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Core i7-5500U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.4 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q1 2015.

Average Bench: 46.2% (917th of 1459)

Based on 73,655 user benchmarks.  Devices: BFEBFBFF000306D4, 1FABFBFF000306D4, 0000000000000000, 1F8BFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-5500U CPU @ 2.40GHz
Poor: 22%Average: 46.2% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 46%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i7-5500U averaged 53.8% 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. Memory Latency 64.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 69Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i7-5500U is 36.4%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i7-5500U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 169Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 169Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 73,655 samples)
Rank 91746.2%
Min Avg Max
23 Memory 64.8 82.5
25.9 1-Core 69 88.3
46.2 2-Core 117 151
50.5% 83.6 Pts
Min Avg Max
66.2 4-Core 160 214
80.7 8-Core 169 218
21.9% 165 Pts
Min Avg Max
71 64-Core 169 218
10.4% 169 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.85 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 70.6
1-Core 85.6
2-Core 126
57% 94.1 Pts
4-Core 212
8-Core 214
28% 213 Pts
64-Core 213
13% 213 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
50.5% Above average
Memory 68.9
1-Core 80.8
2-Core 130
56% 93.3 Pts
4-Core 180
8-Core 225
26% 202 Pts
64-Core 224
14% 224 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.8 GHz (avg)
49.4% Average
Memory 71.8
1-Core 64.2
2-Core 112
51% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 159
8-Core 161
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 166
10% 166 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 66.5
1-Core 69.6
2-Core 123
52% 86.4 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 174
24% 176 Pts
64-Core 177
11% 177 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2 GHz (avg)
48.1% Average
Memory 71.9
1-Core 54.8
2-Core 94.7
47% 73.8 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 144
19% 144 Pts
64-Core 146
9% 146 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.45 GHz (avg)
45.9% Average
Memory 63.3
1-Core 81.8
2-Core 142
56% 95.8 Pts
4-Core 167
8-Core 170
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 148
9% 148 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.9 GHz (avg)
43.9% Average
Memory 65.3
1-Core 65.4
2-Core 115
50% 81.8 Pts
4-Core 138
8-Core 108
17% 123 Pts
64-Core 156
10% 156 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.85 GHz (avg)
43.4% Average
Memory 66.2
1-Core 67
2-Core 105
49% 79.3 Pts
4-Core 122
8-Core 120
16% 121 Pts
64-Core 128
8% 128 Pts
Socket BGA1168, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 0.9 GHz (avg)
9.87% Terrible
Memory 12.3
1-Core 17.4
2-Core 35.8
12% 21.8 Pts
4-Core 43
8-Core 44.7
6% 43.8 Pts
64-Core 45.3
3% 45.3 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,303,948 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
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System: Dell Inspiron 5558

CPU
Core i7-5500UIntelBench 46%, 73,655 samples668x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples1,313x
GeForce 920MNvidiaBench 5%, 11,731 samples326x
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples309x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $28Bench 66%, 424,288 samples114x
A400 480GBKingston  $34Bench 74%, 237,487 samples63x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $25Bench 56%, 142,801 samples46x
RAM
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 48%, 30,280 samples364x
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 64,960 samples122x
M471B5173EB0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 46%, 19,666 samples119x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 21% - Poor Total price: $28

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i7-5500U Processor (4M Cache, up to 3.00 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi7-5500U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache4 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$393.00
Clock Speed2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3 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 Frequency950 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
TSX-NINo
vPro TechNo
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)No
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
Trusted Execution TechNo

 Comments

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USA-User
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9,918

Poor (edit your comment) Add link

7 months ago.

its a i7 with 2 core's that's all i need to say

GBR-User
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5,828

Disliked

12 months ago.

Comment 

has 2-cores and 4-threads but its an i7. —Jul '22

IND-User
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4,830

Good

1 day ago.

it works really well for Roblox and Fortnite

ROU-User
Avatar level
4,665

Good

23 months ago.

it's a core i3 from 2013 with lower TDP

ITA-User
Avatar level
4,101

Good

16 months ago.

with a gpu on my laptop board, not a strong one to mention/ geforce gtx 950m, its not so so good and not so bad. good on multi tasking, smooth win 10, gaming is medium with its hdd (with ability to add an extra ssd)/can run genshin on it with highest settings. with this budget its the best u can get. after long time usage and installing many many apps, the battry life decreases, though it usually gets better when i reset my windows 10. model: asus v502l if u r a student or a daily user, a good price second hand would be recommended.

AUS-User
Avatar level
3,998

Good

3 years ago.

While its old, it good for Minecraft server and other things:)

HUN-User
Avatar level
3,419

Good

7 months ago.

Weak performance, does not saves as much battery life as it should be.

MYS-User
Avatar level
3,301

Poor

2 years ago.

Wow...this really helps me alot!

EGY-User
Avatar level
3,214

Excellent

6 months ago.

It used to be okay when speed was not an issue.

THA-User
Avatar level
3,204

Good

9 months ago.

It gets quite hot and it causes CPU throttling. Much more expensive at the time compared to AMD's comparable models.

LKA-User
Avatar level
1,934

Average

2 years ago.

It can't handle many processes at once.

Nolanimations
Avatar level
60

Average

5 years ago.

Would've expected more of an i7, even though it's a mobile CPU. 4 cores could at least have been included.

Skull_Father
Avatar level
18

Terrible

3 years ago.

it's just sad....

vairfoley
Avatar level
10

Excellent

5 years ago.

Still a great CPU for productivity tasks

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