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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: 37.3% (575th of 1206)

more Based on 68,976 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: 19%Average: 37.3% Great: 44%
Gaming
Gaming 37%
Jet ski
Desktop
Desktop 42%
Speed boat
Workstation
Workstation 18%
Surfboard

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Poor average bench

The Intel Core i5-5200U averaged 62.7% 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 69.5Pts
Avg. Dual Core Mixed Speed 118Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5200U is 24.7%. 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 68,976 samples)
Rank 57537.3%
Min Avg Max
26.5 1-Core 69.5 83.4
47.6 2-Core 118 146
45.3% 93.8 Pts
Min Avg Max
84.6 4-Core 173 201
117 8-Core 177 201
23.8% 175 Pts
Min Avg Max
106 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)
43.7% Average
1-Core 82.2
2-Core 142
54% 112 Pts
4-Core 200
8-Core 200
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 200
13% 200 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
43.2% Average
1-Core 81
2-Core 138
53% 110 Pts
4-Core 199
8-Core 201
27% 200 Pts
64-Core 200
13% 200 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
42% Average
1-Core 77.6
2-Core 134
51% 106 Pts
4-Core 197
8-Core 196
27% 196 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)
40.8% Average
1-Core 76
2-Core 134
50% 105 Pts
4-Core 188
8-Core 187
26% 187 Pts
64-Core 187
13% 187 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
34.6% Below average
1-Core 75
2-Core 125
48% 99.9 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 169
19% 147 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)
31.7% Below average
1-Core 51.9
2-Core 101
36% 76.6 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 175
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 182
12% 182 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
20.7% Poor
1-Core 50.6
2-Core 96.6
35% 73.6 Pts
4-Core 57
8-Core 11.2
6% 34.1 Pts
64-Core 17.1
1% 17.1 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
15.9% Very poor
1-Core 33.2
2-Core 77.9
25% 55.6 Pts
4-Core 52.5
8-Core 109
10% 80.8 Pts
64-Core 109
7% 109 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 24,086,912 CPUs tested.

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Gaming
Gaming 13%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 35%
Jet ski
Workstation
Workstation 15%
Surfboard

System: Lenovo 80E5

CPU
Core i5-5200UIntelBench 37%, 68,976 samples1,726x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 148,243 samples3,577x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 5%, 582 samples223x
Radeon R5 M330AMDBench 6%, 1,207 samples124x
SSD
MZYLF128HCHP-000L2 128GBSamsungBench 47%, 1,562 samples104x
850 Evo 250GBSamsung  $85Bench 106%, 532,443 samples61x
A400 240GBKingston  $32Bench 62%, 115,170 samples44x
RAM
M471B5173EB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 23%, 27,436 samples552x
RMT3170MN68F9F1600 1x4GBRAMAXELBench 25%, 5,936 samples386x
M471B1G73EB0-YK0 1x8GBSamsungBench 28%, 21,525 samples233x
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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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6,132

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

29 days ago.

Works way better than i7 for gaming

GBR-User
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3,880

Terrible

4 days 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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3,875

Terrible

25 days ago.

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

ROU-User
Avatar level
2,853

Excellent

9 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
2,691

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
2,298

Poor

12 months ago.

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

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,014

Excellent

11 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

9 months ago.

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

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