Intel Core M-5Y10c vs Intel Core M-5Y10a: comparison

Comparison of Intel Core M-5Y10c and Intel Core M-5Y10a: key differences and a full specification table.

Key differences

Both processors match on: core count (2), thread count (4), base clock (800 MHz), maximum clock (2 GHz), TDP (4.5 W), process node (14 nm), maximum memory size (16 GB), memory channels (2), PCIe version (2), maximum integrated graphics clock (800 MHz).

These are specification values: they show differences between the models but do not determine a performance winner. For a specific workload, rely on independent benchmarks.

Key specifications

ParameterIntel Core M-5Y10cIntel Core M-5Y10a
Cores / threads 2 / 4 2 / 4
Max boost clock 2 GHz 2 GHz
TDP 4.5 W 4.5 W
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 5300

Full specification table

Differing values are highlighted. This is not a better/worse rating: numbers from different architectures are not always comparable.

Parameter Intel Core M-5Y10c Intel Core M-5Y10a
General
Model 5Y10c 5Y10a
Codename Broadwell Broadwell
Segment Mobile Mobile
Product line Процессоры Intel Core M 5-го поколения Процессоры Intel Core M 5-го поколения
Process 14 nm 14 nm
Launch date Q4 2014 Q3 2014
Status Discontinued Discontinued
Servicing status End of Servicing Lifetime End of Servicing Lifetime
End of servicing updates 06/30/2021 06/30/2021
Embedded options available No No
CPU
Cores 2 2
Threads 4 4
Multithreading (SMT/HT) Yes Yes
Base clock 800 MHz 800 MHz
Max boost clock 2 GHz 2 GHz
Turbo Boost 2.0 frequency 2 GHz 2 GHz
Cache (level unspecified) 4 MB 4 MB
TDP 4.5 W 4.5 W
Configurable TDP-up 6 W —
Configurable TDP-down 3.5 W —
cTDP-up base frequency 1 GHz —
cTDP-down base frequency 600 MHz —
Scenario design power 3.5 W —
Turbo Boost Yes (2) Yes (2)
64-bit support Yes Yes
Instruction set width 64 bit 64 bit
Instruction set extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Memory
Max memory size 16 GB 16 GB
Memory types LPDDR3, DDR3L LPDDR3, DDR3L
Memory channels 2 2
Max memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
ECC memory supported No No
Graphics
Integrated graphics Intel HD Graphics 5300 Intel HD Graphics 5300
Has integrated graphics Yes Yes
Graphics base frequency 300 MHz 100 MHz
Graphics max frequency 800 MHz 800 MHz
Graphics video max memory 16 GB 16 GB
Max displays 3 3
Max resolution (DP) 2560x1600@60Hz 2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution (HDMI) 2560x1600@60Hz 2560x1600@60Hz
DirectX 12 12
OpenGL 4.3 4.3
Graphics device ID 0x161E 0x161E
Quick Sync Video Yes Yes
Clear Video HD Yes Yes
Graphics output eDP/DP/HDMI eDP/DP/HDMI
InTru 3D Yes Yes
Flexible Display Interface Yes Yes
I/O and interfaces
PCI Express revision 2 2
PCI Express lanes 12 12
PCI Express configurations x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3) x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)
Package and thermal
Sockets supported FCBGA1234 —
Max CPU configuration 1 1
Package size 30mm x 16.5mm 30mm x 16.5mm
TJUNCTION 95 °C 95 °C
Security and virtualization
Virtualization (VT-x / AMD-V) Yes Yes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d) Yes Yes
Extended Page Tables (EPT) Yes Yes
AES-NI Yes Yes
Execute Disable Bit Yes Yes
Intel Trusted Execution Technology No No
Secure Key Yes Yes
Intel OS Guard Yes Yes
Stable IT Platform Program No No
Technologies
Enhanced SpeedStep Yes Yes
Idle States Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies Yes Yes
Identity Protection Technology Yes Yes
Transactional Synchronization Extensions No —
Flex Memory Access Yes Yes
Fast Memory Access Yes Yes
Smart Response Technology Yes Yes

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