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Core i5-5300U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.3 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q4 2014.

Average Bench: 41.6% (1020th of 1442)

Based on 29,898 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5300U CPU @ 2.30GHz
Poor: 16%Average: 41.6% Great: 56%
Gaming
Gaming 42%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 30%
Raft

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-5300U averaged 58.4% lower than the peak scores attained by the group leaders. This isn't a great result which indicates that there are much faster alternatives on the comparison list.

Strengths

Avg. Memory Latency 56.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 62.8Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5300U is 39.9%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-5300U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 161Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 162Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 29,898 samples)
Rank 102041.6%
Min Avg Max
13.3 Memory 56.6 80.6
19.1 1-Core 62.8 84.9
33.2 2-Core 111 145
45.7% 76.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
52 4-Core 154 205
55.2 8-Core 162 207
21% 158 Pts
Min Avg Max
54.3 64-Core 161 206
9.9% 161 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
55.7% Above average
Memory 76.2
1-Core 83.9
2-Core 150
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 203
28% 205 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
54.5% Above average
Memory 75.3
1-Core 81.3
2-Core 136
59% 97.6 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 191
26% 195 Pts
64-Core 194
12% 194 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
52.6% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 86.2
2-Core 148
59% 101 Pts
4-Core 208
8-Core 209
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 208
13% 208 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
50.7% Above average
Memory 76.9
1-Core 62.6
2-Core 101
51% 80.2 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 145
19% 145 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
48.8% Average
Memory 66
1-Core 83.5
2-Core 133
56% 94 Pts
4-Core 184
8-Core 183
25% 184 Pts
64-Core 183
11% 183 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
47.8% Average
Memory 69.1
1-Core 65.9
2-Core 112
51% 82.3 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 176
21% 164 Pts
64-Core 190
12% 190 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
35.1% Below average
Memory 48.2
1-Core 64.9
2-Core 96.4
42% 69.8 Pts
4-Core 129
8-Core 128
17% 129 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 1.75 GHz (avg)
26.3% Poor
Memory 33.9
1-Core 20.6
2-Core 31.9
20% 28.8 Pts
4-Core 100
8-Core 208
18% 154 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,705,676 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 44%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 4%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E7450

CPU
Core i5-5300UIntelBench 42%, 29,898 samples1,194x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples2,358x
GeForce 840MNvidiaBench 9%, 20,978 samples81x
HD Graphics 5500 (PHDGD Skylake v2.9)IntelBench 4%, 39 samples1x
SSD
PM871 mSATA 256GBSamsungBench 76%, 2,585 samples237x
hynix SC210 mSATA 256GBSKBench 68%, 1,541 samples161x
PM851 mSATA 256GBSamsungBench 65%, 6,648 samples146x
RAM
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples343x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 2x8GBHynixBench 52%, 34,976 samples176x
M471B1G73QH0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 40,451 samples121x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-5300U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi5-5300U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 5500
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency900 MHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory16 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size16 GB
Memory TypesDDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations4x1, 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes12

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes
Secure KeyYes

Advanced Technologies

Virtualization Tech (VT-x)Yes
Intel 64Yes
Idle StatesYes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® TechYes
Thermal Monitoring TechnologiesYes
Turbo Boost Tech2.0
Hyper-Threading TechYes
Virtualization for Directed I/O (VT-d)Yes
VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)Yes
TSX-NIYes
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Yes
Small Business AdvantageYes
Smart Response TechYes

Package

Package Size40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechYes

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,832

Good (edit your comment) Add link

10 months ago.

i ran minecraft java with the mod called Sodium

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,778

Poor

14 months ago.

its alright for low performance games

CAN-User
Avatar level
4,952

Good

16 months ago.

Not worth the cost. Still decent if OC'ed.

IND-User
Avatar level
4,768

Excellent

3 months ago.

slow cant even run windows 11 smoothly

IRN-User
Avatar level
3,948

Terrible

9 months ago.

It's too slow, I suggest you don't watch it

Aora
Avatar level
4

Average

3 years ago.

Nothing Special. Just a everyday CPU. Here's my recommendation: - No-Medium Gaming depending on GPU (No gaming-Minecraft Java) - Medium WorkFlows (Intense Program + Two Light Programs) - High Web Browsing (HTML5 Games, Online 3d games, etc)

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