Core m5-6Y57 vs Core i7-860S

Core m5-6Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Core i7-860S

4 Cores8 Thrd82 WWMax: 3.46 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 / 4

2,342

+0.8%

2,324

0.0%

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 i7-860S is on rank 1033, so the Core i7-860S 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 i7-860S

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

40118%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

37907%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

27524%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

8292%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

6568%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

5746%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

3291%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

3248%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

2957%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

2957%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

2924%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

2845%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

2805%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

2794%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

2769%

#396

Ryzen Embedded R2314

MSRP: $300|Avg: $762

99%

#1033

Core i7-860S

MSRP: $299|Avg: $96

100%

#1035

PRO A10-8770E

MSRP: $395|Avg: $210

98%

#1036

Core 2 Duo E4700

MSRP: $133|Avg: $10

98%

#1037

Athlon 64 X2 5800+

MSRP: $230|Avg: $20

98%

#1038

Phenom II X2 B53

MSRP: $150|Avg: $15

98%

#1039

Core 2 Quad Q9300

MSRP: $266|Avg: $27

97%

#1040

Core 2 Duo E7200

MSRP: $133|Avg: $133

97%

#1041

Athlon II X4 638

MSRP: $300|Avg: $280

97%

#1043

Phenom X3 8750

MSRP: $195|Avg: $20

95%

#1044

Pentium G4400TE

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

94%

#1045

Celeron 2.60

MSRP: $53|Avg: $10

93%

#1046

Core i7-990X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $225

92%

#1047

Phenom X4 9750B

MSRP: $215|Avg: $34

91%

#1048

Core 2 Duo E8200

MSRP: $163|Avg: $20

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Trade-off: The Core i7-860S leads in gaming performance. However, the Core m5-6Y57 is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.8% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-860S
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($96)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Lynnfield (2009−2010) / 45 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i7-860S stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 66% cheaper ($96 vs $281) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-860S
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+190%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)	✅ More affordable ($96)

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 i7-860S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m5-6Y57 and Core i7-860S

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 i7-860S

The Core i7-860S is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 7 January 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Lynnfield (2009−2010) architecture. It features 4 cores and 8 threads. Base frequency is 2.53 GHz, with boost up to 3.46 GHz. L3 cache: 8 MB (total). L2 cache: 256 kB (per core). Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: LGA1156. Thermal design power (TDP): 82 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,324 points. Launch price was $422.

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Processing Power

The Core m5-6Y57 packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i7-860S offers 4 cores / 8 threads — the Core i7-860S has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 2.8 GHz on the Core m5-6Y57 versus 3.46 GHz on the Core i7-860S — a 21.1% clock advantage for the Core i7-860S (base: 1.1 GHz vs 2.53 GHz). The Core m5-6Y57 uses the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i7-860S uses Lynnfield (2009−2010) (45 nm). In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y57 scores 2,342 against the Core i7-860S's 2,324 — a 0.8% lead for the Core m5-6Y57. L3 cache: 4 MB (total) on the Core m5-6Y57 vs 8 MB (total) on the Core i7-860S.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-860S
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	4 / 8+100%
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.46 GHz+24%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	2.53 GHz+130%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	8 MB (total)+100%
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm-69%	45 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Lynnfield (2009−2010)
PassMark	2,342	2,324
Geekbench 6 Single	—	451
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,332

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Memory & Platform

The Core m5-6Y57 uses the FCBGA1515 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i7-860S uses LGA1156 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-860S
Socket	FCBGA1515	LGA1156
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	—	DDR3-1333
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	16

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core m5-6Y57) / Yes (Core i7-860S).

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core i7-860S
Integrated GPU	—	No
AVX-512	—	No
Virtualization	—	Yes

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Value Analysis

The Core m5-6Y57 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core i7-860S debuted at $299. At current prices ($281 vs $96), the Core i7-860S is $185 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m5-6Y57 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 24.2 pts/$ for the Core i7-860S — making the Core i7-860S the 97.6% better value option.