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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: 52.5% (648th of 1239)

more Based on 75,568 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: 34%Average: 52.5% Great: 61%
Gaming
Gaming 52%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 59%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 37%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 47.5% 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 76.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Mixed Speed 67.9Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is 27.2%. 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 172Pts
Avg. Octa Core Mixed Speed 170Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 75,568 samples)
Rank 64852.5%
Min Avg Max
48.6 Memory 76.7 89.3
25.6 1-Core 67.9 83.4
44.6 2-Core 114 143
54.9% 86.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
65.9 4-Core 166 200
84.5 8-Core 170 200
22.9% 168 Pts
Min Avg Max
91.9 64-Core 172 201
11.5% 172 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)
61.9% Good
Memory 90.3
1-Core 56.5
2-Core 115
57% 87.2 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 202
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)
58.9% Above average
Memory 84.6
1-Core 81.1
2-Core 149
65% 105 Pts
4-Core 194
8-Core 198
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 196
13% 196 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
58.5% Above average
Memory 82.9
1-Core 82.8
2-Core 145
64% 104 Pts
4-Core 201
8-Core 197
27% 199 Pts
64-Core 194
13% 194 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
58.1% Above average
Memory 83.1
1-Core 81
2-Core 138
63% 101 Pts
4-Core 196
8-Core 187
26% 191 Pts
64-Core 197
13% 197 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
55.4% Above average
Memory 80.1
1-Core 52.7
2-Core 130
54% 87.6 Pts
4-Core 183
8-Core 167
24% 175 Pts
64-Core 172
12% 172 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
Memory 67.1
1-Core 6.4
2-Core 49.5
30% 41 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 157
22% 160 Pts
64-Core 176
12% 176 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
47.2% Average
Memory 60.6
1-Core 49.5
2-Core 99
44% 69.7 Pts
4-Core 198
8-Core 194
27% 196 Pts
64-Core 198
13% 198 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.15 GHz (avg)
39.7% Below average
Memory 45.7
1-Core 17.7
2-Core 81.2
29% 48.2 Pts
4-Core 195
8-Core 195
27% 195 Pts
64-Core 199
13% 199 Pts
Socket BGA1168, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 1.1 GHz (avg)
33% Below average
Memory 53.8
1-Core 30.3
2-Core 51.9
31% 45.3 Pts
4-Core 72.5
8-Core 76.1
10% 74.3 Pts
64-Core 76.2
5% 76.2 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 28,605,598 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 13%
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Desktop
Desktop 45%
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Workstation
Workstation 19%
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System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 52%, 75,568 samples2,010x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 172,042 samples4,122x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 5%, 647 samples251x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 6%, 1,258 samples148x
SSD
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 1,793 samples114x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $75Bench 103%, 583,942 samples65x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 63%, 147,513 samples52x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 22%, 31,694 samples635x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 24%, 6,780 samples446x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 26%, 23,558 samples256x
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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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6,508

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

18 days ago.

Works way better than i7 for gaming

GBR-User
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4,184

Poor

10 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
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4,137

Good

15 days ago.

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

ROU-User
Avatar level
3,091

Good

1 day 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
2,807

Good

1 month 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
2,430

Poor

16 months ago.

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

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,076

Excellent

15 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

13 months ago.

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

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