Ultra 7 164U vs M-5Y10c

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Aggregate performance score

Core M-5Y10c
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.19
Core Ultra 7 164U
2023
12 cores / 14 threads, 9 Watt
9.19
+672%

Core Ultra 7 164U outperforms Core M-5Y10c by a whopping 672% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2359837
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core MIntel Meteor Lake-U
Power efficiency22.5196.57
Architecture codenameBroadwell-Y (2014)Meteor Lake-U (2023)
Release date27 October 2014 (10 years ago)14 December 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$448

Detailed specifications

Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads414
Base clock speed0.8 GHz1.1 GHz
Boost clock speed2 GHz4.8 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Multiplier8no data
L1 cache64K (per core)112 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)12 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 4 nm
Die size50 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature95 °C110 °C
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1234FCBGA2551
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-+
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data
Deep Learning Boost-+
Supported AI Software Frameworks-OpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT

Security technologies

Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5
Maximum memory size16 GB64 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 5300Intel® Graphics
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency800 MHz1.8 GHz
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hz4096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)
Max resolution over eDPno data3840x2400 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1212.2
OpenGL4.34.6

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core M-5Y10c and Core Ultra 7 164U.

PCIe version2.04.0
PCI Express lanes128
PCI supportno data4.0 and 3.0

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

M-5Y10c 1.19
Ultra 7 164U 9.19
+672%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

M-5Y10c 1892
Ultra 7 164U 14598
+672%

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

M-5Y10c 164
Ultra 7 164U 1304
+695%

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

M-5Y10c 66
Ultra 7 164U 225
+241%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 9.19
Recency 27 October 2014 14 December 2023
Physical cores 2 12
Threads 4 14
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 9 Watt

M-5Y10c has 125% lower power consumption.

Ultra 7 164U, on the other hand, has a 672.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 9 years, and 500% more physical cores and 250% more threads.

The Core Ultra 7 164U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core M-5Y10c in performance tests.


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