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Core i5-5200U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.2 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2015.

Average Bench: 52.6% (647th of 1276)

more Based on 92,067 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306D4, , 1FABFBFF000306D4, 0000000000000000, 0FABFBFF000306D4, 0F8BFBFF000306D4 Models: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5200U CPU @ 2.20GHz, Intel(R) Core(TL) i5-5200U CPU @ 2.20GHz, Intel® Core™ i5-5200U @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 38%Average: 52.6% Great: 60%
Gaming
Gaming 53%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 47.3% 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 75.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 69.6Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is 22.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-5200U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Mixed Speed 178Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 177Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 92,067 samples)
Rank 64752.6%
Min Avg Max
50.1 Memory 75.5 88.5
28.7 1-Core 69.6 83.6
57.5 2-Core 118 144
55.3% 87.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
96.3 4-Core 174 201
109 8-Core 177 201
24% 176 Pts
Min Avg Max
112 64-Core 178 201
11.9% 178 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Server
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
61.5% Good
Memory 88.9
1-Core 82.2
2-Core 145
66% 105 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 204
28% 202 Pts
64-Core 199
13% 199 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
59.1% Above average
Memory 84.6
1-Core 81.2
2-Core 130
63% 98.7 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 195
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 194
13% 194 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
59% Above average
Memory 84.2
1-Core 79.5
2-Core 143
64% 102 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 196
27% 197 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
57.6% Above average
Memory 84.5
1-Core 77.6
2-Core 124
61% 95.4 Pts
4-Core 181
8-Core 180
25% 180 Pts
64-Core 182
12% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
52.9% Above average
Memory 72.4
1-Core 83
2-Core 132
59% 95.9 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 195
27% 195 Pts
64-Core 196
13% 196 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.6% Above average
Memory 70.3
1-Core 80.6
2-Core 131
58% 94 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 192
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 192
13% 192 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
51.3% Above average
Memory 69.4
1-Core 80.7
2-Core 133
58% 94.4 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 191
26% 192 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
41.2% Average
Memory 69.6
1-Core 29.3
2-Core 53.8
36% 50.9 Pts
4-Core 72.2
8-Core 116
12% 94.3 Pts
64-Core 106
7% 106 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 38,830,007 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
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Desktop
Desktop 52%
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Workstation
Workstation 2%
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System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 53%, 92,067 samples850x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 178,612 samples1,730x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 4%, 682 samples69x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 5%, 1,903 samples59x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 67%, 246,101 samples40x
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 2,223 samples30x
MX500 500GBCrucial  $54Bench 106%, 156,620 samples28x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 36,790 samples256x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 24%, 7,887 samples161x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 40,471 samples92x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 22% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-5200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi5-5200U
# 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 Speed2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.7 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
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
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

 Comments

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USA-User
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7,366

Good (edit your comment) Add link

4 days ago.

I used this cpu for 3 years, I don't recommend playing any games on it but on very low settings and 8gb of ram you can get 25-30 fps on gta.

GBR-User
Avatar level
4,638

Poor

13 days ago.

i have the dell inspiron 3558 and 8gb of ram...it is not value for NEW TITLE GAMING! mabye you can get away with csgo, all on low, or minecraft even (even though it still lags :() but for games liek fortnite... A BIG NO.

DEU-User
Avatar level
4,595

Poor

2 months ago.

dieser Prozessor ist derr lezte DRECK!!!!!!!!!!!

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,060

Excellent

3 months ago.

I've got one inside my Toshiba Laptop and its fast.

UKR-User
Avatar level
3,039

Good

9 months ago.

Its pretty decent cpu for light jobs like browsing, doing homeworks etc.... But it doesnt do well in intense workloads or gaming.

NLD-User
Avatar level
2,694

Poor

2 years ago.

This cpu is ok for like normal usage. Though this CPU is definitely not meant for gaming.

PAK-User
Avatar level
2,330

Excellent

4 months ago.

Best processor. I loved its performance.

NZL-User
Avatar level
1,624

Good

5 months ago.

the processor is very snappy for day to day use and for doing any business work, (eg, Word typing, Excel, listening to music on you tube or spotify) it is terrible at games though, you can pick up these laptops very cheap now though so i do recommend for just basic stuff.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,280

Good

5 months ago.

this cpu so good for gaming with egpu. i can play any game in 1080p ultra settings 60fps+. this cpu can handles normal tasks very well and heavy tasks this can handles so easy.

PAN-User
Avatar level
888

Good

3 months ago.

is litlle bit slower for task like non profesional rendering but for browing is maybe I think normal in the border of good

Tinus899
Avatar level
8

Poor

21 months ago.

its an good cpu if you want to do just browsing but other than tath terrible

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