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).

Intel Core i7-7920HQ

Intel Core M-5Y10c

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
Around 97% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 2201 vs 1119
3.8x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 7282 vs 1906
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	2201 vs 1119
PassMark - CPU mark	7282 vs 1906
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

2201

1119

PassMark - CPU mark

CPU 1

CPU 2

7282

1906

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	2201	1119
PassMark - CPU mark	7282	1906
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	1963	1966
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)