Intel Core i5 7y57 Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£230
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2549
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.3 GHz

Intel Core i5 7y57 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

4.1

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%

4.1

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
4.1

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%

3.4

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.2

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.4

Platform

1.0%

6.6

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

  • 2.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.9

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    4.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    2.5

    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%

    1.3

    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 i5-7Y57 is an ultra-low-voltage dual-core processor based on the Kaby Lake architecture, designed primarily for passively cooled tablets and thin notebooks. It features two physical cores and four threads via Hyper-Threading, with a base clock frequency of 1.20 GHz and a maximum turbo boost of 3.30 GHz. Its key technical strengths include a remarkably low 4.5W Thermal Design Power (TDP) for extreme energy efficiency, a 4MB L3 cache, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 615 capable of hardware-accelerated 4K video decoding. While its high burst speeds allow it to handle demanding office tasks and multitasking effectively, its primary drawbacks are significant clock speed throttling under sustained heavy workloads due to its low power limits and limited gaming performance suitable only for older or less demanding titles.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 7y57

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

4.1
Intel Core i5 7y57 has a technical score of 4.1 points, which is lower than that of 77.9% 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 7y57 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%

4.1

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

5.7
Intel Core i5 7y57 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.7 points, which is lower than 78% 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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

3.3 GHz
Intel Core i5 7y57 reaches a boost clock of 3.3 GHz which is lower than that of 86.6% of processors and equal to that of 2.5% 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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

DDR3L/LPDDR3
Intel Core i5 7y57 supports DDR DDR3L/LPDDR3, which is older than that of 83.2% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Intel HD Graphics 615
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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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), JPEG (HW decode/encode)
Intel Core i5 7y57 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode), JPEG (HW decode/encode) media codecs, which is broader support than 72.1% of processors and equal to 2.9% 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
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Intel Core i5 7y57 vs the average processor

  • 90% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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
  • 44.4% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower die size than the average processor (99 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower die size than the average processor (99 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².99 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 90% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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
  • 44.4% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower die size than the average processor (99 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has an older release date than the average processor (2,017 vs 2,020).
    January 2017
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 7y57 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 7y57 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
  • 37.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,546 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 23.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 75.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,549 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 71.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,348 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 7y57 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core i5 7y57 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 615 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 37.7% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,546 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 7y57 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,546 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,546 vs 2,483
  • 23.3% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 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 7y57 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.3 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 75.8% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,549 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 7y57 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,549 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,549 vs 10,532.5
  • 71.9% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,348 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 7y57 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,348 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,348 vs 4,793
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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 7y57 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
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 7y57 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 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+

    Intel Core i5 7y57 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.4 vs 8

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What customers like about Intel Core i5 7y57?

  • High power efficiency with very low TDP (4.5W), ideal for fanless designs and tablets
  • Strong short-term burst performance thanks to a high turbo clock of 3.3 GHz
  • Reliable for office productivity, web browsing, and handling large documents
  • Supports hardware decoding for H.265/HEVC and VP9 video codecs
  • Capable of light multitasking and very light gaming (e.g., Minecraft on low settings)

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 7y57?

  • Performance drops significantly during sustained workloads due to thermal throttling
  • Struggles with modern or demanding games, often failing to maintain playable frame rates
  • Limited to two physical cores, which restricts performance in highly threaded applications
  • Maximum memory support is capped at 16GB, lower than many contemporary 'U' series processors
  • Heats up noticeably under load despite its low power rating

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forbes.com
28/01/2018

In a 2018 review for Forbes, Brooke Crothers compares the Google Pixelbook, Apple MacBook Pro 13, HP Spectre 13, and Dell XPS 13, highlighting the Pixelbook as a premium, cloud-centric option with a high price-to-utility ratio for traditional software users. The Dell XPS 13 is lauded for its "InfinityEdge" display, compact design, and excellent battery life, though it faced...Read more

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testedtechnology.co.uk
16/07/2017

The Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 is a "brutish," fully rugged 2-in-1 detachable designed for extreme environments, offering unmatched durability and versatility as both a notebook and a tablet. Its standout features include a 12-inch, 1,200-nit, daylight-viewable touchscreen and a twin hot-swappable battery system that provides continuous field operation for up to 22 hours. However,...Read more

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neowin.net
16/07/2017

The Neowin review of the second-generation Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet praises it as a high-quality, 12-inch 1440p "Surface Pro competitor" featuring excellent design, including bundled keyboard and pen accessories, while highlighting its premium typing experience. However, the device is considered underpowered due to an Intel Core m5 (rebranded i5-7Y57) processor, along with an...Read more

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uk.pcmag.com
24/10/2017

The Panasonic Toughbook 33 is a fully rugged 2-in-1 detachable laptop designed for extreme environments, featuring MIL-STD-810G and IP65 standards for durability. The 12-inch QHD screen excels in sunlight with 1,200 nits of brightness, while the 3:2 aspect ratio aids document viewing. Performance is driven by 10th Gen Intel Core processors, supported by a hot-swappable twin battery...Read more

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itpro.com
06/11/2017

The Google Pixelbook is described by IT Pro as a premium, "snazzy" device that redefines Chromebooks, featuring an ultra-thin 10.3mm chassis, an exceptional keyboard, and a sharp 12.3-inch Quad HD display, though it is hindered by chunky bezels. While offering powerful Core i5 performance and improved functionality through Android app support, the user experience suffers from...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i5-7Y57 is a 7th-generation Kaby Lake dual-core SoC designed for fanless notebooks and tablets, featuring 2 cores, 4 threads, and a 1.2 GHz base clock that boosts up to 3.3 GHz. It operates within a highly efficient 4.5 W TDP, adjustable by manufacturers, making it ideal for ultra-thin, passively cooled devices. The chip delivers strong burst performance for light,...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
30/03/2026

The Intel Core i5-7Y57 is a 4.5W Kaby Lake dual-core processor designed for fanless, ultra-portable devices, offering high energy efficiency with a 1.20 GHz base and 3.30 GHz boost clock. While suitable for daily tasks and media consumption, it is roughly 24% slower in multi-threaded performance than 15W processors like the i5-7200U, featuring integrated HD Graphics 615. Key pros...Read more

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notebooks-und-mobiles.de
04/09/2017

The Intel Core i5-7Y57 is a Kaby Lake dual-core processor designed for fanless, ultra-portable devices, offering improved energy efficiency and 4K, HEVC, and VP9 video encoding at a 4.5W TDP. While it excels in short, single-threaded tasks—matching 15W processors like the i5-7200U—its performance drops by roughly 20-24% during sustained multi-core workloads, making it ideal for...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
Date non spécifiée

The AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D (8-core/16-thread) establishes itself as a premier gaming processor using Zen 5 architecture and second-gen 3D V-Cache, delivering roughly 807–826 in single-threaded and 8,630–9,100 in multi-threaded CPU-Z tests. Key advantages include its market-leading gaming performance and improved thermal efficiency from a redesigned, underneath-the-core cache placement,...Read more

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digitec.ch
26/12/2017

The Google Pixelbook is described as a high-end, 10-millimeter thin, 1.1 kg convertible with exceptional build quality and a high-resolution 12.3-inch display. While offering a premium design and 360-degree hinge, the device is heavily criticized for its excessive price tag exceeding 1,600 francs, outdated large screen bezels, and the lack of deep integration for the separately...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
01/03/2017

The HP Pro x2 612 G1 is a 12.5-inch business-focused detachable featuring robust construction, a comfortable water-resistant keyboard, and a high-quality Wacom stylus. The device is praised for its quiet operation and excellent thermal management. However, it is limited by an aging low-resolution screen and mediocre performance from its Y-series processor, making it best suited for...Read more

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