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  • Avg. price: ~£180
  • PassMark benchmark result: 1648
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.0 GHz

Intel Core M 5y10 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.2

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%

3.2

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.2

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%

2.0

Performance

18.0%

4.5

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.0

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.5

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.4

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%

?

Popularity

  • 1.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.0

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    1.5

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.6

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.2
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.0

    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 M-5Y10 is an ultra-low-voltage dual-core processor from the Broadwell-Y architecture, designed for passively cooled 2-in-1s and tablets. Built on a 14nm process, it features 2 cores and 4 threads via Hyper-Threading, with a base clock of 800 MHz and a turbo boost up to 2.0 GHz, all within a remarkably low 4.5W TDP. Its primary pros include exceptional energy efficiency and integrated Intel HD Graphics 5300, which support fanless, silent device designs and basic multimedia tasks. However, its performance is strictly limited by the low power envelope, often leading to clock speed degradation under sustained heavy loads and making it unsuitable for modern gaming or high-demand applications.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core M 5y10

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%

?

Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

?

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

?

Integrated Graphics

3.2
Intel Core M 5y10 has a technical score of 3.16 points, which is lower than that of 98.6% 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 M 5y10 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%

3.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.6

Price

5.1
Intel Core M 5y10 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.1 points, which is lower than 95.1% 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 M 5y10 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

FCBGA1234
Intel Core M 5y10 uses the FCBGA1234 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94% of processors and equal to that of 0.3% 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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

2.0 GHz
Intel Core M 5y10 reaches a boost clock of 2.0 GHz which is lower than that of 99.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.1% 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 0.8 GHz
Intel Core M 5y10 has a base clock of 2x0.8 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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

1,600 MHz
Intel Core M 5y10 supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% 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

1,600 MHz
Intel Core M 5y10 supports JEDEC memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 96.6% of processors and equal to 2.1% 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 5300
Intel Core M 5y10 uses the Intel HD Graphics 5300 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 65.1% of processors and equal to that in 0.3% 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 M 5y10 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

100 MHz
Intel Core M 5y10 has an integrated GPU clock of 100 MHz which is lower than that of 99.8% of processors and equal to that of 0.2% 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), VP9 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode/encode), MPEG-2 (HW decode/encode), VC-1 (HW dec
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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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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

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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

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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 M 5y10 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 5 W
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Intel Core M 5y10 vs the average processor

  • 90% lower base power
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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
  • 53.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower die size than the average processor (82 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 M 5y10 has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².82 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 90% lower TDP
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
    What it is: The reported operating temperature of the processor.
    When it matters: When you monitor thermals, cooling, or system stability.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <100 °C

    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.95 °C vs 100 °C
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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
  • 53.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 16.7% more L3 per core
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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.
  • 90% lower TDP
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 5 °C lower CPU temperature
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower CPU temperature than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.

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Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core M 5y10 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 6 year/s older release date
    Intel Core M 5y10 has an older release date than the average processor (2,014 vs 2,020).
    September 2014
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core M 5y10 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,234 vs FP2).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core M 5y10 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • 60.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (987 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 53.5% lower boost clock
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 88.4% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (322 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 59.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (599 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 87.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (599 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 84.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,648 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 20 lower clock multiplier
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower clock multiplier than the average processor (8 vs 28). The average processor has a clock multiplier of 28.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 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 M 5y10 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 73.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core M 5y10 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Broadwell vs Kaby Lake).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Core M 5y10 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core M 5y10 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3L/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% less memory per DIMM
    Intel Core M 5y10 has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core M 5y10 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 71.4% lower GPU clock speed
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower integrated GPU frequency than the average processor (100 MHz vs 350 MHz). The average processor has integrated GPU frequency of 350 MHz.
  • 5 °C lower TJ Max
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 60.2% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (987 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 M 5y10 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (987 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.987 vs 2,483
  • 53.5% lower boost clock
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (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 M 5y10 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.0 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 88.4% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (322 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (322 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.322 vs 2,783
  • 59.3% lower single-core score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (599 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 M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (599 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.599 vs 1,471
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core M 5y10 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 M 5y10 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 87.5% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (599 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 M 5y10 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (599 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.599 vs 4,793
  • 84.4% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core M 5y10 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,648 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 M 5y10 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,648 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,648 vs 10,532.5
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core M 5y10 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
    What it is: The supported CPU instruction sets and extensions.
    When it matters: When you run software that depends on specific CPU instructions.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Intel Core M 5y10 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
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What customers like about Intel Core M 5y10?

  • Silent, fanless operation due to ultra-low 4.5W TDP
  • Enables extremely thin, lightweight, and portable laptop/tablet designs
  • Excellent energy efficiency leading to long battery life for mobile users
  • Reliable performance for light everyday tasks like web browsing and word processing
  • Good 'burst' performance for opening apps thanks to its wide turbo range up to 2.0 GHz
  • Affordable pricing on the secondary/refurbished market for budget-conscious users

What customers dislike about Intel Core M 5y10?

  • Significant thermal throttling under continuous load, causing clock speeds to drop
  • Very weak performance for modern operating systems like Windows 11
  • Inadequate for gaming or demanding multimedia tasks like video editing
  • Lacks support for modern video codecs such as AV1 and VP9
  • Low base clock speed (800 MHz) can feel sluggish during multi-threaded workloads
  • Poor integrated graphics performance (Intel HD 5300) compared to newer standards

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Intel Core M-5Y10 @ 0.80GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core M-5Y10 is a 2014-era, ultra-low voltage dual-core processor designed for fanless, passively cooled tablets and 2-in-1 laptops, featuring a 4.5W TDP and a 2.0 GHz turbo clock. According to PassMark data, it delivers a multi-thread CPU Mark of approximately 1,648, providing sufficient performance for basic productivity tasks while utilizing Hyper-Threading for improved...Read more

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Intel Core M-5Y10 Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core M-5Y10 is a Broadwell-Y dual-core processor designed for ultra-low-voltage, fanless devices. It offers extreme efficiency with a 4.5W TDP, allowing for thin, silent, and highly portable machines. However, a major disadvantage is its low 800 MHz base clock, which can result in sluggish performance during heavy multitasking. While Hyper-Threading allows it to manage...Read more

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chip.de
12/03/2015
Intel Core M Review: The CPU in the new 12-inch MacBook | CHIP

The Intel Core M processor, based on 14nm Broadwell architecture, enables the 12-inch MacBook’s ultra-portable, fanless design by reducing power consumption to just 4.5 watts. Key advantages include completely silent operation and sufficient, efficient performance for daily office tasks and web browsing, with surface temperatures remaining comfortable under load. However,...Read more

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tomshw.it
18/05/2015
Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi Full HD Review - Tom's Hardware

The ASUS Transformer Book T300 Chi Full HD is a 12.5-inch 2-in-1, featuring a slim, fanless aluminium design and a high-quality, responsive 1080p display. This model offers premium build quality and silent operation powered by an Intel Core M processor, serving as a more cost-effective alternative to the QHD version. However, the device sacrifices battery longevity, lasting only 5...Read more

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tomshw.it
17/03/2015
Performance - Tom's Hardware (Asus Zenbook UX305)

The Asus Zenbook UX305 is a 12.3mm thick, 1.2kg, fanless ultrabook with a premium aluminum chassis and a matte IPS display. It is designed for efficient, silent, everyday productivity and offers a 7 to 9-hour battery life. While praised for its 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, and diverse ports, it lacks backlit keys and features weak speakers. It is not suitable for high-performance tasks.

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