Intel Core i7-3612QM | Intel Core m5-6Y57 | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i7-3612QM and the Intel Core m5-6Y57 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i7-3612QM 4 core processor released in Q2/2012 with the Intel Core m5-6Y57 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2015. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | Intel Core M (16) |
Intel Core i 3000M (29) | CPU group | Intel Core M 6 (4) |
3 | Generation | 6 |
Ivy Bridge H | Architecture | Skylake Y |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-3612QM is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.10 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Intel Core m5-6Y57 clocks with 1.10 GHz (2.80 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Intel Core m5-6Y57 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
8 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.10 GHz | Frequency | 1.10 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.80 GHz |
3.00 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.20 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 4000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.90 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 9 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
16 | Compute units | 24 |
128 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 16 GB |
11.0 | 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 4000 | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 515 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 32 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i7-3612QM, while the Intel Core m5-6Y57 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 i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Intel Core m5-6Y57 |
DDR3L-1333, DDR3L-1600, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | Memory | LPDDR3-1866 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 16 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.8 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 10 |
15.8 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 9.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i7-3612QM has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the Intel Core m5-6Y57 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 i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Intel Core m5-6Y57 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 4.5 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
105 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-3612QM has 6.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 22 nm. The cache of Intel Core m5-6Y57 is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Characteristic | Intel Core m5-6Y57 |
22 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
PGA 988 | Socket | BGA 1515 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
Q2/2012 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
363 $ | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
Intel HD Graphics 515 @ 0.90 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 2.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 1.10 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.10 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz |
Intel Core i7-3612QM
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz |
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Intel Core m5-6Y57
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-3612QM | Intel Core m5-6Y57 |
Unknown | Unknown |