Core i5-12500T vs Core m5-6Y57

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Aggregate performance score

Core m5-6Y57
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.51
Core i5-12500T
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 35 Watt
10.72
+610%

Core i5-12500T outperforms Core m5-6Y57 by a whopping 610% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking2052676
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core m5no data
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 September 2015 (8 years ago)January 2022 (2 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281no data
Current price$693 (2.5x MSRP)$788

Detailed specifications

Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T 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)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads412
Base clock speed1.1 GHz2 GHz
Boost clock speed2.8 GHz4.4 GHz
L1 cache128 KB80K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache4 MB18 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nmIntel 7 nm
Die size99 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C100 °C
Number of transistors1750 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T 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
SocketFCBGA1515FCLGA1700
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shiftno data+
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.02.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access+no data
SIPP++
Smart Response+no data
Turbo Boost Max 3.0no data-
StatusDiscontinuedLaunched

Security technologies

Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR5-4800, DDR4-3200
Maximum memory size16 GB128 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.8 GB/s76.8 GB/s
ECC memory support-+

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 515Intel UHD Graphics 770
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.45 GHz
Execution Unitsno data32
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported34
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+no data
HDMI+no data
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz4096 x 2160 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hz5120 x 3200 @ 120Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1212
OpenGL4.54.5

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T.

PCIe version3.05.0 and 4.0
PCI Express lanes1020

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.

m5-6Y57 1.51
i5-12500T 10.72
+610%

Core i5-12500T outperforms Core m5-6Y57 by 610% based on our aggregate benchmark results.


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.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

m5-6Y57 2337
i5-12500T 16583
+610%

Core i5-12500T outperforms Core m5-6Y57 by 610% in Passmark.

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.51 10.72
Integrated graphics card 1.36 6.14
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 4 12
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i5-12500T is our recommended choice as it beats the Core m5-6Y57 in performance tests.

Be aware that Core m5-6Y57 is a notebook processor while Core i5-12500T is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core m5-6Y57 and Core i5-12500T, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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