Intel Core M-5Y31 | AMD FX-4170 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core M-5Y31 or AMD FX-4170 - 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 M-5Y31 has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core M-5Y31 was released in Q4/2014. The AMD FX-4170 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4170 was released in Q1/2012. |
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Intel Core M (16) | Family | AMD FX (30) |
Intel Core M 5 (7) | CPU group | AMD FX-4100/4200 (5) |
5 | Generation | 1 |
Broadwell Y | Architecture | Zambezi (Bulldozer) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core M-5Y31 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 0.90 GHz (2.40 GHz). The AMD FX-4170 has 4 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 4.20 GHz (4.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core M-5Y31 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
0.90 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
2.40 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 4.40 GHz |
1.80 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 5300 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.30 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
0.85 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
8 | GPU Generation | -- |
14 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
24 | Compute units | -- |
192 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
16 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.2 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 5300 | GPU | no iGPU |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
Decode | Codec VP9 | No |
Decode | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core M-5Y31 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-4170 can connect up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. |
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Intel Core M-5Y31 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
DDR3L-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1866 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 29.9 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 8.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core M-5Y31 has a TDP of 4.5 W, that of the AMD FX-4170 is 125 W. |
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Intel Core M-5Y31 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
4.5 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 125 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core M-5Y31 has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD FX-4170 cache has a total of 8.00 MB. |
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Intel Core M-5Y31 | Characteristic | AMD FX-4170 |
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 | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
BGA 1234 | Socket | AM3+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q4/2014 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
-- | Release price | 120 $ |
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Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
Intel HD Graphics 5300 @ 0.85 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Intel Core M-5Y31
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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AMD FX-4170
4C 4T @ 4.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core M-5Y31 | AMD FX-4170 |
Unknown | Unknown |