Intel Core m3-6Y30 vs Intel Core M-5Y31

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Intel Core m3-6Y30 or Intel Core m3-6Y30 – 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 m3-6Y30 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 m3-6Y30, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The Intel Core M-5Y31 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2014 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core M series.
To use the Intel Core M-5Y31, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1234 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Name Intel Core M-5Y31
Intel Core M Family Intel Core M
6 Generation 5
Intel Core M 6 Group Intel Core M 5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Core M-5Y31 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y31 is 0.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
0.9 GHz Frequency 0.9 GHz
4 Threads 4
1.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 1.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core m3-6Y30 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515, 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 M-5Y31 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core M-5Y31 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2014
12 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5300
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9 Generation 8
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.85 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
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode
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 29.8 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 25.6 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
29.8 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core m3-6Y30 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 M-5Y31 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2014
-- 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 Y Architecture Broadwell Y
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1515 Socket BGA 1234
Operating systems
-- Release price --
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 m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3980
3980
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
3955
3955

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2482
2482
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
2285
2285

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1482
1482
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1280
1280

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1262
1262
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
1162
1162

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
769
769
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
722
722

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
187
187
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 0.9 GHz
185
185