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Intel Core M-5Y51

Intel 5Y51

The Intel Core M-5Y51 is an ULV (ultra-low voltage) dual-core SoC based on the Broadwell architecture launched in late 2014. Thanks to its TDP of just 4.5 W (configurable), the CPU is suited for passively cooled tablets and 2-in-1 notebooks. In addition to two CPU cores with Hyper-Threading clocked at 1.1 - 2.6 GHz, the chip also integrates an HD Graphics 5300 GPU and a dual-channel LPDDR3/DDR3L(-RS) memory controller up to 25.6 GB/s. The chip is manufactured in a 14 nm process with FinFET transistors.

Architecture

Broadwell represents the "Tick" in Intel's Tick-Tock model, which means a shrink of its predecessor Haswell. The new 14 nm manufacturing process with three-dimensional FinFET transistors allows not only improvements in energy efficiency, but also a significantly smaller die size fit for more compact packages and devices.

Further advantages result from the revised microarchitecture of Broadwell. Due to its improved branch prediction, bigger buffer sizes (1500 instead of 1000 entries in the L2 TLB) and other tweaks, the performance per clock has been increased by more than 5 percent over its predecessor. There are also some new instruction set extensions designed for cryptographic applications.

Performance 

The Core M-5Y51 offers a very wide turbo range from 1.1 - 2.6 GHz; however, the actual frequency is largely limited by the TDP. While the CPU is similar to a Core i5-4300U (Haswell, 15 W) in short benchmarks, its performance will begin to degrade under continuous full load. Accordingly, the main purpose of Broadwell's higher power efficiency is to reduce power consumption instead of improving raw performance.

Overall, the Core M-5Y51 should be sufficient for office and multimedia purposes as well as more demanding applications.

Graphics

The integrated HD Graphics 5300 offers 24 Execution Units (EUs) clocked at 300 - 900 MHz. Similar to the CPU core, the GPU architecture (Intel Gen 8) has been thoroughly revised for improved performance-per-clock. However, the GPU frequency will be also limited by the TDP, which will prevent significant performance boosts over the older HD 4200 under continuous 3D load. Current games as of 2014 should be playable in low settings and XGA resolution.

Broadwell is the first Intel chip to fully support DirectX 11.2 as well as OpenCL 1.3/2.0 and OpenGL 4.3. Video will output natively via DisplayPort 1.2 or HDMI 1.4a. However, the new HDMI 2.0 standard is not officially supported.

Power Consumption

With a TDP of only 4.5 W, the Core M-5Y51 draws noticeably less power than the Haswell Y-series (11.5 W). However, the TDP can be set to different values such as 3.5 or 6 W, affecting clock rates and performance (6 W: 1.3 GHz base clock, 3.5 W: 0.6 GHz base clock). The CPU can be passively cooled even in thin tablets.

SeriesIntel Core M
CodenameBroadwell

Series: Core M Broadwell

Intel Core M-5Y71 compare1.2 - 2.9 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y51 « 1.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y70 compare1.1 - 2.6 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y31 compare0.9 - 2.4 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y10c compare0.8 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y10a compare0.8 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Intel Core M-5Y10 compare0.8 - 2 GHz2 / 4 cores4 MB L3
Clock Rate1100 - 2600 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
Transistor Count1300 Million
Manufacturing Technology14 nm
Die Size82 mm2
Max. Temperature95 °C
SocketFCBGA1234
FeaturesHD Graphics 5300 (300 - 900 MHz), Dual-Channel DDR3L(-RS)/LPDDR3 Memory Controller (max. 800 MHz, 25.6 GB/s), HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI
GPUIntel HD Graphics 5300 (300 - 900 MHz)
64 Bit64 Bit support
Architecturex86
Announcement Date12/01/2014
Product Link (external)ark.intel.com

Benchmarks

Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 144     avg: 149.7     median: 152 (1%)     max: 153 Points
Cinebench R15 - Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 81     avg: 83     median: 84 (25%)     max: 84 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Multi 64 Bit
min: 1.6     avg: 1.7     median: 1.7 (2%)     max: 1.72 Points
Cinebench R11.5 - Cinebench R11.5 CPU Single 64 Bit
min: 0.94     avg: 1     median: 1 (24%)     max: 0.99 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (32bit)
min: 3111     avg: 3192     median: 3190 (19%)     max: 3276 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (32bit)
min: 5046     avg: 5236     median: 5291 (4%)     max: 5370 points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Multi (64bit)
min: 6557     avg: 6622     median: 6621.5 (5%)     max: 6686 Points
Cinebench R10 - Cinebench R10 Rend. Single (64bit)
min: 4097     avg: 4142     median: 4142 (5%)     max: 4187 Points
X264 HD Benchmark 4.0 - x264 Pass 1
min: 50     avg: 54.9     median: 54.9 (13%)     max: 59.7 fps
3DMark 06 - CPU - 3DMark 06 - CPU
min: 2101     avg: 2127     median: 2127 (5%)     max: 2153 Points
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 1M *
min: 15     avg: 15.4     median: 15.5 (3%)     max: 15.62 s
Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 2M *
min: 35     avg: 35.4     median: 35.3 (2%)     max: 35.77 s
Super Pi Mod 1.5 XS 32M - Super Pi mod 1.5 XS 32M *
min: 887     avg: 898     median: 902 (4%)     max: 904 s
3DMark 11 - 3DM11 Performance Physics
min: 2102     avg: 2117     median: 2122 (6%)     max: 2126 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Ice Storm Physics
min: 19769     avg: 20120     median: 20212 (16%)     max: 20379 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Cloud Gate Physics
min: 1717     avg: 1744     median: 1753 (4%)     max: 1763 Points
3DMark - 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Physics
min: 2436     avg: 2456     median: 2456 (4%)     max: 2476 Points
Mozilla Kraken 1.1 - Kraken 1.1 Total Score *
min: 2898     avg: 2913     median: 2913 (3%)     max: 2928 ms
Sunspider - Sunspider 1.0 Total Score *
min: 124.3     avg: 128.9     median: 128.9 (1%)     max: 133.4 ms
Octane V2 - Octane V2 Total Score
min: 10346     avg: 10407     median: 10406.5 (9%)     max: 10467 Points
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Reviews for the Intel Core M-5Y51 processor

HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible Review

HP Elite x2 1011 G1 Convertible Review

Limited performance. HP advertises its new business detachable as: "The one device you need...". In fact, the Elite x2 is a versatile multi-talent, but it ultim...
Intel Core M-5Y51 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 11.60" | 1.7 kg
HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Ultrabook Review

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1 Ultrabook Review

Little jack of all trades. The manufacturer describes its new EliteBook as a sturdy travel companion. The build and emissions impress us, but compromises have t...
Intel Core M-5Y51 | Intel HD Graphics 5300 | 12.50" | 1.2 kg

HP Elite x2 1011 G1: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 11.60", 1.7 kg
  External Review » HP Elite x2 1011 G1

Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-107: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 12.50", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-107

HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 12.50", 1.2 kg
  External Review » HP EliteBook Folio 1020 G1

Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10G: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 12.50", 1.5 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-10G

Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-103: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 12.50", 1.6 kg
  External Review » Toshiba Portege Z20t-B-103

HP Elitebook Folio 1020: Intel HD Graphics 5300, 12.50", 1 kg
  External Review » HP Elitebook Folio 1020

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Other CPUs of the series Core M

» Intel Core M-5Y71
   2x 1.2 GHz - 2.9 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y51
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y70
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y31
   2x 0.9 GHz - 2.4 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y10c
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y10a
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y10
   2x 0.8 GHz - 2 GHz

Surrounding CPUs

+ Intel Core i5-2557M
   2x 1.7 GHz - 2.7 GHz
+ AMD A10-5745M
   4x 2.1 GHz - 2.9 GHz
+ AMD A8-5550M
   4x 2.1 GHz - 3.1 GHz
+ AMD A8-5557M
   4x 2.1 GHz - 3.1 GHz
+ Intel Core m3-6Y30
   2x 0.9 GHz - 2.2 GHz
» Intel Core M-5Y51
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
- Intel Core M-5Y70
   2x 1.1 GHz - 2.6 GHz
- Intel Celeron 4205U
   2x 1.8 GHz
- Intel Celeron 3867U
   2x 1.8 GHz
- Intel Celeron 3865U
   2x 1.8 GHz
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   4x 2.1 GHz - 3.3 GHz