Average Bench: 49% (822nd of 1442)

Based on 3,817 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3437U CPU @ 1.90GHz

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3437U averaged 51.0% 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 71.7Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 61.1Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3437U is 24%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3437U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 159Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 157Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 3,817 samples)
Min Avg Max
49.7 Memory 71.7 88.1
28.8 1-Core 61.1 78.7
58.3 2-Core 106 137
49.7% 79.5 Pts
Min Avg Max
84.6 4-Core 154 188
97.8 8-Core 157 189
20.8% 156 Pts
Min Avg Max
95.2 64-Core 159 190
9.9% 159 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.65 GHz (avg)
Memory 79.5
1-Core 69.1
2-Core 121
56% 90 Pts
4-Core 173
8-Core 174
23% 174 Pts
64-Core 174
11% 174 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
Memory 77.7
1-Core 61.5
2-Core 102
51% 80.5 Pts
4-Core 163
8-Core 164
22% 164 Pts
64-Core 164
10% 164 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 76.9
1-Core 58.9
2-Core 107
51% 81 Pts
4-Core 145
8-Core 158
20% 151 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 71.3
1-Core 63.2
2-Core 114
51% 82.8 Pts
4-Core 174
8-Core 178
24% 176 Pts
64-Core 175
11% 175 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 77
1-Core 47.5
2-Core 86.3
46% 70.3 Pts
4-Core 117
8-Core 117
16% 117 Pts
64-Core 118
7% 118 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.7 GHz (avg)
Memory 71
1-Core 64.8
2-Core 118
52% 84.5 Pts
4-Core 147
8-Core 157
20% 152 Pts
64-Core 154
10% 154 Pts
SOCKET 0, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 2.1 GHz (avg)
Memory 72.5
1-Core 46.4
2-Core 85.3
44% 68.1 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 120
16% 118 Pts
64-Core 90.8
6% 90.8 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
Memory 59.8
1-Core 48.4
2-Core 81.2
40% 63.1 Pts
4-Core 120
8-Core 118
16% 119 Pts
64-Core 120
8% 120 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.4 GHz, turbo 0.8 GHz (avg)
Memory 45.9
1-Core 33.1
2-Core 31.6
26% 36.9 Pts
4-Core 40.5
8-Core 40.4
5% 40.5 Pts
64-Core 38.1
2% 38.1 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,713,118 CPUs tested

Typical Core i5-3437U Builds (Compare 951 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
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Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 50%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3437U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.90 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ1'13
Processor Numberi5-3437U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.9 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency650 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.2 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes

Memory

Max Memory Size32 GB
Memory TypesDDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth25.6 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes1

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
Demand Based SwitchingNo
vPro TechYes
Identity Protection TechYes
Fast Memory AccessYes
Flex Memory AccessYes
My WiFi TechYes
4G WiMAX Wireless TechYes

Package

Package Size31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

 Comments

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18 months ago.

Uses less heat than the same generation i7 with very similar performance


Excellent

17 months ago.

it's better than the Celeron® N4020 but in the thing it has a worse score so i'm rating it good


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