Xeon w3-2425 vs m5-6Y57

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Aggregate performance score

Core m5-6Y57
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.53
Xeon w3-2425
2023
6 cores / 12 threads, 130 Watt
12.19
+697%

Xeon w3-2425 outperforms Core m5-6Y57 by a whopping 697% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking2152655
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data48.49
Market segmentLaptopServer
SeriesIntel Core m5no data
Power efficiency27.908.55
Architecture codenameSkylake-Y (2015)Sapphire Rapids (2023−2024)
Release date1 September 2015 (9 years ago)15 February 2023 (1 year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$529

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.1 GHz3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.4 GHz
Bus typeDMI 3.0no data
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
Multiplier11no data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256 KB (per core)2 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)15 MB
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size98.57 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data64 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+

Compatibility

Information on Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 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
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA4677
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt130 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425. 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® AMX, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2, Intel® AVX-512
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP+-
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data+
Deep Learning Boost-+

Security technologies

Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4400
Maximum memory size16 GB2 TB
Max memory channels24
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/sno data
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 515N/A
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 m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 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 m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1064

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.

m5-6Y57 1.53
Xeon w3-2425 12.19
+697%

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.

m5-6Y57 2345
Xeon w3-2425 18655
+696%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.53 12.19
Recency 1 September 2015 15 February 2023
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 130 Watt

m5-6Y57 has 3150% lower power consumption.

Xeon w3-2425, on the other hand, has a 696.7% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, and 200% more physical cores and 200% more threads.

The Xeon w3-2425 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m5-6Y57 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m5-6Y57 is a notebook processor while Xeon w3-2425 is a server/workstation one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m5-6Y57 and Xeon w3-2425, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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