Core m5-6Y57 vs Core m7-6Y75

CPU

GPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 2.8 GHz2015

Core m7-6Y75

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 3.1 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core m5-6Y57

2 / 4

2,342

0.0%

2,363

+0.9%

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 m7-6Y75 is on rank 1189, 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 m7-6Y75

#1177

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

4882%

#1178

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

4810%

#1179

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

4416%

#1180

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

4396%

#1181

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

4356%

#1183

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

4206%

#1184

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

4033%

#1185

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

4027%

#1186

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

3918%

#1189

Core m7-6Y75

MSRP: $393|Avg: $393

100%

#1190

Core M-5Y10

MSRP: $281|Avg: $20

97%

#1193

Celeron 900

MSRP: $86|Avg: $5

94%

#1194

Pentium T3400

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

94%

#1195

Core 2 Solo SU3500

MSRP: $262|Avg: $15

93%

#1196

Core 2 Duo E8335

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#1199

Celeron 560

MSRP: $89|Avg: $5

89%

#1200

Core i3-2312M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

88%

#1201

Celeron 857

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

88%

#1202

Celeron 925

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#1203

Core 2 Duo E8135

MSRP: $200|Avg: $15

85%

#1204

Core 2 Duo U7700

MSRP: $262|Avg: $10

85%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core m7-6Y75 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core m5-6Y57 in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core m7-6Y75
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($281)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Skylake-Y (2015) / 14 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 $393), it costs 28% less. While offering basic entry-level performance, it results in a 39% higher cost efficiency score compared to the Core m7-6Y75.

Insight	Core m5-6Y57	Core m7-6Y75
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+39%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($281)	⚠️ Higher cost ($393)

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 m7-6Y75 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core m5-6Y57 and Core m7-6Y75

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 m7-6Y75

The Core m7-6Y75 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 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.1 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: 2,363 points. Launch price was $393.

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Processing Power

Both the Core m5-6Y57 and Core m7-6Y75 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 m7-6Y75 — a 10.2% clock advantage for the Core m7-6Y75 (base: 1.1 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Both are built on the Skylake-Y (2015) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core m5-6Y57 scores 2,342 against the Core m7-6Y75's 2,363 — a 0.9% lead for the Core m7-6Y75. Both processors carry 4 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core m7-6Y75
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.8 GHz	3.1 GHz+11%
Base Clock	1.1 GHz	1.2 GHz+9%
L3 Cache	4 MB (total)	4 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256 kB (per core)	256 kB (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Skylake-Y (2015)	Skylake-Y (2015)
PassMark	2,342	2,363

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Memory & Platform

Both processors use the FCBGA1515 socket with PCIe 3.0.

Feature	Core m5-6Y57	Core m7-6Y75
Socket	FCBGA1515	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0

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Value Analysis

The Core m5-6Y57 launched at $281 MSRP, while the Core m7-6Y75 debuted at $393. At current prices ($281 vs $393), the Core m5-6Y57 is $112 cheaper. In terms of value (PassMark points per dollar), the Core m5-6Y57 delivers 8.3 pts/$ vs 6.0 pts/$ for the Core m7-6Y75 — making the Core m5-6Y57 the 32.4% better value option.