Intel Core M-5Y71 vs Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300. Specifications, performance, tests

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

• Segment
  Mobile Desktop / Server
• Family
  Intel Core M Intel Core2 Duo
• Generation
  5 2
• CPU group
  Intel Core M 5 Intel Core 2 Quad

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

• Frequency
  1.20 GHz 2.50 GHz
• CPU Cores
  2 4
• Turbo (1 Core)
  2.90 GHz 2.50 GHz
• CPU Threads
  4 4
• Hyperthreading
  Yes No
• Overclocking
  No No
• Core architecture
  normal normal

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

• GPU name
  Intel HD Graphics 5300 no iGPU
• GPU frequency
  0.30 GHz
• GPU (Turbo)
  0.90 GHz No turbo
• Execution units
  24
• Shader
  192
• Max. GPU Memory
  16 GB --
• Max. displays
  3
• Generation
  8
• DirectX Version
  11.2
• Technology
  14 nm
• Release date
  Q3/2014

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

• h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
  Decode No
• h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
  Decode No
• h264
  Decode / Encode No
• VP9
  Decode No
• VP8
  Decode No
• AV1
  No No
• AVC
  Decode / Encode No
• VC-1
  Decode No
• JPEG
  Decode / Encode No

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 and Intel Core M-5Y71. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

• Memory type
  DDR3L-1600 SO-DIMM
• ECC
  No No
• Memory channels
  2 0
• PCIe version
  2.0
• PCIe lanes
  12

• AES-NI
  Yes No

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of Intel Core M-5Y71 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300 to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

• TDP (PL1)
  4.5 W 95 W

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by Intel Core M-5Y71 and Intel Core 2 Quad Q9300, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

• Instruction set (ISA)
  x86-64 (64 bit) x86-64 (64 bit)
• Virtualization
  VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d VT-x, VT-d
• ISA extensions
  SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 SSE3
• L3-Cache
  4.00 MB 6.00 MB
• Architecture
  Broadwell Y Yorkfield
• Technology
  14 nm 45 nm
• Socket
  BGA 1234 AM1
• Release date
  Q4/2014 Q1/2008