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Avg. price in UK: ~£250
Avg. price in US: ~$280
PassMark benchmark result: 1890
N. of physical cores: 2
CPU boost clock speed: 2.6 GHz

Intel Core M 5y70 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.6

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3.6

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1.2
Gaming
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30.0%
1.0
PassMark single-core benchmark score
25.0%
1.3
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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#576 in Best Mobile CPUs

Verdict

The Intel Core M-5Y70 is an ultra-low-voltage dual-core processor from the Broadwell-Y series, built on a 14nm process with a minimal 4.5W TDP. It features a base clock of 1.1 GHz that can boost up to 2.6 GHz, alongside 4 MB of L3 cache, Hyper-Threading for four simultaneous threads, and integrated Intel HD Graphics 5300. Its primary advantages are extreme power efficiency and low heat generation, enabling ultra-thin, fanless 2-in-1 laptop and tablet designs with respectable short-burst performance for office tasks. However, its performance significantly degrades under sustained heavy workloads due to strict thermal and power limits, and it lacks the power for demanding gaming or professional video editing.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core M 5y70

Overall score

3.6

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Platform

6.3

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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

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

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

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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

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Performance

2.8

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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+

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+

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

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

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

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Cache & Architecture

4.5

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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

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

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

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

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

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Memory & PCIe

2.9

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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

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

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

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

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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

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Integrated Graphics

6.1

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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

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

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

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

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

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Power & Thermal

7.6

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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

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

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

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

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

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Intel Core M 5y70 vs the average processor

Why is Intel Core M 5y70 better than the average processor?

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90% lower base power
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 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
90.6% lower boost power
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 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 M 5y70 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.6 W vs 64 W
53.9% smaller die size
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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.
90.6% lower boost power
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (6 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
90% lower TDP
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 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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Power & Thermal

Why is Intel Core M 5y70 worse than the average processor?

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Narrower instruction support
Intel Core M 5y70 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 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 5y70 has an older release date than the average processor (2,014 vs 2,020).
September 2014
Older CPU socket
Intel Core M 5y70 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,234 vs FP2).
No crypto acceleration
Intel Core M 5y70 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
53.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,153 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
39.5% lower boost clock
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
64.6% lower single-core score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (521 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core M 5y70 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
89.1% lower multi-core score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (521 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
82.1% lower PassMark score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,890 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
4 fewer CPU threads
Intel Core M 5y70 has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
37.5% lower bus transfer rate
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
37.5% lower bus speed
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Broadwell vs Kaby Lake).
44.1% lower memory bandwidth
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 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 5y70 supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
Older DDR support
Intel Core M 5y70 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3/LPDDR3 vs DDR4).
4 fewer PCIe lanes
Intel Core M 5y70 has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
75% less memory capacity
Intel Core M 5y70 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 M 5y70 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
Narrower media codec support
Intel Core M 5y70 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (VP8 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
71.4% lower GPU clock speed
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 has a lower TJ Max than the average processor (95 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
53.6% weaker single-core performance
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,153 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 5y70 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,153 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,153 vs 2,483
39.5% lower boost clock
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 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 5y70 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
64.6% lower single-core score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (521 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 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (521 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.521 vs 1,471
4 fewer CPU cores
Intel Core M 5y70 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 5y70 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
89.1% lower multi-core score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (521 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 5y70 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (521 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.521 vs 4,793
82.1% lower PassMark score
Intel Core M 5y70 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,890 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 5y70 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (1,890 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.1,890 vs 10,532.5
Narrower instruction support
Intel Core M 5y70 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 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 5y70 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA
80% smaller L2 cache
Intel Core M 5y70 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 M 5y70 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

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core M 5y70?

Extremely low power consumption (4.5W TDP) allowing for significantly improved battery life in mobile devices
Enables ultra-thin and light laptop designs, often under 9mm, due to its small form factor and low thermal requirements
Capable of passive (fanless) cooling, leading to silent operation in many tablets and hybrid devices
Strong burst performance that is on par with Haswell i5 processors for short, single-threaded tasks like web browsing and opening apps
Improved AES encryption performance compared to previous generations, benefiting cryptographic applications
Sufficient for everyday productivity tasks such as word processing, 1080p video playback, and light office work

What customers dislike about Intel Core M 5y70?

Aggressive thermal throttling under sustained load, causing significant performance drops as the chip heats up
Weak multi-threaded performance compared to standard laptop processors (like Core i5/i7), making it unsuitable for heavy multitasking or video editing
Poor gaming capabilities; even low-end games may run at unplayable frame rates due to TDP limits on the integrated graphics
Performance is highly dependent on the manufacturer's TDP configuration (e.g., Lenovo's 3.5W 'TDP-down' setting in the Yoga 3 Pro)
Now considered obsolete for modern demanding applications, showing its age in software like newer Windows versions or complex web apps

Expert reviews

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10/09/2014

Intel Core M 5Y70 Broadwell-Y Benchmark Numbers Run At IDF 2014

The Legit Reviews look at the Intel Core M-5Y70 (Broadwell-Y) processor highlights a 4.5W TDP designed for thin, fanless devices. Benchmarks show strong single-threaded performance and competitive graphics, with 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited scores outperforming previous Windows-based tablets. However, the chip suffers from heavy thermal throttling, resulting in lower sustained,...Read more

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10/09/2014

First Intel Core M-5Y70 Benchmarks Surfaced

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28/11/2014

Intel Core M-5Y70 "Broadwell" Review

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10/11/2014

Intel Core M 5Y70 Review and Performance: Testing Broadwell-Y

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06/09/2014

Intel Core M-5Y70 Laptop Processor: Benchmarks vs. Core m3/m5 or Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro Reviews?

The Intel Core M-5Y70 is a 14nm Broadwell-based dual-core SoC tailored for fanless 2-in-1s, featuring extreme energy efficiency with a 4.5W TDP that enables very thin, portable designs. A primary advantage is its high, snappy single-threaded performance for daily tasks, while a significant disadvantage is that sustained, heavy workloads cause strict power throttling. The integrated...Read more

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Review: Intel Core M-5Y70 "Broadwell"", "Tested: Intel Core M-5Y70 "Broadwell"

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16/09/2014

Intel Core M-5Y70 Broadwell Review: First Benchmarks

The Intel Core M-5Y70, tested within the Lenovo Yoga 3 Pro, marks the debut of the 14nm Broadwell-Y architecture, prioritizing extreme energy efficiency with a 4.5W TDP that enables fanless, ultra-thin, and lightweight designs. Performance testing reveals a mixed result, with single-threaded capabilities that feel snappy for standard productivity and a 2.5x-3x improvement over older...Read more

hwupgrade.it

11/09/2014

Intel Core M review: high performance, no fans", "Intel Core M tested: great power, zero fans

The HWUpgrade review of the Intel Core M-5Y70 highlights the 14nm Broadwell-Y architecture as a breakthrough for fanless, ultra-thin devices, offering "Core-level" performance within a 4.5W TDP. Key advantages include a 5% increase in IPC over Haswell, 20-30% faster integrated graphics, and superior power efficiency. However, the chip’s low 1.1GHz base clock leads to performance...Read more

notebookcheck.nl

23/04/2015

Lenovo Yoga 3 11 Convertible Short Review | Notebookcheck Multi-mode

The Lenovo Yoga 3 11 is an 11.6-inch, fanless convertible designed for extreme portability and silent operation, featuring a 360-degree hinge for multiple usage modes. Key pros include a sturdy, lightweight 1.3kg chassis, a Full HD IPS display with good color, and decent connectivity with three full-size USB ports. However, the Intel Core M processor offers limited performance under...Read more

coupeville.nl

03/02/2015

Lenovo ThinkPad 10 vs Yoga 3 Pro

Geoff Coupe’s review compares the 10-inch ThinkPad 10 (TP10) tablet and the 13.3-inch Yoga 3 Pro (Y3P) hybrid, noting the Y3P features a superior, high-resolution QHD+ screen and an innovative thin design. The Y3P excels as a stylish, portable device but lacks the rear camera and active digitizer pen present on the TP10. Performance-wise, the Y3P’s Intel Core M processor offers a...Read more

tweakers.net

19/02/2015

Asus Zenbook UX305 Review (benchmarks comparison with Core M 5Y70)

The Asus Zenbook UX305 is a 12.3mm thick, 1.2kg, all-metal ultrabook that offers excellent value and silent operation, largely thanks to its fanless Intel Core M-5Y10 design. While offering a high-quality, matte IPS display and ample connectivity with three USB 3.0 ports, the laptop suffers from a non-backlit keyboard with shallow travel and sometimes unstable trackpad performance....Read more

tweakers.net

27/02/2015

Convertible Round-up: One CPU, totally different implementations", "Convertible Round-up: Same CPU, completely different results

This Tweakers review evaluates four Intel Core M-powered 2-in-1 convertibles—the Acer Aspire Switch 12, Asus Chi T300, Dell Venue 11 Pro 7000, and HP Envy x2—highlighting how varying thermal management implementations lead to significantly different performance profiles. While the fanless architecture allows for silent operation and all models feature high-quality IPS displays,...Read more

tweakers.net

05/09/2015

Lenovo Miix 700 Preview (featuring detailed Core M 5Y70 benchmarks)

The Tweakers review characterizes the Lenovo Miix 700 as a premium, well-executed alternative to the Surface Pro 3, featuring a durable metal chassis and a stable "watchband" hinge for versatile positioning. Powered by fanless Intel Core m processors, the device operates silently, making it ideal for daily tasks, though it lacks the high-end performance required for intensive...Read more

tweakers.net

20/10/2014

Intel Broadwell Preview: First Core M-powered Tablet Tested

This Tweakers preview analyzes Intel’s 14nm Broadwell-Y architecture using a pre-production Asus Transformer Book T300 Chi. The Core M processor is designed for fanless, ultra-thin 2-in-1 devices, featuring a 4.5W TDP, a 37% smaller die, and 35% more transistors than Haswell. The architecture focuses on enabling 8-10mm tablets with high-end mobile performance. Key pros include...Read more

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