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Core i3-5015U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.1 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q3 2015.

Average Bench: 47.8% (885th of 1468)

Based on 3,979 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-5015U CPU @ 2.10GHz
Poor: 19%Average: 47.8% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 48%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 53%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 33%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i3-5015U averaged 52.1% 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 70.5Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 55.9Pts

Above average consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-5015U is 39.8%. This is a relatively wide range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-5015U performs inconsistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 152Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 151Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 3,979 samples)
Rank 88547.8%
Min Avg Max
27.4 Memory 70.5 87.5
14.3 1-Core 55.9 68.4
24.1 2-Core 99.6 126
47.4% 75.3 Pts
Min Avg Max
40 4-Core 148 180
39.9 8-Core 151 180
19.9% 149 Pts
Min Avg Max
39.4 64-Core 152 181
9.4% 152 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
54% Above average
Memory 80.7
1-Core 53.4
2-Core 107
51% 80.3 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 162
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 152
9% 152 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
52.5% Above average
Memory 79.5
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 99.1
52% 80 Pts
4-Core 150
8-Core 155
20% 153 Pts
64-Core 147
9% 147 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
52.1% Above average
Memory 76.9
1-Core 61.9
2-Core 105
52% 81.4 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 161
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
47.9% Average
Memory 71.1
1-Core 60.5
2-Core 94.3
48% 75.3 Pts
4-Core 144
8-Core 154
20% 149 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
47.7% Average
Memory 68.1
1-Core 63.9
2-Core 115
50% 82.4 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 161
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 160
10% 160 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
45.2% Average
Memory 75
1-Core 57.7
2-Core 100
49% 77.6 Pts
4-Core 86.6
8-Core 132
14% 110 Pts
64-Core 131
8% 131 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
41.7% Average
Memory 57.9
1-Core 61.6
2-Core 106
45% 75.2 Pts
4-Core 149
8-Core 147
20% 148 Pts
64-Core 85.1
5% 85.1 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.1 GHz, turbo 2.05 GHz (avg)
32.9% Below average
Memory 43.8
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 112
42% 72.8 Pts
4-Core 130
8-Core 121
17% 126 Pts
64-Core 82.5
5% 82.5 Pts
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The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 69,052,911 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 3%
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Desktop
Desktop 48%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 2%
Tree trunk

System: Dell Inspiron 3558

CPU
Core i3-5015UIntelBench 48%, 3,979 samples344x
GPU
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples1,144x
GeForce 920MNvidiaBench 5%, 11,731 samples103x
HD 4400 (Mobile 1.0/1.1 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 275,372 samples17x
SSD
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples45x
BX500 240GBCrucial  $23Bench 56%, 142,801 samples21x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples20x
RAM
HMT451S6BFR8A-PB 1x4GBHynixBench 25%, 64,960 samples126x
KNWMX1-ETB 1x4GBKingstonBench 26%, 3,520 samples65x
HMT41GS6DFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 27%, 6,821 samples54x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 23% - Poor Total price: $25

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-5015U Processor (3M Cache, 2.10 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi3-5015U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsSSE 4.1/4.2 AVX 2.0
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography14 nm
Recommended Price$275.00
Clock Speed2.1 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 Frequency850 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 LPDDR 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 TechNo
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 24mmx 1.3mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography14nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1168

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
OS GuardYes
Trusted Execution TechNo

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