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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: 37.8% (566th of 1206)

more Based on 69,558 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: 25%Average: 37.8% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 38%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 42%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 62.2% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 70.6Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 119Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is just 19.3%. 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 182Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 180Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 69,558 samples)
Rank 56637.8%
Min Avg Max
37.2 1-Core 70.6 83.4
65.7 2-Core 119 145
45.8% 94.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
112 4-Core 175 200
130 8-Core 180 201
24.2% 178 Pts
Min Avg Max
137 64-Core 182 201
12.2% 182 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
43.4% Average
1-Core 83.3
2-Core 130
52% 107 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 201
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 201
14% 201 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
41.6% Average
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 125
50% 102 Pts
4-Core 190
8-Core 190
26% 190 Pts
64-Core 196
13% 196 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz
40.1% Average
1-Core 79.8
2-Core 123
50% 101 Pts
4-Core 175
8-Core 182
24% 178 Pts
64-Core 177
12% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
37.7% Below average
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 134
46% 99 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 173
25% 180 Pts
64-Core 171
12% 171 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.25 GHz (avg)
35.3% Below average
1-Core 70.8
2-Core 95.8
42% 83.3 Pts
4-Core 156
8-Core 175
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 170
11% 170 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
30.6% Below average
1-Core 55.2
2-Core 98.7
37% 76.9 Pts
4-Core 146
8-Core 146
20% 146 Pts
64-Core 191
13% 191 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
15.9% Very poor
1-Core 29.4
2-Core 43.8
18% 36.6 Pts
4-Core 76.2
8-Core 82.1
11% 79.1 Pts
64-Core 97.3
6% 97.3 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 22,612,092 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core i5-5200U Builds (Compare 3,849 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 13%
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Desktop
Desktop 36%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 15%
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System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 38%, 69,558 samples1,631x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 144,861 samples3,387x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 5%, 558 samples217x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 6%, 1,137 samples122x
SSD
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 1,553 samples102x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $55Bench 105%, 518,957 samples61x
A400 120GBKingston  $22Bench 60%, 65,912 samples40x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 25,415 samples533x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 25%, 5,493 samples362x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 21,055 samples223x
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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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5,988

Good (edit your comment) Add link

2 months ago.

Works way better than i7 for gaming

GBR-User
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3,792

Excellent

1 month ago.

it is good for working on e.g. doing your homework or business (Workstation) But not good at all for gaming. It is bad at gaming especially like big titles. If you want to play an old game or a pixelated game (Like undertale) i would recommend it but otherwise, for heavy gaming, i wont.

DEU-User
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3,783

Good

14 hrs ago.

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

ROU-User
Avatar level
2,745

Excellent

7 months ago.

Is it any good in 2019 for light gaming? CS:GO, League of Legends, World of Warcraft ? With this specific grafic card HD 5500 ?

UKR-User
Avatar level
2,649

Poor

4 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
2,254

Poor

11 months ago.

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

LKA-User
Avatar level
986

Excellent

10 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.

Tinus899
Avatar level
8

Poor

8 months ago.

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

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