Intel Core i5-7Y54 vs Intel Core m3-7Y30

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-7Y54 or Intel Core i5-7Y54 – 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 i5-7Y54 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.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7Y54 Name Intel Core m3-7Y30
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
7 Generation 7
Intel Core i 7Y Group Intel Core M 7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y30 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.0 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

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
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 m3-7Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y30 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 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
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 / 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 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.
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
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 4.5 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.
7 W TDP up 7 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
3.5 W TDP down 3.75 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core m3-7Y30 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q3/2016
-- 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 Y Architecture Kaby Lake Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
281 $ Release price 281 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
5355
5355
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
4165
4165

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
3378
3378
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
2746
2746

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1547
1547

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
1387
1387

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
851
851

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
242
242
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
118
118
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C 4T @ 1.0 GHz
107
107