Core m5-6Y54

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core m5-6Y54

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core m5-6Y54 based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,610 Rank: 1184
Rank Name Score Visual
1180 Core i7-4650U 4,614
+0.1%
1181 Athlon Gold 3150U 4,613
+0.1%
1182 Pentium G3258 4,612
+0%
1183 Core i7-990X 4,612
+0%
1184 Core m5-6Y54 4,610
1185 Core i3-7020U 4,610
+0%
1186 Xeon X5687 4,607
-0.1%
1187 Xeon X3460 4,603
-0.2%
1188 Core i7-950 4,602
-0.2%
1189 Core i7 860 4,602
-0.2%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core m5-6Y54 based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,449 Rank: 1325
Rank Name Score Visual
1321 Core i7-3667U 4,451
+0%
1322 Ryzen 3 3250U 4,451
+0%
1323 Pentium Gold 4415Y 4,450
+0%
1324 A10-7860K 4,450
+0%
1325 Core m5-6Y54 4,449
1326 Phenom II X4 810 4,449
+0%
1327 Core M-5Y70 4,449
+0%
1328 Xeon E5630 4,449
+0%
1329 FX-4170 4,449
+0%
1330 Phenom II X4 980 4,448
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core m5-6Y54 based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,718 Rank: 1140
Rank Name Score Visual
1136 Core i3-3220 4,722
+0.1%
1137 Core i7-2820QM 4,720
+0%
1138 Core i3-7020U 4,720
+0%
1139 Xeon E3-1280 4,720
+0%
1140 Core m5-6Y54 4,718
1141 A10-9700 4,714
-0.1%
1142 Pentium G3240 4,713
-0.1%
1143 Core i5-2320 4,710
-0.2%
1144 Xeon E5-2630 v2 4,709
-0.2%
1145 Xeon E5-2670 4,708
-0.2%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core m5-6Y54 based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,521 Rank: 1373
Rank Name Score Visual
1369 Athlon II X4 640 4,522
+0%
1370 Core i3-3110M 4,522
+0%
1371 Core i5-3337U 4,522
+0%
1372 Pentium G3220T 4,522
+0%
1373 Core m5-6Y54 4,521
1374 Core i5-2520M 4,521
+0%
1375 A6-3670 4,521
+0%
1376 A6-3650 4,521
+0%
1377 A10-7300 4,521
+0%
1378 Celeron G1820T 4,521
+0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core m5-6Y54 based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,486 Rank: 1416
Rank Name Score Visual
1412 Core i7-2677M 4,487
+0%
1413 A10-4600M 4,487
+0%
1414 A8-7410 4,487
+0%
1415 Pentium N3540 4,487
+0%
1416 Core m5-6Y54 4,486
1417 Celeron G3930T 4,486
+0%
1418 Pentium N3710 4,486
+0%
1419 Pentium G3450T 4,486
+0%
1420 Core i3-530 4,486
+0%
1421 Phenom II X3 700e 4,486
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core m5-6Y54 based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,529 Rank: 1223
Rank Name Score Visual
1219 A8-6600K 4,530
+0%
1220 Core i5-4200U 4,530
+0%
1221 Athlon Silver 7120U 4,530
+0%
1222 Core m7-6Y75 4,529
+0%
1223 Core m5-6Y54 4,529
1224 Core i7-2655LE 4,529
+0%
1225 Xeon X5470 4,529
+0%
1226 Core i7-3537U 4,529
+0%
1227 Core i5-4250U 4,529
+0%
1228 Core i3-5010U 4,529
+0%

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Core m5-6Y54 Details

Ranking #1140 in single-core performance with a score of 4718, the Intel Core m5-6Y54 stands out for its surprisingly strong per-core efficiency despite being a four-year-old mobile processor. Released in September 2015 as part of Intel's Skylake-Y lineup, the Core m5-6Y54 was designed for ultra-low-power ultrabooks and thin-and-light devices, where power efficiency and thermal control take precedence over raw performance. Built on a 14 nm process, the chip features a dual-core, four-thread design with a base clock of 1.1 GHz and a turbo boost up to 2.7 GHz, enabling it to handle light multitasking and productivity workloads with relative ease. Its integrated Intel HD 515 graphics, capable of reaching 900 MHz, provides sufficient visual performance for basic multimedia and light gaming, while the 4.5 W TDP ensures it remains cool even under sustained load.

Despite its age, the Core m5-6Y54 holds its own in certain performance categories. In the overall score, it lands at #1184 out of 2060 processors with a score of 4610, placing it ahead of many modern budget and mid-tier CPUs such as the Athlon Silver 3050U and Core i3-7020U. Its single-core performance, however, is its strongest trait—ranking higher than many more recent processors like the A10-9700 and Core i5-2320—highlighting the enduring strength of Intel’s 6th-generation architecture in single-threaded applications. This is particularly notable given that the processor was designed for mobile platforms, where clock speeds and power consumption are tightly constrained.

The Core m5-6Y54 supports a range of modern technologies, including Intel's Hyper-Threading, which allows it to handle four threads simultaneously, enhancing multitasking. It also includes support for AVX and AVX2 instruction sets, which benefit compute-heavy applications such as video encoding and scientific simulations. The processor supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at up to 1866 MT/s via a dual-channel interface, and it uses the PCIe Gen 3 interface with up to 10 lanes for fast data transfer. Its 4 MB of L3 cache, combined with 0.125 MB of L1 and 0.5 MB of L2 cache, helps maintain fast access to frequently used data.

However, in the multicore domain, the Core m5-6Y54 shows its limitations. With only two physical cores and a modest 4.5 W TDP, it struggles to keep pace with modern multi-core processors, ranking #1325 in multicore performance with a score of 4449. While it outperforms some older CPUs like the Phenom II X4 980 and FX-4300, it falls behind nearly every current-generation processor in the top 50 multicore list, which includes high-end desktop and server chips like the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX and Core Ultra 9 285K.

As of March 2026, the Core m5-6Y54 is best suited for legacy systems, budget ultrabooks, or as a secondary processor in low-power applications where energy efficiency and quiet operation are more important than raw performance. Its single-core strength makes it viable for tasks like web browsing, office applications, and light media consumption, but it is clearly outdated for demanding workloads such as 4K video editing, 3D rendering, or modern gaming. For users seeking a balance of performance and battery life in a compact device, the Core m5-6Y54 remains a testament to Intel's early efforts in mobile efficiency, even if it no longer competes with today's standards.
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Intel Core m5-6Y54

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core m5-6Y54
Family: Core
Series: m-6Y
Model Number: m5-6Y54
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1100 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 2700 MHz
Turbo Frequency (2 cores): 2400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 11x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Skylake
Core Name: Skylake
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 78
Socket: BGA 1515
Package: FCBGA-1515
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 4.5 W
Release Price: $281.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 16 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 27.81 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 515
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 900 MHz
Execution Units: 24

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 98.57 mm²
Transistor Count: 1.75 billion
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory MWT ISRT ATT FMA
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