Core m5-6Y54 vs Core i7-4550U

Core m5-6Y54

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.7 GHz2015

Core i7-4550U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m5-6Y54

2 / 4

2,294

0.0%

Pentium Dual Core T4400

2,307

+0.6%

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 Core m5-6Y54 is positioned at rank 1132 and the Core i7-4550U is on rank 145, so the Core i7-4550U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core m5-6Y54

#1120

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3596%

#1121

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3543%

#1122

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3252%

#1123

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3238%

#1124

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3208%

#1126

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3098%

#1127

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2971%

#1128

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2966%

#1129

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2886%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1134

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

95%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

95%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

94%

#1142

Pentium B950

MSRP: $134|Avg: $35

94%

#1143

Celeron 220

MSRP: $42|Avg: $42

93%

#1144

Pentium B960

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

93%

#1146

Pentium 957

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

93%

#1147

Core 2 Duo SL9400

MSRP: $284|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-4550U

#42

Ryzen 9 9955HX3D

MSRP: $749|Avg: N/A

95%

#133

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

318%

#134

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

313%

#135

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

288%

#136

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

286%

#137

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

284%

#139

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

274%

#140

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

263%

#141

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

262%

#142

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

255%

#145

Core i7-4550U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#147

Atom N2800

MSRP: $47|Avg: $3

99%

#158

Core i5-3210M

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-4550U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m5-6Y54 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.6% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m5-6Y54	Core i7-4550U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Haswell-ULT (2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core m5-6Y54	Core i7-4550U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($0)

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

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.

Core m5-6Y54 Benchmark Check

Core i7-4550U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m5-6Y54 and Core i7-4550U

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.

Core i7-4550U

The Core i7-4550U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 4 June 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Haswell-ULT (2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.5 GHz, with boost up to 3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,307 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core m5-6Y54 and Core i7-4550U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.7 GHz on the Core m5-6Y54 versus 3 GHz on the Core i7-4550U — a 10.5% clock advantage for the Core i7-4550U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.5 GHz). The Core m5-6Y54 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-4550U uses Haswell-ULT (2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y54 scores 2,294 against the Core i7-4550U's 2,307 — a 0.6% lead for the Core i7-4550U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core m5-6Y54	Core i7-4550U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.7 GHz	3 GHz+11%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.5 GHz+36%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm-36%	22 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Haswell-ULT (2013)
PassMark	2,294	2,307
Geekbench 6 Single	875	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,648	—

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Memory & Platform

The Core m5-6Y54 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-4550U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m5-6Y54	Core i7-4550U
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	10	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core m5-6Y54) / not specified (Core i7-4550U). The Core m5-6Y54 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 515), while the Core i7-4550U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core m5-6Y54 targets Enthusiast. Direct competitor: Core m5-6Y54 rivals Pentium Gold 4415Y.