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
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Skylake U Architecture Skylake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
281 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
5973
5973
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
4864
4864

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
3158
3158
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
2906
2906

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2021
2021
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1367
1367

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1364
1364
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1195
1195

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
967
967
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
821
821

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
739
739
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
418
418

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
299
299
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
158
158

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6300U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
281
281
Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
227
227