Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Core i5-7Y54

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – 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 i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i5-7Y54 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7Y54, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Core i5-7Y54
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core M
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 7Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-7Y54 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7Y54 is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.2 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.6 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, 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 i5-7Y54 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7Y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 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 / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
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 29.9 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 29.9 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3L-1600, 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.
None TDP up 7 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
None TDP down 3.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 i5-7Y54 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q4/2016
-- 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
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
281 $ Release price 281 $
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 i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
7069
7069
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3378
3378
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3270
3270

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1937
1937
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236