M-5Y10c vs m3-7Y32

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Aggregate performance score

Core m3-7Y32
2017
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72
+44.5%
Core M-5Y10c
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.19

Core m3-7Y32 outperforms Core M-5Y10c by a considerable 45% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20342342
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core m3Intel Core M
Power efficiency36.1722.52
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Broadwell-Y (2014)
Release date21 April 2017 (7 years ago)27 October 2014 (10 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$281

Detailed specifications

Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.1 GHz0.8 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB4 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data50 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Number of transistorsno data1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515FCBGA1234
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt4.5 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response++
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 615Intel HD Graphics 5300
Max video memory16 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz800 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1012

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.

m3-7Y32 1.72
+44.5%
M-5Y10c 1.19

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.

m3-7Y32 2733
+44.5%
M-5Y10c 1892

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

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

m3-7Y32 265
+61.6%
M-5Y10c 164

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.

m3-7Y32 120
+81.8%
M-5Y10c 66

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 1.19
Integrated graphics card 1.87 1.04
Recency 21 April 2017 27 October 2014

m3-7Y32 has a 44.5% higher aggregate performance score, 79.8% faster integrated GPU, and an age advantage of 2 years.

The Core m3-7Y32 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core M-5Y10c in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m3-7Y32 and Core M-5Y10c, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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