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Core i5-5257U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.7 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q3 2015.

Average Bench: 40.3% (1062nd of 1442)

Based on 9 user benchmarks.  Device: 1FABFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-5257U CPU @ 2.70GHz
Poor: 24%Average: 40.3% Great: 50%
Gaming
Gaming 40%
Speed boat
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 29%
Raft

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-5257U averaged 59.7% 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 Speed 91.6Pts
Avg. Memory Latency 52.8Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-5257U is 25.8%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-5257U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 165Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 164Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 9 samples)
Rank 106240.3%
Min Avg Max
24.6 Memory 52.8 68.3
74.5 1-Core 91.6 99.6
112 2-Core 154 186
55.8% 99.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
132 4-Core 161 187
137 8-Core 164 185
21.7% 163 Pts
Min Avg Max
144 64-Core 165 192
10.2% 165 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
46.6% Average
Memory 65.9
1-Core 94.3
2-Core 171
63% 111 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 174
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 157
10% 157 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz
44.5% Average
Memory 63.6
1-Core 99.6
2-Core 146
60% 103 Pts
4-Core 152
8-Core 137
20% 144 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
39.6% Below average
Memory 50
1-Core 98.9
2-Core 145
56% 97.9 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 170
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
35.5% Below average
Memory 43.5
1-Core 92.7
2-Core 170
55% 102 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 160
21% 160 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
31.7% Below average
Memory 32.5
1-Core 87.3
2-Core 164
49% 94.7 Pts
4-Core 178
8-Core 182
24% 180 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
CPU #000, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 2 threads
Base clock 2.7 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
24.2% Poor
Memory 24.6
1-Core 87.2
2-Core 112
41% 74.7 Pts
4-Core 136
8-Core 147
19% 141 Pts
64-Core 144
9% 144 Pts

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-5257U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi5-5257U
# 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$315.00
Clock Speed2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency3.1 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI2
Max TDP28 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® Iris™ Graphics 6100
Graphics Base Frequency300 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.05 GHz
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 1600/1866
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 x24mm x 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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