Intel Core i5-5250U | Intel Core M-5Y71 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-5250U or Intel Core M-5Y71 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i5-5250U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-5250U was released in Q1/2015. The Intel Core M-5Y71 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.90 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core M-5Y71 was released in Q4/2014. |
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Intel Core i5 (334) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
Intel Core i 5000U (16) | CPU group | Intel Core M 5 (7) |
5 | Generation | 5 |
Broadwell U | Architecture | Broadwell Y |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Intel Core i5-4250U | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-5250U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5250U is 1.60 GHz (2.70 GHz) while the Intel Core M-5Y71 has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core M-5Y71 is at 1.20 GHz (2.90 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-5250U | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.60 GHz | Frequency | 1.20 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.90 GHz |
2.50 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.20 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-5250U or Intel Core M-5Y71 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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Intel HD Graphics 6000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
8 | GPU Generation | 8 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
48 | Compute units | 24 |
384 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
8 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
11.2 | DirectX Version | 11.2 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 6000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 5300 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-5250U can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core M-5Y71 supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 25.6 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-5250U | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
LPDDR3-1866, DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3L-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
12 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 6.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-5250U is 15 W, while the Intel Core M-5Y71 has a TDP of 4.5 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-5250U | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
9.5 W | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-5250U is manufactured in 14 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The Intel Core M-5Y71 is manufactured in 14 nm and has a 4.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-5250U | Characteristic | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
14 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1168 | Socket | BGA 1234 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q4/2014 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
Intel HD Graphics 6000 @ 1.00 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
Intel HD Graphics 5300 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core M-5Y71
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-5250U | Intel Core M-5Y71 |
Apple MacBook Air (2015) | Unknown |