Intel Core i5-540UM | Intel Core m3-6Y30 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-540UM and the Intel Core m3-6Y30 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-540UM 2 core processor released in Q2/2010 with the Intel Core m3-6Y30 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
Intel Core i5 500 (3) | CPU group | Intel Core M 6 (4) |
1 | Generation | 6 |
Arrandale | Architecture | Skylake Y |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
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-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-540UM is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.20 GHz (2.00 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core m3-6Y30 clocks with 0.90 GHz (2.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
1.20 GHz | Frequency | 0.90 GHz |
2.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.20 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 1.80 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.85 GHz |
5 | GPU Generation | 9 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 3 |
12 | Compute units | 24 |
24 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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 (Westmere) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-540UM, while the Intel Core m3-6Y30 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.8 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
DDR3-800 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
12.8 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
3.00 MB | L2 Cache | -- |
-- | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 10 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 9.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-540UM has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Core m3-6Y30 is 4.5 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
18 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-540UM has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of Intel Core m3-6Y30 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Characteristic | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
BGA 1288 | Socket | BGA 1515 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2010 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
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Intel Core i5-540UM
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
Intel HD Graphics 515 @ 0.85 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i5-540UM
2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz |
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Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-540UM | Intel Core m3-6Y30 |
Unknown | Unknown |