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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: 28.7% (598th of 1183)

more Based on 62,797 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: 28.7% Great: 34%
Gaming
Gaming 29%
Raft
Desktop
Desktop 41%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

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Very poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 71.3% 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. Single Core Mixed Speed 68.4Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 117Pts

Very good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is just 16.9%. 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 176Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 62,797 samples)
Rank 59828.7%
Min Avg Max
26.5 1-Core 68.4 83.3
53.7 2-Core 117 145
44.7% 92.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
88.7 4-Core 170 201
113 8-Core 176 201
23.5% 173 Pts
Min Avg Max
108 64-Core 178 201
11.9% 178 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)
33.5% Below average
1-Core 83.8
2-Core 138
54% 111 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 199
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 200
13% 200 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
33.4% Below average
1-Core 83
2-Core 138
54% 110 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 197
27% 198 Pts
64-Core 195
13% 195 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
33.3% Below average
1-Core 79.6
2-Core 142
53% 111 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 201
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)
32.8% Below average
1-Core 81.2
2-Core 143
54% 112 Pts
4-Core 193
8-Core 198
27% 195 Pts
64-Core 197
13% 197 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
32.7% Below average
1-Core 82.2
2-Core 139
53% 110 Pts
4-Core 192
8-Core 199
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 155
10% 155 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
32.5% Below average
1-Core 84
2-Core 132
53% 108 Pts
4-Core 203
8-Core 168
26% 185 Pts
64-Core 170
11% 170 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
31.4% Below average
1-Core 75.6
2-Core 134
50% 105 Pts
4-Core 186
8-Core 188
26% 187 Pts
64-Core 186
12% 186 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
27.3% Poor
1-Core 25.1
2-Core 85
24% 55 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 188
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 184
12% 184 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 20,903,564 CPUs tested.

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Typical Core i5-5200U Builds (Compare 3,589 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings.
Gaming
Gaming 12%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 35%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 29%, 62,797 samples1,514x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 134,755 samples3,160x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 4%, 526 samples199x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 4%, 1,058 samples118x
SSD
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 46%, 1,460 samples99x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $55Bench 105%, 476,799 samples60x
A400 120GBKingston  $22Bench 60%, 54,326 samples35x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 25,833 samples507x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 25%, 5,353 samples339x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 19,274 samples216x
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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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5,638

Good (edit your comment) Add link

4 days ago.

Works way better than i7 for gaming

DEU-User
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3,667

Excellent

25 days ago.

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

GBR-User
Avatar level
3,654

Good

9 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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2,663

Excellent

5 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
2,567

Poor

2 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
2,188

Poor

9 months ago.

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

LKA-User
Avatar level
960

Excellent

8 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

6 months ago.

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

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