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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£250
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2584
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Intel Core i5 7y54 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

3.2

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.9

Platform

1.0%

6.7

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 1.9
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.7

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.2

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.5

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 is a power-efficient, dual-core mobile processor from the Kaby Lake family, featuring 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, a 1.20 GHz base frequency, and a 3.20 GHz max turbo frequency. Built on a 14nm process, it includes 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache and integrated Intel HD Graphics 615, which supports 4K resolution at 60Hz. Its primary advantage is an exceptionally low 4.5W TDP, making it ideal for fanless, ultra-thin laptops and tablets that require silent operation and long battery life. However, it suffers from significant performance throttling under sustained workloads due to its thermal constraints and has limited multitasking capabilities compared to standard 15W Core i5 models.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 7y54

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.9
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a technical score of 3.94 points, which is lower than that of 83.5% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

5.5
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.5 points, which is lower than 85.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 7y54 belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1515
Intel Core i5 7y54 uses the FCBGA1515 CPU socket, which is older than that of 78.9% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 7y54 uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i5 7y54 has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i5 7y54 offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 7y54 offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

3.2 GHz
Intel Core i5 7y54 reaches a boost clock of 3.2 GHz which is lower than that of 89.5% of processors and equal to that of 2% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 1.2 GHz
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a base clock of 2x1.2 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 7y54 uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 7y54 is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

4 MB
Intel Core i5 7y54 has an L3 cache of 4 MB which is smaller than that of 70.2% of processors and equal to that of 14.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i5 7y54 has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Core i5 7y54 has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports DDR DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3, which is older than that of 85.6% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,866 MHz
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports memory speeds up to 1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 84.5% of processors and equal to 2.7% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

LPDDR3-1866 MHz
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to LPDDR3-1866 MHz, which is lower than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to 1.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 7y54 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 615
Intel Core i5 7y54 uses the Intel HD Graphics 615 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 77.3% of processors and equal to that in 0.4% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 7y54 has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 7y54 has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), JPEG (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 79.7% of processors and equal to 0.7% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

4.5 W
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a TDP of 4.5 W which is lower than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

4.5 W
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a base power of 4.5 W which is lower than that of 99.1% of processors and equal to that of 0.9% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

7 W
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a boost power of 7 W which is lower than that of 97.3% of processors and equal to that of 1.1% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 7y54 has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 7y54 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 7y54 vs the average processor

  • 90% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.4.5 W vs 45 W
  • 89.1% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (7 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (7 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.7 W vs 64 W
  • 90% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.4.5 W vs 45 W
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
    What it is: The amount of L3 cache effectively available per CPU core.
    When it matters: When you are comparing how much shared cache each core can draw on in deeper technical analysis.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2 MB/core

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has more L3 cache per core than the average processor (2 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 90% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower base power draw than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 89.1% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (7 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 90% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 7y54 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 4 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has an older release date than the average processor (2,016 vs 2,020).
    August 2016
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 7y54 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 7y54 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
  • 40.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,470 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 37.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (923 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 75.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,584 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 63.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,728 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 50% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 50% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (4 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 16 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (12 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 50% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 34.9% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (29.8 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 6 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (10 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 36.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,866 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i5 7y54 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 7y54 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 615 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 40.8% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,470 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,470 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,470 vs 2,483
  • 25.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 37.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (923 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects single-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you care about snappy everyday performance in lighter apps, browsing, office work, or tasks that do not scale well across many cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >2000

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (923 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.923 vs 1,471
  • 75.5% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,584 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,584 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,584 vs 10,532.5
  • 63.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,728 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,728 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,728 vs 4,793
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
    What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
    When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <10 nm

    Intel Core i5 7y54 has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.14 nm vs 12 nm
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 7y54?

  • Extremely low power consumption (4.5W TDP), making it ideal for fan-less, portable designs
  • Excellent for daily productivity, light office work, and video streaming
  • High turbo clock speed allows it to handle short peak loads effectively for a low-power chip
  • Efficient hardware decoding support for H.265/HEVC and VP9 codecs
  • Provides good battery life for mobile devices like tablets and ultrabooks

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 7y54?

  • Weak sustained performance as clock speeds drop significantly under long-term workloads
  • Not suitable for modern gaming; even older titles often require the lowest settings
  • Limited to 2 cores and 4 threads, which can bottleneck demanding multitasking or heavy apps
  • Actual performance is often comparable to older m5 or lower-tier U-series processors despite the 'i5' branding
  • Integrated HD Graphics 615 is underpowered for professional creative tasks like heavy rendering

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ultrabookreview.com
03/11/2025
Acer Spin 7 SP714-51 review - ultra-slim convertible with fanless Intel i5-7Y54

The UltrabookReview assessment highlights the Acer Spin 7 as an ultra-slim, fanless 14-inch convertible with a premium, 11mm thin all-black aluminium chassis and a near-borderless screen. Pros include its aesthetic design, silent operation, and portability, though it is limited to a low-power Core Y-series processor designed for daily tasks rather than heavy performance. Significant...Read more

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techradar.com
24/04/2020
Apple MacBook (2017) review: thin, light and beautiful

The 2017 Apple MacBook review by TechRadar highlights the 12-inch laptop as a premier, ultra-portable device featuring a lightweight, brushed aluminum design and a vibrant Retina display. While performance is enhanced with 7th-generation Intel processors and improved keyboard tactile feedback via second-generation butterfly switches, the machine is best suited for light productivity...Read more

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ultrabookreview.com
16/09/2016
Acer Swift 7 S7-371 review - thin-and-light ultraportable with Intel Kaby Lake

The Acer Swift 7 (SF713-51) is a premium, ultra-thin laptop characterized by its 9.98 mm, all-aluminum black-and-gold chassis and a fanless, silent design, according to UltrabookReview. It features a high-quality 13.3-inch Full HD display with Gorilla Glass, but performance is limited by a low-power Intel Y-series processor aimed at daily tasks rather than heavy workloads. Key...Read more

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liliputing.com
22/10/2016
Some Intel Kaby Lake-Y benchmarks (4.5 watt Core i5-7Y54)

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 is a 4.5-watt, fanless processor designed for extreme efficiency in ultra-thin devices, with benchmarks showing performance similar to the previous-generation Core m5-6Y54 rather than standard i5 chips. Key pros include a silent, fanless operation, capable everyday productivity, and superior media capabilities featuring 10-bit HEVC/VP9 hardware decoding for 4K...Read more

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techradar.com
22/11/2019
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 review - Page 2 - TechRadar

The Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is an experimental 2-in-1 featuring a unique, highly portable design that replaces a physical keyboard with a 10.8-inch E Ink display. While offering a stunning QHD main display, the device suffers from an underpowered, outdated 7th-gen processor and only 4GB of RAM, leading to sluggish performance under heavy loads. Despite the innovative dual-screen...Read more

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techradar.com
18/01/2018
Acer Swift 7 (2017) review - TechRadar

The 2017 Acer Swift 7 is a premium, ultra-slim laptop measuring under one centimeter thick, featuring an attractive black and gold anodized aluminum chassis, a vibrant 13.3-inch FHD display, and a large, precise trackpad. However, this design leads to significant cons, including a lack of keyboard backlighting, only two USB-C ports without Thunderbolt 3, and a chassis that easily...Read more

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cpu.userbenchmark.com
30/03/2026
Intel Core i5-7Y54 - CPU UserBenchmarks

The Intel Core i5-7Y54 is a dual-core Kaby Lake processor designed for ultra-thin, fanless devices with a 4.5W TDP. It features a 1.2 GHz base clock and supports high-efficiency media decoding, focusing on battery life and portability. Performance pros include excellent power efficiency and high turbo speeds for short bursts, making it suitable for light office work and 4K...Read more

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techspot.com
20/11/2017
Eve V Review > System Performance

The TechSpot review highlights that the Eve V's fanless Intel Y-series processors offer silent operation but lag in performance, with Handbrake rendering 50% slower and Cinebench scores 47% lower than U-series alternatives. Pros include excellent performance for light tasks, a fast PCIe NVMe SSD, and Thunderbolt 3 support for eGPUs to overcome weak integrated graphics. Cons focus on...Read more

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techspot.com
08/03/2017
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Review - TechSpot

The TechSpot review of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) highlights its fanless design and silent operation, powered by Intel’s Y-series processors, which are suitable for daily tasks but roughly 22% slower than traditional U-series ultrabooks. While offering excellent build quality and a high-quality "InfinityEdge" display, the convertible is limited by a restricted port selection...Read more

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notebookcheck.net
26/03/2018
Huawei MateBook E (i5-7Y54, HD615) Convertible Review

The Huawei MateBook E (i5-7Y54) is a thin, 6.9mm, 2-in-1 convertible featuring a high-quality 12-inch 2160x1440 IPS display and a refined, stable keyboard folio. The fanless Core i5 processor provides silent operation suitable for daily office work and web browsing, though it lacks the performance of U-series processors for intensive tasks. Significant limitations include a single...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
05/12/2016
Acer Swift 7 with Core i5-7Y54 doesn't seem faster than the Core m5-6Y54

The LaptopMedia review of the Acer Swift 7 highlights a significant performance bottleneck, finding that the Core i5-7Y54 (Kaby Lake) CPU performs no faster than its predecessor, the Core m5-6Y54, due to severe throttling. Stress tests indicated that the fanless design and thin chassis prevent the CPU from reaching its maximum turbo frequency, limiting it to a peak of 2.2 GHz before...Read more

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minimachines.net
24/10/2016
First tests of the Intel Kaby Lake-Y Core i5-7Y54

The MiniMachines review highlights the Intel Core i5-7Y54 as a rebrand of the Kaby Lake-Y series designed for fanless, ultra-thin devices with a 4.5W TDP. While featuring a high 3.2 GHz Turbo Boost, the processor is primarily suited for light, bursty workloads rather than sustained heavy use, showing significant performance drops under load. Key advantages include 10-bit HEVC/VP9...Read more

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muycomputer.com
24/10/2016
This is how the Core i5-7Y54 performs: a chip with a TDP of just 4.5W

The Intel Core i5-7Y54, analyzed by MuyComputer, is a 7th-gen Kaby Lake processor tailored for ultra-thin, fanless devices, operating at a 4.5W TDP. While branded as an "i5," it serves as the low-power successor to the Core m5-6Y54, prioritizing extreme portability over sustained performance. Key pros include excellent energy efficiency, superior hardware-accelerated 4K video...Read more

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hwupgrade.it
18/07/2017
Dell XPS 13: One of the most compact 2-in-1s

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is recognized as a compact, premium convertible featuring a 13.4-inch 16:10 display with nearly non-existent InfinityEdge bezels, enclosed in aluminum and carbon fiber. It boasts strong performance via Intel "Tiger Lake" processors with Iris Xe graphics, excellent battery life, and secure biometric options like Windows Hello and a fingerprint reader. However,...Read more

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tweakers.net
02/09/2018
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 Preview: An E-ink Screen Instead of a Keyboard

The Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is an experimental 2-in-1 featuring a 10.8-inch QHD IPS screen and a unique, multifunctional 10.8-inch E Ink display that replaces the traditional keyboard, offering sketching, e-reading, and typing modes. While the E Ink surface provides haptic feedback, typing lacks the tactile travel of physical keys, and its utility as an e-reader is limited by initial...Read more

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hardware.info
01/07/2019
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 review: A keyboardless convertible

The Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is an experimental, ultra-portable 2-in-1, featuring a 10.8-inch QHD display and a unique secondary E-ink screen that replaces the physical keyboard with a versatile, haptic input surface and e-reader. While praised for its exceptionally thin design and fanless operation, the device is hindered by an underpowered Intel Core i5-7Y54 processor and a typing...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/01/2018
Acer Swift 7 Preview [including i5-7Y54 variant]

The Acer Swift 7 (SF714-51T) is lauded as an engineering marvel, boasting an extremely thin (approx. 9mm) and sturdy aluminum unibody design. Key advantages include its portability, a decent 14-inch touchscreen with thin bezels, and the integration of 4G LTE/eSIM connectivity. However, this design priority forces a reliance on fanless Intel Core Y-series processors, resulting in...Read more

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tweakers.net
07/01/2017
Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 Preview

The Feb 2017 Tweakers review of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 (9365) highlights a premium, highly portable 360-degree convertible featuring a robust build, thin design, and the signature InfinityEdge display. While offering fanless, silent operation, the device utilizes Intel Y-series processors, resulting in underwhelming performance for demanding tasks and limited port selection,...Read more

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hardware.info
01/07/2019
Lenovo Yoga Book C930 review: A keyboardless convertible", "Lenovo Yoga Book C930 review: A convertible without a keyboard

The Lenovo Yoga Book C930 is an experimental, highly portable 2-in-1 featuring a dual-screen design with an E Ink display in place of a physical keyboard. Its main advantages include superior portability, an sharp QHD display, and a versatile Wacom pen-compatible E Ink panel for sketching, reading, and haptic typing. Key drawbacks highlighted include a steep learning curve with...Read more

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