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Core i7-5500U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.4 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2015.

Average Bench: 46.2% (900th of 1442)

Based on 73,655 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306D4, 1FABFBFF000306D4, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5500U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 22%Average: 46.2% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-5500U averaged 53.8% 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 64.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-5500U is 36.4%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-5500U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 169Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 169Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 73,655 samples)
Rank 90046.2%
Min Avg Max
23 Memory 64.8 82.5
25.9 1-Core 69 88.3
46.2 2-Core 117 151
50.5% 83.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
66.2 4-Core 160 214
80.7 8-Core 169 218
21.9% 165 Pts
Min Avg Max
71 64-Core 169 218
10.4% 169 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
60.5% Good
Memory 82.5
1-Core 89.4
2-Core 160
66% 111 Pts
4-Core 229
8-Core 208
30% 219 Pts
64-Core 217
14% 217 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 79.4
1-Core 88.9
2-Core 154
64% 107 Pts
4-Core 227
8-Core 186
29% 207 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 77.6
1-Core 88.7
2-Core 146
63% 104 Pts
4-Core 221
8-Core 222
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 182
11% 182 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
57.2% Above average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 85.3
2-Core 152
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 213
8-Core 212
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
55.2% Above average
Memory 80.9
1-Core 69
2-Core 119
56% 89.6 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 174
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 137
8% 137 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.75 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 69.2
1-Core 86.5
2-Core 151
60% 102 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 209
29% 216 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
48.7% Average
Memory 59.6
1-Core 78.8
2-Core 119
51% 85.8 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 219
29% 219 Pts
64-Core 214
13% 214 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
45.9% Average
Memory 66
1-Core 74.9
2-Core 126
53% 89 Pts
4-Core 153
8-Core 143
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 162
10% 162 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 49%
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Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Dell Inspiron 5558

CPU
Core i7-5500UIntelBench 46%, 73,655 samples658x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples1,300x
GeForce 920MNvidiaBench 5%, 11,731 samples321x
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples308x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples113x
A400 480GBKingston  $38Bench 74%, 237,487 samples63x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $29Bench 56%, 142,801 samples46x
RAM
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 48%, 30,280 samples363x
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 64,960 samples121x
M471B5173EB0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 19,666 samples118x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-5500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi7-5500U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$393.00
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 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 Frequency950 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-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
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 TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,838

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

4 months ago.

its a i7 with 2 core's that's all i need to say

GBR-User
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5,782

Disliked

9 months ago.

Comment 

has 2-cores and 4-threads but its an i7. —Jul '22

IND-User
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4,780

Good

9 days ago.

it works really well for Roblox and Fortnite

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,615

Good

20 months ago.

it's a core i3 from 2013 with lower TDP

ITA-User
Avatar level
4,069

Good

13 months ago.

with a gpu on my laptop board, not a strong one to mention/ geforce gtx 950m, its not so so good and not so bad. good on multi tasking, smooth win 10, gaming is medium with its hdd (with ability to add an extra ssd)/can run genshin on it with highest settings. with this budget its the best u can get. after long time usage and installing many many apps, the battry life decreases, though it usually gets better when i reset my windows 10. model: asus v502l if u r a student or a daily user, a good price second hand would be recommended.

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,950

Good

2 years ago.

While its old, it good for Minecraft server and other things:)

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,397

Good

4 months ago.

Weak performance, does not saves as much battery life as it should be.

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,263

Poor

2 years ago.

Wow...this really helps me alot!

THA-User
Avatar level
3,170

Good

6 months ago.

It gets quite hot and it causes CPU throttling. Much more expensive at the time compared to AMD's comparable models.

EGY-User
Avatar level
3,158

Excellent

3 months ago.

It used to be okay when speed was not an issue.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,906

Average

2 years ago.

It can't handle many processes at once.

Nolanimations
Avatar level
60

Average

5 years ago.

Would've expected more of an i7, even though it's a mobile CPU. 4 cores could at least have been included.

Skull_Father
Avatar level
18

Terrible

2 years ago.

it's just sad....

vairfoley
Avatar level
10

Excellent

4 years ago.

Still a great CPU for productivity tasks

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