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Core i7-5600U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.6 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2015.

Average Bench: 49.6% (808th of 1445)

Based on 20,423 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5600U CPU @ 2.60GHz
Poor: 25%Average: 49.6% Great: 63%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-5600U averaged 50.4% 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 66.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 75.6Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-5600U is 38.4%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-5600U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 190Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 192Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 20,423 samples)
Rank 80849.6%
Min Avg Max
29.7 Memory 66.8 88
23.8 1-Core 75.6 101
40 2-Core 132 178
54.4% 91.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
62.5 4-Core 188 259
62.2 8-Core 192 259
25.4% 190 Pts
Min Avg Max
61 64-Core 190 259
11.7% 190 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
56% Above average
Memory 72.4
1-Core 95.1
2-Core 156
63% 108 Pts
4-Core 231
8-Core 229
31% 230 Pts
64-Core 235
14% 235 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
53.9% Above average
Memory 72.6
1-Core 94.5
2-Core 145
62% 104 Pts
4-Core 206
8-Core 208
28% 207 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
52.3% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 78.8
2-Core 88.8
55% 82.7 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 145
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 142
9% 142 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
52% Above average
Memory 68
1-Core 56.3
2-Core 130
50% 84.7 Pts
4-Core 210
8-Core 207
28% 209 Pts
64-Core 214
13% 214 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
51.9% Above average
Memory 68.9
1-Core 80.9
2-Core 159
59% 103 Pts
4-Core 204
8-Core 202
27% 203 Pts
64-Core 204
13% 204 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
51.2% Above average
Memory 60.3
1-Core 92.6
2-Core 162
60% 105 Pts
4-Core 244
8-Core 245
33% 244 Pts
64-Core 243
15% 243 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
50.6% Above average
Memory 74.3
1-Core 59.3
2-Core 73.4
46% 69 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 146
21% 153 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.6 GHz, turbo 1.5 GHz (avg)
22.2% Poor
Memory 32
1-Core 29.6
2-Core 50.6
23% 37.4 Pts
4-Core 70.8
8-Core 79
10% 74.9 Pts
64-Core 57.1
4% 57.1 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,871,569 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 5%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 51%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Latitude E7450

CPU
Core i7-5600UIntelBench 50%, 20,423 samples1,148x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples2,365x
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™ i7-5600U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.20 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi7-5600U
# 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 Speed2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.2 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-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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Good (edit your comment) Add link

9 months ago.

Despite it's age, this little processor still chugs along just fine in 2021, while offering decent battery life in laptops, if configured properly. Coupled with discrete graphics, it can still pull it's own weight in heavier tasks, such as video editing and using CAD software.

MEX-User
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3,732

Good

17 months ago.

Very slow in Dell Latitude E7450

NOR-User
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2,294

Excellent

2 years ago.

works really good for such an old laptop cpu, will soon be installing a egpu for improved performance

Drakorvich
Avatar level
48

Good

3 years ago.

Exceptionally good laptop CPU. It has aged well. The only thing holding it back is typically the Intel HD 5500 graphics, which are meh at best.

NRG_Obamium
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4

Excellent

2 years ago.

Works like a charm, plays less demanding games just fine

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