C-70 vs M-5Y31

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Aggregate performance score

Core M-5Y31
2014
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.19
+495%

Core M-5Y31 outperforms C-70 by a whopping 495% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core M-5Y31 and C-70 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking23563236
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core MAMD C-Series
Power efficiency22.522.10
Architecture codenameBroadwell-Y (2014)Ontario (2011−2012)
Release date27 October 2014 (10 years ago)1 September 2012 (12 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core M-5Y31 and C-70 basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed0.9 GHz1 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz1.33 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Multiplier9no data
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)512K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography14 nm40 nm
Die size50 mm275 mm2
Maximum core temperature95 °Cno data
Number of transistors1300 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core M-5Y31 and C-70 compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1234FT1 BGA 413-Ball
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt9 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2MMX(+), SSE(1,2,3,3S,4A), AMD-V, Radeon HD 6290 (276-400 MHz)
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Smart Response+no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core M-5Y31 and C-70 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3 Single-channel
Maximum memory size16 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 5300AMD Radeon HD 6290 (280 - 400 MHz)
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency850 MHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core M-5Y31 and C-70 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70 integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort2560x1600@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70 integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core M-5Y31 and C-70.

PCIe version2.0no data
PCI Express lanes12no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

M-5Y31 1.19
+495%
C-70 0.20

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

M-5Y31 1896
+502%
C-70 315

Cinebench 10 32-bit single-core

Cinebench R10 is an ancient ray tracing benchmark for processors by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. Its single core version uses just one CPU thread to render a futuristic looking motorcycle.

M-5Y31 3396
+326%
C-70 798

Cinebench 10 32-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 10 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R10 using all the processor threads. Possible number of threads is limited by 16 in this version.

M-5Y31 6563
+339%
C-70 1495

3DMark06 CPU

3DMark06 is a discontinued DirectX 9 benchmark suite from Futuremark. Its CPU part contains two scenarios, one dedicated to artificial intelligence pathfinding, another to game physics using PhysX package.

M-5Y31 2589
+231%
C-70 782

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

M-5Y31 2
+495%
C-70 0

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

M-5Y31 1.09
+374%
C-70 0.23

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.19 0.20
Integrated graphics card 1.04 0.27
Recency 27 October 2014 1 September 2012
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 14 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 9 Watt

M-5Y31 has a 495% higher aggregate performance score, 285.2% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 2 years, 100% more threads, a 185.7% more advanced lithography process, and 125% lower power consumption.

The Core M-5Y31 is our recommended choice as it beats the C-70 in performance tests.


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