Intel Core M7 6y75 Review | 78 Data compared

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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£310
  • Avg. price in US: ~$390
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2346
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 3.1 GHz

Intel Core M7 6y75 review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.9

Overall score

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

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

Score components:

90.0%

3.9

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.9

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

3.1

Performance

18.0%

4.7

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

3.1

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

7.1

Platform

1.0%

6.4

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

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

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

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 1.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    1.5

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    2.2

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.9

    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%

    1.4

    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 m7-6Y75 is a dual-core, four-thread mobile SoC from the 6th Generation Skylake family, featuring a base clock of 1.2 GHz and a maximum turbo frequency of 3.1 GHz. Built on a 14 nm process, it includes 4 MB of Intel Smart Cache and an integrated Intel HD Graphics 515 GPU with a 300–1000 MHz dynamic range. Its primary advantage is extreme power efficiency, operating at a standard TDP of just 4.5W (configurable from 3.5W to 7W), which allows for fanless, silent designs in thin tablets and 2-in-1 laptops. However, its performance is highly dependent on the device's thermal management, often leading to significant clock speed throttling during sustained heavy workloads compared to standard 15W mobile processors.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core M7 6y75

Technical Score

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.9
Intel Core M7 6y75 has a technical score of 3.88 points, which is lower than that of 86.1% 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 M7 6y75 has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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

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

Score components:

60.0%

3.9

Overall score

40.0%

8.9

Price

5.4
Intel Core M7 6y75 has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.4 points, which is lower than 88.4% 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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

Intel 100 Series
Intel Core M7 6y75 supports Intel 100 Series chipsets, which is narrower compatibility than 51% of processors and equal to that of 2.6% of processors.
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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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

3.1 GHz
Intel Core M7 6y75 reaches a boost clock of 3.1 GHz which is lower than that of 91.6% of processors and equal to that of 1.3% 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Core M7 6y75 supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 515
Intel Core M7 6y75 uses the Intel HD Graphics 515 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 81.2% of processors and equal to that in 0.2% 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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), VP9 (HW decode)
Intel Core M7 6y75 supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 55.6% of processors and equal to 0.3% 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 7 W
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Intel Core M7 6y75 vs the average processor

  • 90% lower base power
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 has a lower TDP than the average processor (4.5 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    September 2015
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core M7 6y75 supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core M7 6y75 does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core M7 6y75 uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,515 vs FP2).
  • 45.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,343 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 43.8% lower single-core score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (826 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.
  • 77.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,346 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 68.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,524 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (4 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core M7 6y75 uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Skylake vs Kaby Lake).
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core M7 6y75 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 34.9% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x4, x2/x2, x2/x1/x1, x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • Narrower media codec support
    Intel Core M7 6y75 supports fewer media codecs than the average processor (H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP9 (HW decode) vs H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode/encode), VP9 (HW decode/encode), AV1 (HW decode)).
  • Inferior integrated GPU
    Intel Core M7 6y75 uses an inferior integrated GPU to the average processor (Intel HD Graphics 515 vs Intel UHD Graphics 630).
  • 45.9% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,343 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 M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,343 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,343 vs 2,483
  • 27.9% lower boost clock
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 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 M7 6y75 has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.3.1 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 43.8% lower single-core score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (826 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 M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 single-core score than the average processor (826 vs 1,471). The average processor scores 1,471 in Geekbench 6 single-core.826 vs 1,471
  • 77.7% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,346 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 M7 6y75 has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,346 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,346 vs 10,532.5
  • 68.2% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,524 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 M7 6y75 has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,524 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,524 vs 4,793
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core M7 6y75 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 M7 6y75 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
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core M7 6y75 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
    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

    Intel Core M7 6y75 supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).DDR3 vs DDR4

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Intel Core M7 6y75?

  • Extremely low power consumption (4.5W TDP), making it ideal for fanless, silent devices
  • Capable of handling everyday productivity tasks like office work, web browsing, and student research smoothly
  • Surprising performance in short bursts, sometimes beating older 15W dual-core i7 chips in synthetic benchmarks
  • Support for business-oriented features like Intel vPro technology
  • Allows for very thin and portable device designs like the 12-inch MacBook or Dell Latitude 13

What customers dislike about Intel Core M7 6y75?

  • Performance drops significantly under continuous full load due to thermal throttling in fanless designs
  • Struggles with resource-intensive tasks like high-resolution video rendering and professional photo editing in Photoshop/Lightroom
  • Integrated graphics (HD 515) are weak, only capable of running older or very simple games at low settings
  • High initial cost compared to more powerful U-series processors, leading to poor value-for-money for some users
  • Outdated by modern standards, with significantly better efficiency and performance found in newer budget chips

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techradar.com
20/05/2016

The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 acts as a value-focused 2-in-1 hybrid, delivering a premium metal design with a "watchband" hinge and including the keyboard and stylus, unlike rivals such as the Surface Pro. It offers solid, silent performance for general productivity with its Intel Core m-series processors and a high-resolution 12-inch display, though it falls short in heavy-duty tasks...Read more

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techradar.com
30/11/2016

The TechRadar review of the HP EliteBook 1030 spotlights a premium, fanless, and durable all-metal, 13.3-inch business laptop designed for silent, portable use. It features an edge-to-edge display with minimal bezels and a compact footprint. Performance is driven by Intel Core M processors, offering surprising speed for productivity tasks alongside a high-quality, backlit,...Read more

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techradar.com
23/12/2015

USB-C ports, yet the audio from the quad-speaker setup is noted as flat. Key drawbacks include inconsistent, moderate battery life (four to eight hours) and a finicky trackpad that often registers accidental clicks. While the fanless design allows for silent operation, the stylus experience suffers from noticeable lag compared to competitors. Despite these limitations, the device is...Read more

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techradar.com
11/01/2016

The Acer Aspire Switch 11 V is a budget-focused 2-in-1 featuring a highly functional, utilitarian design with a durable magnetic hinge for easy transitions, according to TechRadar. Its 1080p IPS display is a highlight, offering high brightness and wide viewing angles, though it struggles with glare. Key pros include an excellent keyboard and responsive trackpad, while a significant...Read more

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techradar.com
15/11/2016

The HP EliteBook Folio G1 is an ultraportable business laptop featuring a sleek, fanless aluminum chassis designed for high portability. Key pros include a superior, comfortable keyboard and dual USB-C ports with Thunderbolt 3 support, offering better connectivity than its 12-inch MacBook rival. However, performance is limited by Intel Core M-series processors, which handle everyday...Read more

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digitaltrends.com
23/08/2019

The Digital Trends review of the Dell Latitude 12 7000 Series (7275) highlights a shift toward a modern, high-end 2-in-1 design, featuring a thin, 0.32-inch tablet profile, a unique herringbone fabric folio, and a capable Core m7 processor. Key strengths include a brilliant 12.5-inch 1080p display, a superior, tactile keyboard, two USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports, and a completely...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
19/08/2016

The Hardwareluxx review highlights the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) as a modular, business-oriented 2-in-1, featuring a fanless design for silent operation and durable "milspec" construction with a magnesium frame. Key advantages include an excellent detachable keyboard with the iconic TrackPoint, a sharp 12-inch 2160x1440 IPS display, and unique optional modules for enhanced...Read more

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hardwareluxx.de
09/07/2016

The Lenovo Yoga 900S-12ISK is recognized for its outstanding build quality, ultra-portable 999g design, and the iconic watchband hinge that enables smooth 360-degree transitions, notes Hardwareluxx. The fanless, silent-operating device boasts a premium carbon fiber chassis and an Intel Core m7-6Y75 processor with a fast NVMe SSD, significantly improving upon its predecessor. While...Read more

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macg.co
10/05/2016

The 2016 12-inch MacBook, configured with an Intel Core m7 processor, delivers a notable 15–20% CPU performance boost over its predecessor through "Skylake" architecture while remaining a silent, fanless device. This high-end iteration excels in portability, featuring a lightweight 0.9 kg design, a high-resolution Retina display, and improved battery life for mobile productivity,...Read more

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laptopmedia.com
01/01/2016

The Intel Core m7-6Y75 is a 14nm Skylake-based, dual-core processor designed for fanless, passively cooled ultrabooks and 2-in-1 devices, characterized by a very low 4.5W TDP. While offering strong burst performance that can outperform older 15W chips in short tasks, the processor suffers from significant thermal throttling under sustained loads. Proved by its extreme energy...Read more

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tweakers.net
05/09/2015

The Lenovo Miix 700 is a 12-inch, 2160x1440 resolution Windows tablet designed as a direct competitor to the Surface Pro 3, featuring a distinct "watchband" kickstand hinge and including a keyboard cover and stylus for better value. Performance is quiet due to a fanless Core m processor, and connectivity is better than its rival with two USB ports. However, the device suffers from...Read more

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tweakers.net
15/06/2016

The Dell Latitude 7370 J56MR is a premium 13.3-inch business ultrabook featuring a fanless design and a signature InfinityEdge display in a lightweight (1.12kg) carbon fiber chassis. Key pros include excellent portability, a high-quality tactile keyboard, and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports. However, significant cons involve lower performance from the Intel Core m5 processor compared to...Read more

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tweakers.net
17/01/2017

The Acer Swift 7 (2016) review from Tweakers highlights a laptop that prioritises extreme portability, featuring a 9.98mm thick, 1.1kg chassis with a fanless, silent design. Key advantages include a premium, black-and-gold aluminium body and a high-quality 13.3-inch Full HD IPS screen. However, the ultra-slim design necessitates compromises, resulting in low-power performance from...Read more

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tweakers.net
09/05/2016

The Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 700 is presented as a cost-effective alternative to the Surface Pro 4, featuring a 2-in-1 design with a durable watchband hinge and an included keyboard cover. Its fanless Core m processor ensures silent operation and, combined with a sharp 12-inch 2160x1440 display, makes it a capable device for general productivity. However, the performance is limited under...Read more

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techpulse.be
18/04/2016

The HP Spectre x2 is a premium 2-in-1 Windows tablet featuring a high-end, dark aluminum design with a functional U-shaped kickstand that tilts to 165 degrees. It boasts a high-resolution, bright 12.3-inch "3K2K" display and offers superior value by including the backlit keyboard cover and active pen in the box. Performance is driven by 7th-generation Intel Core i5 or i7 processors,...Read more

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techzine.nl
22/01/2016

The HP Spectre x2 12-a005nd is a premium, fanless 2-in-1 designed to compete with the Surface Pro, offering a high-end aluminum chassis and a value-driven bundle that includes both a detachable backlit keyboard and an active stylus. The device features a 12-inch, 1920 x 1280 (3:2) IPS display and includes dual USB-C ports alongside built-in LTE capabilities, making it a highly...Read more

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notebookcheck.nl
08/06/2016

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (1st Gen) is a premium 2-in-1 designed for business, featuring a modular design that allows for specialized modules to expand battery and add functionality like a projector, though its core performance is limited to office tasks due to fanless Intel Core m processors. Key strengths include a high-resolution 12-inch IPS display, a quality keyboard with a...Read more

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