Intel Core i7-7920HQ vs Intel Core M-5Y10c

Comparative analysis of Intel Core i7-7920HQ and Intel Core M-5Y10c processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, 3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).

 

Differences

Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-7920HQ

  • CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 1 month(s) later
  • 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
  • 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
  • Around 105% higher clock speed: 4.10 GHz vs 2.00 GHz
  • Around 5% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 95 °C
  • 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
  • 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
  • 4x more maximum memory size: 64 GB vs 16 GB
  • 2x better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2227 vs 1111
  • 3.9x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7374 vs 1892
  • Around 99% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 939 vs 471
  • 3.5x better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 3471 vs 981
  • Around 1% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.648 vs 0.643
  • 2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames): 1881 vs 857
  • 2.2x better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps): 1881 vs 857
Specifications (specs)
Launch date 3 January 2017 vs 1 December 2014
Number of cores 4 vs 2
Number of threads 8 vs 4
Maximum frequency 4.10 GHz vs 2.00 GHz
Maximum core temperature 100°C vs 95 °C
L1 cache 256 KB vs 128 KB
L2 cache 1 MB vs 512 KB
L3 cache 8 MB vs 4 MB
Maximum memory size 64 GB vs 16 GB
Benchmarks
PassMark - Single thread mark 2227 vs 1111
PassMark - CPU mark 7374 vs 1892
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 939 vs 471
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3471 vs 981
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.648 vs 0.643
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1881 vs 857
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1881 vs 857

Reasons to consider the Intel Core M-5Y10c

  • 9x lower typical power consumption: 4.5 Watt vs 45 Watt
  • 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 12.294 vs 5.257
  • Around 26% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 99.709 vs 79.392
  • 3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 7.247 vs 2.417
  • 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 14.666 vs 6.313
  • Around 51% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames): 1613 vs 1071
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 2750 vs 1985
  • Around 51% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps): 1613 vs 1071
  • Around 39% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 2750 vs 1985
Specifications (specs)
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 4.5 Watt vs 45 Watt
Benchmarks
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 12.294 vs 5.257
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 99.709 vs 79.392
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 7.247 vs 2.417
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 14.666 vs 6.313
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1613 vs 1071
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 2750 vs 1985
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1613 vs 1071
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 2750 vs 1985

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: Intel Core i7-7920HQ
CPU 2: Intel Core M-5Y10c

PassMark - Single thread mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
2227
1111
PassMark - CPU mark
CPU 1
CPU 2
7374
1892
Geekbench 4 - Single Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
939
471
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core
CPU 1
CPU 2
3471
981
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
5.257
12.294
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
79.392
99.709
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
0.648
0.643
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
2.417
7.247
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s)
CPU 1
CPU 2
6.313
14.666
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1881
857
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1071
1613
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1985
2750
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1881
857
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1071
1613
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)
CPU 1
CPU 2
1985
2750
Name Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core M-5Y10c
PassMark - Single thread mark 2227 1111
PassMark - CPU mark 7374 1892
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 939 471
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 3471 981
3DMark Fire Strike - Physics Score 0
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) 5.257 12.294
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) 79.392 99.709
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) 0.648 0.643
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) 2.417 7.247
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) 6.313 14.666
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) 1881 857
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) 1071 1613
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) 1985 2750
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) 1881 857
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) 1071 1613
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) 1985 2750

Compare specifications (specs)

Intel Core i7-7920HQ Intel Core M-5Y10c

Essentials

Architecture codename Kaby Lake Broadwell
Launch date 3 January 2017 1 December 2014
Launch price (MSRP) $378 $281
Place in performance rating 1965 1968
Processor Number i7-7920HQ 5Y10c
Series 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors 5th Generation Intel® Core™ M Processors
Status Launched Launched
Vertical segment Mobile Mobile
Price now $281
Value for money (0-100) 2.95

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.10 GHz 800 MHz
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI
L1 cache 256 KB 128 KB
L2 cache 1 MB 512 KB
L3 cache 8 MB 4 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm 14 nm
Maximum core temperature 100°C 95 °C
Maximum frequency 4.10 GHz 2.00 GHz
Number of cores 4 2
Number of threads 8 4
Die size 82 mm
Transistor count 1300 Million

Memory

Max memory channels 2 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 37.5 GB/s 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 64 GB 16 GB
Supported memory types DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133, DDR3L-1600 LPDDR3 1333/1600; DDR3L/DDR3L-RS 1600

Graphics

Device ID 0x591B 0x161E
Graphics base frequency 350 MHz 300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.10 GHz 800 MHz
Graphics max frequency 1.1 GHz 800 MHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 64 GB 16 GB
Processor graphics Intel® HD Graphics 630 Intel® HD Graphics 5300
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
DVI
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

4K resolution support
Max resolution over DisplayPort 4096x2304@60Hz 2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP 4096x2304@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 4096x2304@30Hz 2560x1600@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 12 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.5 4.3

Compatibility

Configurable TDP-down 35 W 3.5 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1 1
Package Size 42mm x 28mm 30mm x 16.5mm
Sockets supported FCBGA1440 FCBGA1234
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 45 Watt 4.5 Watt
Configurable TDP-down Frequency 600 MHz
Configurable TDP-up 6 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency 1.00 GHz
Scenario Design Power (SDP) 3.5 W

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 16 12
PCI Express revision 3.0 2.0
PCIe configurations Up to 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 x1 (6), x2 (4), x4 (3)

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® My WiFi technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Speed Shift technology
Thermal Monitoring
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Intel® Fast Memory Access

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)