Intel Core m5-6Y54 socket: BGA 1515
The Intel Core m5-6Y54 uses the BGA 1515 package, a 20 × 16.5 mm grid that solders to the board. It is a dual core Skylake-Y part at 4.5 W with HD Graphics 515, and the soldered chip 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 / 2.7 GHz
Intel Core m5-6Y54 specifications
| Cores | 2 |
|---|---|
| Threads | 4 |
| Core architecture | Skylake cores on 14 nm |
| Clocks | 1.1 GHz base, up to 2.7 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 m5-6Y54 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 m5-6Y54 is
The Core m5-6Y54 sits in the middle of Skylake-Y for thin 2 in 1 devices on BGA 1515. Intel released it in September 2015 with two cores and four threads at 1.1 GHz base and 2.7 GHz turbo. Four megabytes of Smart Cache and 4.5 W with 7 W bursts cover office multitasking without fans. Idle drops to 3.5 W in light use.
Against the m3-6Y30 below it the 6Y54 adds 200 MHz base and 500 MHz turbo for snappier tabs. Against the m5-6Y57 above it trades 100 MHz turbo for the same power. The multiplier is locked. Hyper-Threading keeps four threads for background services.
HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz drives detachable displays with 4K support. The 14 nm process balances burst speed and battery. Buyers pick the 6Y54 where m3 feels slow but m7 pricing overshoots a thin office device.
Socket and motherboard compatibility
The 6Y54 fits the BGA 1515 soldered package at 20 × 16.5 mm with 1,515 contacts. Makers solder it with passive thermal paths tuned for 4.5 W sustained. There is no processor swap and no board choice after purchase, so configuration locks at order time.
Memory is LPDDR3-1866 or DDR3L-1600 over two channels to 16 GB. Soldered LPDDR3 is the common tablet fit, while some 2 in 1 boards keep DDR3L slots. The LGA, PGA and BGA: CPU package types explained guide covers soldered limits. Check device specs for memory expansion before buying.
Memory, PCIe and cooling
LPDDR3-1866 and DDR3L-1600 over two channels to 16 GB with up to 29.8 GB/s serve thin multitasking. Matched channels help HD 515 in video calls. Eight gigabytes suits office 2 in 1 use. ECC is absent on consumer mobile SKUs.
PCIe 3.0 with up to 10 lanes handles SSDs and radios in 1x4 and 2x2 splits. Four lanes to storage cover tablet speeds. The rest serve Wi-Fi, touch and sensors. Gen3 parts match the budget without extra draw.
Cooling is chassis dissipation across 3.5 W to 7 W with no shipped cooler. Long turbo holds better on metal bodies than on plastic. Skin temperature limits decide sustained clocks more than the 2.7 GHz headline.
Upgrade paths
No CPU upgrade exists on BGA-1515. The ladder runs from the Intel Core m3-6Y30 at 900 MHz to 2.2 GHz through this 6Y54 to the Intel Core m5-6Y57 at 1.1 GHz to 2.8 GHz and the Intel Core m7-6Y75 at the top, all soldered. Storage is the only later change on most bodies.
A platform move means a new device on Kaby Lake-Y or later. The How to find your CPU socket type guide helps spot soldered tablets before purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What socket does the Core m5-6Y54 use?
It uses BGA 1515, soldered. It cannot be replaced.
How many cores does the Core m5-6Y54 have?
Two cores with four threads at 1.1 GHz base and turbo to 2.7 GHz.
Which graphics does the Core m5-6Y54 include?
Intel HD Graphics 515 from 300 MHz to 900 MHz.
What is the TDP of the Core m5-6Y54?
4.5 W with 7 W bursts for fanless 2 in 1 devices.
Sources and verification
- Intel Core m5-6Y54 Processor specifications (Intel)
- Intel Core M Mobile Processor Comparison Chart (Intel)
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