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Core i3-5020U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @2.2 GHz, Broadwell.
Release date ≈ Q4 2015.

Average Bench: 51.2% (786th of 1468)

Based on 3,262 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306D4 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3-5020U CPU @ 2.20GHz
Poor: 36%Average: 51.2% Great: 60%
Gaming
Gaming 51%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 57%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 36%
Jet ski

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Average average bench

The Intel Core i3-5020U averaged 48.8% 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 73.9Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 62.7Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i3-5020U is 23.9%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i3-5020U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 171Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 171Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 3,262 samples)
Rank 78651.2%
Min Avg Max
44.8 Memory 73.9 88.6
36.7 1-Core 62.7 71.9
70.6 2-Core 110 132
51.4% 82.4 Pts
Min Avg Max
103 4-Core 166 189
124 8-Core 171 190
22.4% 168 Pts
Min Avg Max
123 64-Core 171 190
10.6% 171 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
54.6% Above average
Memory 79.9
1-Core 67.8
2-Core 118
55% 88.6 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 172
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
53.9% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 55.9
2-Core 115
52% 83.7 Pts
4-Core 162
8-Core 154
21% 158 Pts
64-Core 163
10% 163 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
51.5% Above average
Memory 74.2
1-Core 67.6
2-Core 123
54% 88.3 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 170
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 171
11% 171 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
49% Average
Memory 68.7
1-Core 66.4
2-Core 124
52% 86.2 Pts
4-Core 172
8-Core 172
23% 172 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
48.7% Average
Memory 70.2
1-Core 66.1
2-Core 125
52% 87 Pts
4-Core 158
8-Core 173
22% 165 Pts
64-Core 173
11% 173 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
48.3% Average
Memory 67.6
1-Core 66.8
2-Core 95.9
48% 76.8 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 170
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 169
10% 169 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
46.6% Average
Memory 64.7
1-Core 66.8
2-Core 119
50% 83.5 Pts
4-Core 165
8-Core 172
22% 169 Pts
64-Core 172
11% 172 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
45.1% Average
Memory 73.2
1-Core 66.7
2-Core 110
52% 83.3 Pts
4-Core 94.5
8-Core 167
16% 131 Pts
64-Core 167
10% 167 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.2 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
36.1% Below average
Memory 43.6
1-Core 63.6
2-Core 117
42% 74.7 Pts
4-Core 166
8-Core 166
22% 166 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,953,887 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 6%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 52%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: HP Pavilion Notebook

CPU
Core i3-5020UIntelBench 51%, 3,262 samples1x
GPU
HD 520 (Mobile Skylake)IntelBench 4%, 362,113 samples2,005x
HD 620 (Mobile Kaby Lake)IntelBench 5%, 387,149 samples1,456x
HD 5500 (Mobile 0.95 GHz)IntelBench 4%, 231,498 samples830x
SSD
MZNLN128HAHQ-000H1 128GBSamsungBench 78%, 14,590 samples271x
A400 240GBKingston  $25Bench 66%, 424,288 samples150x
A400 480GBKingston  $35Bench 74%, 237,487 samples137x
RAM
HMA81GS6AFR8N-UH 1x8GBHynixBench 37%, 144,145 samples406x
HMT41GS6BFR8A-PB 1x8GBHynixBench 28%, 77,702 samples328x
M471A1K43CB1-CRC 1x8GBSamsungBench 37%, 122,420 samples273x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i3-5020U Processor (3M Cache, 2.20 GHz)
Code NameBroadwell
Launch DateQ1'15
Processor Numberi3-5020U
# 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$281.00
Clock Speed2.2 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 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

 Comments

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Average

4 years ago.

i3-5020U is okay for light desktop use. My Lenovo Ideapad 100 (manufactured Q3 of 2016) runs on it. Keeping that in mind, this CPU is a bit outdated. It struggles with multiple browser tabs and apps open. If you use this CPU for nothing more for basic desktop then you'll be fine.

Lytatroan
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Terrible

4 years ago.

VERY SLOW and not very good for all around usage. Would NOT recommend for a new PC

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