A10-6700T vs Core m5-6Y54
A10-6700T
Core m5-6Y54
Performance Spectrum - CPU
About PassMark
PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The A10-6700T is positioned at rank 514 and the Core m5-6Y54 is on rank 1132, so the A10-6700T offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar A10-6700T
Performance Per Dollar Core m5-6Y54
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | A10-6700T | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
| Longevity | 🛑 Legacy (Richland (2013−2014) / 32 nm) | 🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | A10-6700T | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10-6700T and Core m5-6Y54
A10-6700T
The A10-6700T is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Richland (2013−2014) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 4096 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: FM2. Thermal design power (TDP): 45 Watt. Memory support: DDR3-1866. Passmark benchmark score: 2,299 points. Launch price was $130.
Core m5-6Y54
The Core m5-6Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 September 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,294 points. Launch price was $281.
Processing Power
The A10-6700T packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core m5-6Y54 offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the A10-6700T has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the A10-6700T versus 2.7 GHz on the Core m5-6Y54 — a 25.8% clock advantage for the A10-6700T (base: 2.5 GHz vs 1.1 GHz). The A10-6700T uses the Richland (2013−2014) architecture (32 nm), while the Core m5-6Y54 uses Skylake-Y (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the A10-6700T scores 2,299 against the Core m5-6Y54's 2,294 — a 0.2% lead for the A10-6700T. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 289 vs 875, a 100.7% lead for the Core m5-6Y54 that directly translates to higher frame rates. L3 cache: 0 kB on the A10-6700T vs 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y54.
| Feature | A10-6700T | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 4 / 4+100% | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz+30% | 2.7 GHz |
| Base Clock | 2.5 GHz+127% | 1.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 0 kB | 4 MB (total) |
| L2 Cache | 4096 kB+1500% | 256 kB (per core) |
| Process | 32 nm | 14 nm-56% |
| Architecture | Richland (2013−2014) | Skylake-Y (2015) |
| PassMark | 2,299 | 2,294 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | 289 | 875+203% |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,648 |
Memory & Platform
The A10-6700T uses the FM2 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core m5-6Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1866 memory speed. The A10-6700T supports up to 32 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (A10-6700T) vs 10 (Core m5-6Y54) — the A10-6700T offers 6 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: A55,A75,A85X,A78,A88X (A10-6700T) and Skylake-Y (Core m5-6Y54).
| Feature | A10-6700T | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FM2 | FCBGA1515 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | DDR3-1866 | LPDDR3-1866 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 16+60% | 10 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (A10-6700T) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core m5-6Y54). Both include integrated graphics — Radeon HD 8650D (A10-6700T) and HD Graphics 515 (Core m5-6Y54) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: A10-6700T targets Low Power, Core m5-6Y54 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: A10-6700T rivals Core i3-4130T; Core m5-6Y54 rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.
| Feature | A10-6700T | Core m5-6Y54 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | Radeon HD 8650D | HD Graphics 515 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | AMD-V | VT-x, VT-d |
| Target Use | Low Power | Enthusiast |
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