The Intel Core m5-6Y57 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 - 2.8 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 m5-6Y57 greatly depends on cooling capabilities and TDP configuration of the related device. While the CPU may be 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.
| Codename | Skylake | ||||||||
| Series | Intel Core m5 | ||||||||
Series: Core m5 Skylake
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| Clock Rate | 1100 - 2800 MHz | ||||||||
| Level 1 Cache | 128 KB | ||||||||
| Level 2 Cache | 512 KB | ||||||||
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | ||||||||
| Number of Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | ||||||||
| Power Consumption (TDP = Thermal Design Power) | 4.5 Watt | ||||||||
| Manufacturing Technology | 14 nm | ||||||||
| Die Size | 99 mm2 | ||||||||
| Max. Temperature | 100 °C | ||||||||
| Socket | BGA | ||||||||
| Features | Dual-Channel DDR3L-1600/LPDDR3-1866 Memory Controller, HyperThreading, AVX, AVX2, Quick Sync, Virtualization, AES-NI, vPro, TXT | ||||||||
| GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 (300 - 900 MHz) | ||||||||
| 64 Bit | 64 Bit support | ||||||||
| Architecture | x86 | ||||||||
| Starting Price | $281 U.S. | ||||||||
| Announcement Date | 09/01/2015 | ||||||||
| Product Link (external) | ark.intel.com | ||||||||
- Average benchmark values for this graphics card
Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Q2: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1 kg
External Review » Panasonic Toughpad FZ-Q2
HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H11EA: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.10", 1.2 kg
External Review » HP Elite x2 1012 G1-L5H11EA
HP Chromebook 13 G1 Core m5: Intel HD Graphics 515, 13.30", 1.2 kg
External Review » HP Chromebook 13 G1, Core m5
Dell Latitude 11-5179: Intel HD Graphics 515, 10.80", 0.8 kg
External Review » Dell Latitude 11-5179
Dell XPS 12 9250-9303: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.3 kg
External Review » Dell XPS 12 9250-9303
Panasonic Toughbook CF-20: Intel HD Graphics 515, 10.10", 1.8 kg
External Review » Panasonic Toughbook CF-20
Toshiba Portege Z20T-C2112: Intel HD Graphics 515, 12.50", 1.5 kg
External Review » Toshiba Portege Z20T-C2112
Dell Latitude 11 5175: Intel HD Graphics 515, 10.80", 0.7 kg
External Review » Dell Latitude 11 5175
Dell Latitude 13 7370: Intel HD Graphics 515, 13.30", 1.2 kg
External Review » Dell Latitude 13 7370
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