Athlon 64 X2 5600+ vs m5-6Y54

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Aggregate performance score

Core m5-6Y54
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.43
+151%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+
2006
2 cores / 2 threads, 89 Watt
0.57

Core m5-6Y54 outperforms Athlon 64 X2 5600+ by a whopping 151% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking21832817
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m5no data
Power efficiency27.070.61
Architecture codenameSkylake-Y (2015)Windsor (2006−2007)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)December 2006 (17 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data

Detailed specifications

Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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)
Threads42
Base clock speed1.1 GHzno data
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz2.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512K
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm90 nm
Die size98.57 mm2220 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors1750 Million227 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 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
SocketFCBGA1515AM2
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt89 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2no data
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data

Security technologies

Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 515no data
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency900 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+ integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes10no data

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.

m5-6Y54 1.43
+151%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 0.57

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.

m5-6Y54 2278
+152%
Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 903

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.43 0.57
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 89 Watt

m5-6Y54 has a 150.9% higher aggregate performance score, 100% more threads, a 542.9% more advanced lithography process, and 2125% lower power consumption.

The Core m5-6Y54 is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon 64 X2 5600+ in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m5-6Y54 is a notebook processor while Athlon 64 X2 5600+ is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m5-6Y54 and Athlon 64 X2 5600+, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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