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Core i5-7200U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.50 GHz, Kaby Lake.
Release date ≈ Q3 2016.

Average Bench: 45.4% (940th of 1463)

Based on 205,332 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000806E9, 0FABFBFF000806E9, 1FABFBFF000806E9, 0F8BFBFF000806E9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-7200U CPU @ 2.50GHz
Poor: 20%Average: 45.4% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 45%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-7200U averaged 54.5% 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 61.6Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 67.8Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-7200U is 38.1%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-7200U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 182Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 181Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 205,332 samples)
Rank 94045.4%
Min Avg Max
17.1 Memory 61.6 82
36 1-Core 67.8 85.5
62.4 2-Core 122 153
49.7% 83.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
93.5 4-Core 169 221
111 8-Core 181 226
23.2% 175 Pts
Min Avg Max
107 64-Core 182 226
11.2% 182 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
62% Good
Memory 83.8
1-Core 91.1
2-Core 145
65% 107 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 236
31% 236 Pts
64-Core 235
15% 235 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
61.7% Good
Memory 83.3
1-Core 90.8
2-Core 153
66% 109 Pts
4-Core 235
8-Core 234
31% 234 Pts
64-Core 233
14% 233 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
57.7% Above average
Memory 77.7
1-Core 75.2
2-Core 159
61% 104 Pts
4-Core 220
8-Core 222
30% 221 Pts
64-Core 222
14% 222 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
57.4% Above average
Memory 72.8
1-Core 82.2
2-Core 137
58% 97.5 Pts
4-Core 245
8-Core 246
33% 245 Pts
64-Core 234
14% 234 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.05 GHz (avg)
55.9% Above average
Memory 71.6
1-Core 89.7
2-Core 154
62% 105 Pts
4-Core 233
8-Core 238
31% 236 Pts
64-Core 237
15% 237 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
55.8% Above average
Memory 75.5
1-Core 42.6
2-Core 146
51% 88 Pts
4-Core 211
8-Core 212
28% 211 Pts
64-Core 209
13% 209 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
49.1% Average
Memory 67.9
1-Core 68.6
2-Core 140
54% 92.3 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 204
24% 188 Pts
64-Core 207
13% 207 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
43% Average
Memory 64.6
1-Core 16
2-Core 53.2
31% 44.6 Pts
4-Core 122
8-Core 149
18% 136 Pts
64-Core 145
9% 145 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 3.1 GHz (avg)
40.9% Average
Memory 47.2
1-Core 56.7
2-Core 140
44% 81.3 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 204
27% 202 Pts
64-Core 206
13% 206 Pts
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Gaming
Gaming 6%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 5%
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System: Acer Aspire E5-575G

CPU
Core i5-7200UIntelBench 45%, 205,332 samples1,792x
GPU
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1,587x
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples614x
GeForce 940MXNvidiaBench 9%, 7,286 samples594x
SSD
HFS256G39TND-N210A 256GBBench 70%, 39,780 samples287x
Micron_1100_MTFDDAV256TBN 256GBBench 72%, 50,765 samples115x
RBUSNS8280S3128GH2 128GBKingstonBench 49%, 1,212 samples90x
RAM
ACR24D4S7S8MB-8 1x8GBKingstonBench 36%, 13,568 samples405x
8ATF1G64HZ-2G3B1 1x8GBMicronBench 36%, 24,227 samples139x
ACR21D4S15HAG/8G 1x8GBKingstonBench 36%, 2,395 samples120x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-7200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code NameKaby Lake
Launch DateQ3'16
Processor Numberi5-7200U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$281.00
Clock Speed2.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.10 GHz
Bus Speed4 GT/s OPI
Max TDP15 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency300.00 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.00 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Clear Video Tech for MIDYes
Graphics Video Max Memory32 GB

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision3.0
PCI Express Configurations1x4, 2x2, 1x2+2x1 and 4x1
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
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
Smart Response TechYes
My WiFi TechYes
Speed Shift TechnologyYes

Package

Package Size42mm X 24mm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1356

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,976

Average (edit your comment) Add link

9 months ago.

it only has a slight improvement than a i5 2520m and turbo is 100mhz lower than a i5 2520m but if you compare it to a i5 8265u the 8265u is a massive improvement

GBR-User
Avatar level
5,858

Poor

4 months ago.

its pretty powerfull now for gaming

DEU-User
Avatar level
5,825

Good

6 months ago.

pc needs to load just for open google

CAN-User
Avatar level
5,038

Poor

8 months ago.

terrible cpu it performs like a banana

IND-User
Avatar level
4,884

Good

3 months ago.

A good CPU if tweaked is a good gaming setup too.

IDN-User
Avatar level
4,691

Good

1 month ago.

Its good for light gaming even 3d modeling (if you have a nvidia graphics card) however without any GPU the IGPU is Terrible i also wouldn't consider it as a desktop/laptop without an actual dedicated GPU

JPN-User
Avatar level
3,436

Good

23 months ago.

Intel Always Win My Bros Ryzen 5 2500 sucks

NOR-User
Avatar level
2,310

Average

24 months ago.

It might not be compatible with the new Windows 11 OS but it's as fast as the 8th generation processors!

DNK-User
Avatar level
2,244

Excellent

4 years ago.

As it says for deskwork it is a work hors

SGP-User
Avatar level
2,036

Good

1 month ago.

Not a processor you would want to use for development and gaming overall as it is prone to massive lags (one of the worst processors), so it is best to make a switch to a better processor like those in the 10th Generation range (or the Ryzen series) and retire laptops using this processor (as well as scrapping them).

ARE-User
Avatar level
1,935

Excellent

2 years ago.

Love the performance when optimized properly.

MLT-User
Avatar level
674

Good

5 years ago.

it is the cpu i use and it is quite stable

MMR-User
Avatar level
390

Good

11 months ago.

Im using it on my pc and it runs bettter than the i5 750

Sousinha
Avatar level
26

Terrible

20 months ago.

unpowered to be a i5

KoolKazooKid
Avatar level
14

Poor

6 years ago.

OK for desktop work, light gaming. But not cost effective. The iGPU is a MASSIVE bottleneck for gaming.

BudgetGuy
Avatar level
8

Terrible

6 years ago.

This CPU may be an i5, but it is terrible. It can easily be beaten by a dirt cheap coffee lake Pentium Gold. ($60 for G5400, which it is beaten by)

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