Core m5-6Y57 vs Core i7-3537U

CPU

GPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Core i7-3537U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2013

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 / 4

2,342

0.0%

2,349

+0.3%

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 m5-6Y57 is positioned at rank 1123 and the Core i7-3537U is on rank 1165, so the Core m5-6Y57 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 m5-6Y57

#1110

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3522%

#1111

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3471%

#1112

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3186%

#1113

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3172%

#1114

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3143%

#1116

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3035%

#1117

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2910%

#1118

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2905%

#1119

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2827%

#1123

Core m5-6Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1124

Core i7-610E

MSRP: $250|Avg: $40

99%

#1125

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

99%

#1126

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

99%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

99%

#1128

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

99%

#1129

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

98%

#1130

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

98%

#1131

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

98%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

97%

#1134

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

93%

#1135

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

#1136

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

93%

#1137

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i7-3537U

#1153

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4321%

#1154

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4258%

#1155

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3909%

#1156

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3891%

#1157

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3855%

#1159

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3723%

#1160

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

3570%

#1161

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

3564%

#1162

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3468%

#1165

Core i7-3537U

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1166

Core M-5Y10a

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1167

Core M-5Y10c

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1168

Core M-5Y31

MSRP: $281|Avg: $30

100%

#1170

Celeron 1047UE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#1171

Core M-5Y70

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1172

Celeron U3400

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

99%

#1173

Celeron T1600

MSRP: $107|Avg: $15

98%

#1174

Pro A12-8800B

MSRP: $400|Avg: $40

98%

#1176

Core i7-2637M

MSRP: $289|Avg: N/A

96%

#1177

Core 2 Duo SL9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

#1178

Athlon PRO 3045B

MSRP: $426|Avg: $180

96%

#1179

Core 2 Duo T5600

MSRP: $241|Avg: N/A

95%

#1180

Pentium N3510

MSRP: $161|Avg: $161

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i7-3537U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m5-6Y57 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.3% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-3537U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($281)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) / 22 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Value Proposition: While both processors are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Core m5-6Y57 holds the technical lead in efficiency. Priced at $281 (vs $346), it costs 19% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 23% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core i7-3537U.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-3537U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+23%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($281)	⚠️ Higher cost ($346)

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 m5-6Y57 Benchmark Check

Core i7-3537U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m5-6Y57 and Core i7-3537U

Core m5-6Y57

The Core m5-6Y57 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 2.8 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: 2,342 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i7-3537U

The Core i7-3537U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 8 January 2013 (12 years ago). It is based on the Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 22 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1023. Thermal design power (TDP): 17 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,349 points. Launch price was $346.

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Processing Power

Both the Core m5-6Y57 and Core i7-3537U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core m5-6Y57 versus 3.1 GHz on the Core i7-3537U — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Core i7-3537U (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core m5-6Y57 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-3537U uses Ivy Bridge (2012−2013) (22 nm). In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y57 scores 2,342 against the Core i7-3537U's 2,349 — a 0.3% lead for the Core i7-3537U. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-3537U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2 GHz+82%
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)	Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
PassMark	2,342	2,349

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Memory & Platform

The Core m5-6Y57 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-3537U uses BGA1023 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-3537U
Socket	FCBGA1515	BGA1023
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	1600
Max RAM Capacity	—	32
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m5-6Y57) / true (Core i7-3537U). The Core i7-3537U includes integrated graphics (Intel HD Graphics 4000), while the Core m5-6Y57 requires a dedicated GPU. Direct competitor: Core i7-3537U rivals AMD A10-4655M.