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Core i5-2557M

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.7 GHz, Sandy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q1 2014.

Average Bench: 49.7% (801st of 1442)

Based on 714 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000206A7 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-2557M CPU @ 1.70GHz
Poor: 31%Average: 49.7% Great: 59%
Gaming
Gaming 50%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 55%
Gunboat
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

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Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-2557M averaged 50.2% 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 78.2Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 54Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-2557M is 28%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-2557M performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 127Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 125Pts
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Average Bench

(Based on 714 samples)
Rank 80149.7%
Min Avg Max
50.4 Memory 78.2 90.4
18.4 1-Core 54 70.2
30 2-Core 89.4 120
48.4% 73.9 Pts
Min Avg Max
45 4-Core 127 161
46.4 8-Core 125 161
16.9% 126 Pts
Min Avg Max
48.8 64-Core 127 162
7.8% 127 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
50% Average
Memory 82.2
1-Core 48.5
2-Core 80.4
48% 70.4 Pts
4-Core 106
8-Core 110
14% 108 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.2 GHz (avg)
49.5% Average
Memory 77.5
1-Core 59.9
2-Core 93.9
50% 77.1 Pts
4-Core 126
8-Core 135
17% 130 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.95 GHz (avg)
48.4% Average
Memory 81.5
1-Core 50.1
2-Core 68.7
46% 66.8 Pts
4-Core 90.5
8-Core 102
13% 96.3 Pts
64-Core 93
6% 93 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.9 GHz (avg)
45.7% Average
Memory 75.9
1-Core 31.1
2-Core 72.8
41% 59.9 Pts
4-Core 91.5
8-Core 101
13% 96.4 Pts
64-Core 87.5
5% 87.5 Pts
CPU 1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 2.35 GHz (avg)
44.9% Average
Memory 68
1-Core 54.9
2-Core 94.1
46% 72.3 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 132
17% 130 Pts
64-Core 132
8% 132 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.7 GHz, turbo 1.4 GHz (avg)
32.5% Below average
Memory 52.8
1-Core 35.2
2-Core 53.5
32% 47.2 Pts
4-Core 73.3
8-Core 72.9
10% 73.1 Pts
64-Core 69
4% 69 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 67,718,939 CPUs tested

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

System: Asus UX31E

CPU
Core i5-2557MIntelBench 50%, 714 samples49x
GPU
HD 3000 (Mobile V1 1.1/1.2 GHz)IntelBench 2%, 209,058 samples89x
SSD
U100 128GBSandiskBench 38%, 2,261 samples40x
U100 256GBSandiskBench 36%, 440 samples30x
XM11 128GBAdataBench 51%, 171 samples10x
RAM
2x2GBElpidaBench 44%, 4,273 samples79x
1D4G1-ZDH46215FTJ8 2x2GBMicronBench 40%, 50 samples5x
EBJ41UFHBCF0-DJ-F 2x2GBAsintBench 40%, 52 samples5x
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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-2557M Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz)
Code NameSandy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'11
Processor Numberi5-2557M
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB L3
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography32 nm
Recommended PriceN/A
Clock Speed1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.7 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported2
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.2 GHz
Quick Sync VideoYes
InTru 3D TechYes
Clear Video HD TechYes
Intel InsiderYes
Flexible Display InterfaceYes
Macrovision License RequiredNo

Memory

Max Memory Size8 GB
Memory TypesDDR3 1066/1333
Memory Channels2
Memory Bandwidth21.3 GB/s
ECC Memory SupportedNo

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision2.0
PCI Express Configurations1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes16

Data Protection

AES New InstructionsYes

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 Size31.0mm x 24.0mm (BGA1023)
Graphics and IMC Lithography32 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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