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Intel Core m5-6Y54

Intel 6Y54

The Intel Core m5-6Y54 is a very power efficient dual-core SoC based on the Skylake architecture and has been launched in September 2015. Thanks to its extremely low TDP, the CPU can be found in passively cooled tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 1.1 - 2.7 GHz (2 cores: max. 2.4 GHz), the chip also integrates an HD Graphics 515 GPU and a dual-channel LPDDR3-1866/DDR3L-1600 memory controller. The chip is manufactured using a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors.

Architecture

Skylake replaces both Haswell and Broadwell and brings the same microarchitecture in every TDP class from 4.5 to 45 W. The extensive improvements of the Skylake design include increased out-of-order buffers, optimized prefetching and branch prediction as well as additional performance gains through Hyper-Threading. Overall, however, performance per clock has been increased by only 5 to 10 percent (compared to Haswell) respectively under 5 percent (compard to Broadwell), which is quite modest for a new architecture ("Tock").

Performance

Actual performance of the Core m5-6Y54 greatly depends on cooling capabilities and TDP configuration of the related device. While the CPU may be almost similar to a Core i5-6200U (Skylake, 15 W) in short benchmarks, its performance will fall short of a Core i3-6100U under continuous full load. Overall, the chip has sufficient power for office and multimedia purposes as well as somewhat more demanding applications.

Graphics

The integrated graphics unit called HD Graphics 515 represents the "GT2" version of the Skylake GPU (Intel Gen. 9). The 24 Execution Units, also called EUs, are clocked at 300 - 900 MHz (limited by available TDP headroom) and offer a performance somewhere in range of the old HD Graphics 4400 (Haswell, 15 W). Only a few games of 2015 can be played smoothly in lowest settings. For more information about performance and features, check our page for the HD Graphics 515.

Power Consumption

Specified at a TDP of 4.5 W (including CPU, GPU and memory controller), the CPU is suited for passively cooled notebooks and tablets. Optionally, the TDP can be lowered to 3.5 watts (cTDP down) or raised to 7 watts (cTDP up), affecting both heat dissipation and performance.

SeriesIntel Core m5
CodenameSkylake

Series: Core m5 Skylake

Intel Core m5-6Y57 compare1.1 - 2.8 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core m5-6Y54 « 1.1 - 2.7 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock Rate1100 - 2700 MHz
Level 1 Cache128 KB
Level 2 Cache512 KB
Level 3 Cache4 MB
Number of Cores / Threads2 / 4
Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power)4.5 Watt
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Die Size99 mm2
Max. Temperature100 °C
SocketBGA
FeaturesDual-Channel DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1866 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI
GPUIntel HD Graphics 515 (300 - 900 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Starting Price$281 U.S.
Announcement Date09/01/2015
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 137     avg: 215     median: 222.5 (1%)     max: 260 Points
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Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 80     avg: 99.3     median: 103 (31%)     max: 111 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 1.59     avg: 2.3     median: 2.4 (3%)     max: 2.75 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.57     avg: 1     median: 1.1 (27%)     max: 1.26 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 3026     avg: 3796     median: 3962 (24%)     max: 4235 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 3848     avg: 6594     median: 6898.5 (5%)     max: 8731 points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 2
min: 9.93     avg: 11.1     median: 11.1 (4%)     max: 12.3 fps
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 2449     avg: 2935     median: 2935 (6%)     max: 3421 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 14.64     avg: 14.8     median: 14.8 (3%)     max: 15.04 s
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 1467     avg: 2533     median: 2529 (7%)     max: 3465 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 1961     avg: 3151     median: 3118 (6%)     max: 3990 Points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Multi-Core
min: 5189     avg: 5415     median: 5522 (10%)     max: 5533 points
Geekbench 3 - Geekbench 3 32 Bit Single-Core
min: 2588     avg: 2736     median: 2784 (54%)     max: 2837 points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 1286     avg: 1326     median: 1309 (2%)     max: 1400 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
min: 95.4     avg: 96.6     median: 96.6 (1%)     max: 97.8 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 23217     avg: 25680     median: 26308.5 (24%)     max: 26885 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Core m5-6Y54 processor

Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review

Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54 Convertible Review

Light, but not that mobile. The smartphone-behemoth Huawei releases a Windows convertible - and aims high by targeting business customers in the premium segment...
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.00" | 1.2 kg
Lenovo Yoga 900S 12ISK Convertible Review

Lenovo Yoga 900S 12ISK Convertible Review

Silent convertible. The 12.5-inch Yoga 900S is one of the most comfortable Yoga convertibles we've used. There are, however, a couple of key drawbacks to keep i...
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.50" | 1 kg
HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

HP EliteBook Folio G1 Subnotebook Review

More than just a gadget?! HP now also offers passively cooled business notebooks and the EliteBook Folio G1 is a particularly light and thin 12.5-inch device. I...
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.50" | 979 g
HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Convertible Review

HP Elite x2 1012 G1 Convertible Review

Business Elite. With the Elite x2 1012 G1, HP takes on Microsoft's Surface Pro 4. The convertible offers a keyboard dock, an active stylus and an LTE modem. At ...
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.10" | 1.2 kg
Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 Convertible Review

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 Convertible Review

The superior Surface Pro? With its IdeaPad Miix 700, Lenovo aims to win potential Surface Pro 4 buyers. A keyboard dock and ActivePen are included and do not ha...
Intel Core m5-6Y54 | Intel HD Graphics 515 | 12.00" | 1.1 kg

HP EliteBook Folio G1-V1C64EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.1 kg
  External Review » HP EliteBook Folio G1-V1C64EA

Medion Akoya P3401T 2in1: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Medion Akoya P3401T 2in1

Lenovo Yoga 710-11-80TX001JCK: Intel HD Graphics 515, 11.60", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 710-11-80TX001JCK

HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H20EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.00", 0.8 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H20EA

Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK-80ML004RMX: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK-80ML004RMX

Huawei MateBook HZ-W19: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.00", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei MateBook HZ-W19

HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H19EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H19EA

Acer Aspire Switch 12S SW7-272-M0JS: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.4 kg
  External Review » Acer Aspire Switch 12S SW7-272-M0JS

HP EliteBook Folio G1-V1C39EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » HP EliteBook Folio G1-V1C39EA

Huawei MateBook m5-6Y54: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.00", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Huawei MateBook m5-6Y57

HP Elitebook Folio G1-V1C40EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » HP Elitebook Folio G1-V1C40EA

HP Spectre x2 12-a002tu: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.10", 0.8 kg
  External Review » HP Spectre x2 12-a002tu

Lenovo Yoga 710-11-80TX000AUS: Intel HD Graphics 515, 11.60", 1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 710-11-80TX000AUS

Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA-C4055T : Intel HD Graphics 515, 13.30", 1.3 kg
  External Review » Asus ZenBook Flip UX360CA-C4055T

HP EliteBook Folio G1 V1C37EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » HP EliteBook Folio G1 V1C37EA

Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK-80ML: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK-80ML

Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.2 GHz: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.00", 0.9 kg
  External Review » Apple MacBook 12 (Early 2016) 1.2 GHz

Asus UX305CA-FC106T: Intel HD Graphics 515, 13.30", 1.2 kg
  External Review » Asus UX305CA-FC106T

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.00", 1.1 kg
  External Review » Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700

HP Elite x2 1012 G1: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.10", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x2 1012 G1, Core m5-6Y54

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Other CPUs of the series Core m5

» Intel Core m5-6Y57
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.8 GHz
» Intel Core m5-6Y54
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.7 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i3-5005U
   2x 2 GHz
+ Intel Core i3-2350M
   2x 2.3 GHz
+ Intel Core i3-2348M
   2x 2.3 GHz
+ Intel Core 2 Duo P9700
   2x 2.8 GHz
+ Intel Core m5-6Y57
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.8 GHz
» Intel Core m5-6Y54
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.7 GHz
- AMD A10-8700P
   4x 1.8 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- AMD Pro A10-8700B
   4x 1.8 GHz - 3.2 GHz
- Intel Pentium Silver N6005
   4x 2 GHz - 3.3 GHz
- Intel Pentium Silver N6000
   4x 1.1 GHz - 3.3 GHz
- Intel Core 2 Duo T9600
   2x 2.8 GHz