Intel Core M-5Y10a vs AMD A6-4400M

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Intel Core M-5Y10a CPU1 vs CPU2 AMD A6-4400M
Intel Core M-5Y10a AMD A6-4400M

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core M-5Y10a and the AMD A6-4400M and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core M-5Y10a 2 core processor released in Q3/2014 with the AMD A6-4400M which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2012.
Intel Core M (16) Family AMD A (112)
Intel Core M 5 (7) CPU group AMD A6-4000M (2)
5 Generation 2
Broadwell Y Architecture Trinity (Piledriver)
Mobile Segment Mobile
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core M-5Y10a is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.80 GHz (2.00 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD A6-4400M clocks with 2.70 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.

Intel Core M-5Y10a Characteristic AMD A6-4400M
2 Cores 2
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking ? No
0.80 GHz Frequency 2.70 GHz
2.00 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.20 GHz
1.60 GHz Turbo Frequency (All Cores) 3.20 GHz

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core M-5Y10a Characteristic AMD A6-4400M
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Internal Graphics

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.

Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU AMD Radeon HD 7520G
0.10 GHz GPU frequency 0.50 GHz
0.80 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.69 GHz
8 GPU Generation 4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
3 Max. displays 2
24 Compute units 3
192 Shader 192
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
16 GB Max. GPU Memory 1 GB
11.2 DirectX Version 11

Hardware codec support

A 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.

Intel HD Graphics 5300 GPU AMD Radeon HD 7520G
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode Codec h264 Decode
Decode Codec VP9 No
Decode Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
Decode / Encode Codec AVC Decode
Decode Codec VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode Codec JPEG Decode / Encode

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core M-5Y10a, while the AMD A6-4400M supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core M-5Y10a Characteristic AMD A6-4400M
DDR3L-1600 Memory DDR3-1600
16 GB Max. Memory
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
25.6 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache --
4.00 MB L3 Cache 1.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version --
12 PCIe lanes --
6.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth --

Thermal Management

The Intel Core M-5Y10a has a TDP of 4.5 W. The TDP of the AMD A6-4400M is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core M-5Y10a Characteristic AMD A6-4400M
4.5 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core M-5Y10a has 4.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 14 nm. The cache of AMD A6-4400M is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core M-5Y10a Characteristic AMD A6-4400M
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Unknown
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
BGA 1234 Socket FS1r2
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Yes AES-NI Yes
Operating systems
Q3/2014 Release date Q2/2012
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 1 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core M-5Y10a (100%)
AMD A6-4400M (61%)
⌀ Multi core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
Intel Core M-5Y10a (100%)
AMD A6-4400M (64%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
527 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
324 (61%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
1151 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
477 (41%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
Intel HD Graphics 5300 @ 0.80 GHz
307 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
AMD Radeon HD 7520G @ 0.69 GHz
263 (86%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
1905 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
1634 (86%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 0.80 GHz
0 (0%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz
254 (100%)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
82 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
Intel Core M-5Y10a Intel Core M-5Y10a
2C 4T @ 1.60 GHz
166 (100%)
AMD A6-4400M AMD A6-4400M
2C 2T @ 3.20 GHz
0 (0%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core M-5Y10a AMD A6-4400M
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