Intel Core i5-7Y54 vs Intel Core m3-7Y32

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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 m3-7Y32 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core m3-7Y32, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
Intel Core i 7Y Group Intel Core M 7
7 Generation 7
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7Y54 Name Intel Core m3-7Y32
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
 
 

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 m3-7Y32 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-7Y32 is 1.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
1.2 GHz Frequency 1.1 GHz
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

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 m3-7Y32 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-7Y32 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615, which has 192 texture shaders
192 Shaders 192
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
9.5 Generation 9.5
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 615 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 615
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
29.9 GB/s Bandwidth 29.8 GB/s
 
 

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.
3.5 W TDP down 3.75 W
7 W TDP up 7 W
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 m3-7Y32 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q4/2016 Release date Q2/2017
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
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
281 $ Release price 281 $
Kaby Lake Y Architecture Kaby Lake Y
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1515
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
5948
5948
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 m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
3075
3075

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1776
1776
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1682
1682

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
1588
1588
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
1583
1583

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
951
951
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
899
899

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
266
266
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
236
236

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-7Y32
2C 4T @ 1.1 GHz
121
121
Intel Core i5-7Y54
2C 4T @ 1.2 GHz
118
118