Intel Core m5-6Y57 socket: BGA 1515
The Intel Core m5-6Y57 uses the BGA 1515 package, a 20 × 16.5 mm grid soldered to the board. It is a 4.5 W dual core Skylake-Y part with HD Graphics 515, and it cannot be replaced.
- Socket
- BGA 1515
- Launched
- September 2015
- Cores and threads
- 2 and 4
- Base power
- 4.5 W
- Codename
- Skylake-Y
- Segment
- Mobile (soldered)
- Family
- Intel Core m5
- Clocks
- 1.1 / 2.8 GHz
Intel Core m5-6Y57 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 2.8 GHz turbo |
| Cache | 4 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| Processor base power (TDP) | 4.5 W (7 W configurable up, 3.5 W down) |
| Manufacturing process | 14 nm |
| Memory support | LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0, up to 10 lanes |
| Integrated graphics | Intel HD Graphics 515 (300 MHz to 900 MHz) |
| ECC memory | No |
| Package | FCBGA1515 (20 × 16.5 mm, soldered) |
Motherboard compatibility
Intel Core m5-6Y57 needs a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket. Chipset by chipset data for this codename is not recorded yet. See the BGA 1515 chipset list and the board maker's CPU support list.
BGA 1515 at a glance
| Type | BGA, 1,515 contacts |
|---|---|
| Package size | 20 × 16.5 mm |
| Introduced | September 2015 |
| Memory | LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600, two channels, up to 16 GB |
| Cooler mounting holes | Not applicable (soldered) |
What the Core m5-6Y57 is
The Core m5-6Y57 is the faster m5 tune for premium thin devices on BGA 1515. Intel set two cores and four threads at 1.1 GHz base with turbo to 2.8 GHz. Four megabytes of cache and 4.5 W with 7 W bursts mirror the 6Y54, with 100 MHz extra turbo as the difference. Launch came in September 2015 with the Core m family.
The extra 100 MHz helps burst photo edits and tab switches without changing power or graphics. Sustained work still tracks chassis cooling. The multiplier is locked. Hyper-Threading covers background sync during foreground use.
HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz matches the 6Y54, so display features do not separate them. The 14 nm process keeps fanless operation. Buyers pick the 6Y57 where a small turbo edge justifies the premium over the 6Y54 in the same body.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6Y57 solders to BGA 1515 at 20 × 16.5 mm with 1,515 balls. Makers tune passive paths for 4.5 W with short 7 W bursts. No socket, no retention and no later swap exist. Configuration, including memory size on soldered boards, locks at purchase.
LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 over two channels to 16 GB are the board options. Premium tablets solder LPDDR3 for thinness. Some 2 in 1 variants keep DDR3L slots. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide explains soldered tradeoffs.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
Memory to 16 GB over two channels with up to 29.8 GB/s feeds cores and graphics. Dual channel soldering helps HD 515 in calls and playback. Eight gigabytes is the practical tablet baseline. ECC is not supported.
PCIe 3.0 up to 10 lanes in 1x4, 2x2 and 4x1 splits serves SSDs and radios. Tablet wiring favors four lanes to storage. The remainder cover wireless and sensors. Power efficient Gen3 drives fit the thermal budget.
Cooling is device dissipation from 3.5 W to 7 W with no boxed cooler. Metal unibodies hold turbo longer than plastic shells. Long installs should run with ventilation, since heat soak trims clocks first.
Upgrade paths
No CPU path exists on soldered boards. Shoppers compare the Intel Core m5-6Y54 at 2.7 GHz turbo with this 6Y57 at 2.8 GHz turbo, then the Intel Core m7-6Y75 at 3.1 GHz turbo above. All share the same package and power, so turbo and price decide.
A new platform means a new device. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps confirm soldered designs.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core m5-6Y57 use?
It uses BGA 1515, soldered and non replaceable.
How many cores does the Core m5-6Y57 have?
Two cores and four threads at 1.1 GHz base with turbo to 2.8 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core m5-6Y57 include?
Intel HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz.
When did the Core m5-6Y57 launch?
September 2015 with the 6th Gen Core m launch.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core m5-6Y57 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Core M Mobile Processor Comparison Chart (Intel)
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