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Core i5-5200U

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

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Average Bench: 31.1% (601st of 1182)

more Based on 60,037 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: 17%Average: 31.1% Great: 37%
Gaming
Gaming 31%
Sail boat
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 68.8% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 68.1Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 116Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is 20.4%. 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 176Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 175Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 60,037 samples)
Rank 60131.1%
Min Avg Max
24 1-Core 68.1 83.4
47.5 2-Core 116 144
44.5% 92.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
81.8 4-Core 169 201
97.4 8-Core 175 201
23.4% 172 Pts
Min Avg Max
91.5 64-Core 176 201
11.8% 176 Pts
User Benchmarks Bench Normal Heavy Extreme
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)
36.6% Below average
1-Core 81.7
2-Core 137
53% 110 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 196
27% 197 Pts
64-Core 197
13% 197 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
36.5% Below average
1-Core 83.1
2-Core 135
53% 109 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 202
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
35.9% Below average
1-Core 79.7
2-Core 131
51% 105 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 196
27% 195 Pts
64-Core 190
13% 190 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
35.1% Below average
1-Core 68.6
2-Core 129
47% 98.8 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 198
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 199
13% 199 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
34.7% Below average
1-Core 77.5
2-Core 133
51% 105 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 190
26% 188 Pts
64-Core 202
14% 202 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
30.9% Below average
1-Core 43.9
2-Core 101
33% 72.6 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 199
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 180
12% 180 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz
22% Poor
1-Core 46.6
2-Core 91.7
33% 69.1 Pts
4-Core 119
8-Core 116
16% 118 Pts
64-Core 120
8% 120 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
18.2% Very poor
1-Core 24.5
2-Core 42.5
16% 33.5 Pts
4-Core 106
8-Core 201
19% 153 Pts
64-Core 200
13% 200 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 19,361,331 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 13%
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Desktop
Desktop 35%
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Workstation
Workstation 15%
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System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 31%, 60,037 samples1,397x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 6%, 125,964 samples2,948x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 6%, 527 samples190x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 6%, 1,048 samples110x
SSD
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 46%, 1,386 samples93x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $104Bench 106%, 477,755 samples55x
A400 120GBKingston  $22Bench 60%, 49,580 samples32x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 24,560 samples474x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 25%, 5,222 samples310x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 17,600 samples207x
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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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5,494

Good (edit your comment) Add link

1 month ago.

Works way better than i7 for gaming

DEU-User
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3,539

Terrible

2 months ago.

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

GBR-User
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3,532

Good

8 months 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.

ROU-User
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2,587

Excellent

3 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
2,493

Poor

26 days 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
2,114

Poor

7 months ago.

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

LKA-User
Avatar level
932

Excellent

6 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
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8

Poor

4 months ago.

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

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