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Core i5-3427U

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2 Cores, 4 Threads @1.8 GHz, Ivy Bridge.
Release date ≤ Q4 2013.

Average Bench: 48.7% (855th of 1463)

Based on 4,182 user benchmarks.  Device: BFEBFBFF000306A9 Model: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5-3427U CPU @ 1.80GHz
Poor: 35%Average: 48.7% Great: 58%
Gaming
Gaming 49%
Yacht
Desktop
Desktop 54%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 34%
Sail boat

Popular builds with this CPU

Below average average bench

The Intel Core i5-3427U averaged 51.2% 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 71.8Pts
Avg. Single Core Speed 60.2Pts

Good consistency

The range of scores (95th - 5th percentile) for the Intel Core i5-3427U is 22.6%. This is a relatively narrow range which indicates that the Intel Core i5-3427U performs reasonably consistently under varying real world conditions.

Weaknesses

Avg. Multi Core Speed 156Pts
Avg. Octa Core Speed 154Pts

Average Bench

(Based on 4,182 samples)
Rank 85548.7%
Min Avg Max
52.1 Memory 71.8 85.8
28.3 1-Core 60.2 75.9
54.4 2-Core 103 132
49.2% 78.2 Pts
Min Avg Max
84.1 4-Core 151 182
90.5 8-Core 154 182
20.3% 152 Pts
Min Avg Max
89.7 64-Core 156 183
9.6% 156 Pts
User Benchmarks BenchNormalHeavyServer
The fastest CPU (mainstream) averages a speed of 100%
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
53.5% Above average
Memory 85.3
1-Core 60.6
2-Core 102
54% 82.6 Pts
4-Core 128
8-Core 134
17% 131 Pts
64-Core 139
9% 139 Pts
U2E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 1.8 GHz, turbo 1.55 GHz (avg)
48.7% Average
Memory 77.9
1-Core 65.6
2-Core 91.4
51% 78.3 Pts
4-Core 116
8-Core 120
16% 118 Pts
64-Core 107
7% 107 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
48% Average
Memory 68.6
1-Core 66.9
2-Core 109
50% 81.6 Pts
4-Core 161
8-Core 160
22% 161 Pts
64-Core 159
10% 159 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
47.7% Average
Memory 66.7
1-Core 69.2
2-Core 110
50% 82 Pts
4-Core 168
8-Core 168
22% 168 Pts
64-Core 169
10% 169 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
47.3% Average
Memory 65.4
1-Core 60.7
2-Core 126
50% 84 Pts
4-Core 170
8-Core 171
23% 170 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.55 GHz (avg)
46.2% Average
Memory 64.9
1-Core 47.8
2-Core 88.3
42% 67 Pts
4-Core 160
8-Core 165
22% 162 Pts
64-Core 168
10% 168 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.6 GHz (avg)
45.1% Average
Memory 61.3
1-Core 69.4
2-Core 121
50% 83.8 Pts
4-Core 169
8-Core 169
23% 169 Pts
64-Core 170
10% 170 Pts
CPU Socket - U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.3 GHz (avg)
43.4% Average
Memory 67
1-Core 50.2
2-Core 81.1
43% 66.1 Pts
4-Core 115
8-Core 128
16% 122 Pts
64-Core 127
8% 127 Pts
U3E1, 1 CPU, 2 cores, 4 threads
Base clock 2.3 GHz, turbo 2.5 GHz (avg)
40% Below average
Memory 58
1-Core 62.8
2-Core 114
46% 78.3 Pts
4-Core 142
8-Core 61.7
16% 102 Pts
64-Core 113
7% 113 Pts
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 Market Share (See Leaders)

The number of benchmark samples for this model as a percentage of all 68,609,106 CPUs tested

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Gaming
Gaming 7%
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Desktop
Desktop 49%
Yacht
Workstation
Workstation 6%
Tree trunk

System: HP EliteBook Folio 9470m

CPU
Core i5-3427UIntelBench 49%, 4,182 samples319x
GPU
HD 4000 (Mobile 1.25 GHz)IntelBench 3%, 409,110 samples964x
Ivy 4PhdgdBench 4%, 153 samples1x
SSD
SSD Pro 1500 Series 180GBIntel  $209Bench 69%, 7,834 samples66x
520 Series 180GBIntel  $140Bench 72%, 14,258 samples41x
C400 RealSSD 256GBMicronBench 55%, 11,652 samples29x
RAM
HMT351S6EFR8A-PB 2x4GBHynixBench 50%, 13,765 samples28x
M471B5173QH0-YK0 2x4GBSamsungBench 48%, 30,873 samples25x
M471B5173DB0-YK0 1x4GBSamsungBench 24%, 51,191 samples23x
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 4% - Terrible Total price: $209

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 Specifications

Essentials

DescriptionIntel® Core™ i5-3427U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz)
Code NameIvy Bridge
Launch DateQ2'12
Processor Numberi5-3427U
# of Cores2
# of Threads4
Cache3 MB SmartCache
Instruction Set64-bit
Instruction Set ExtensionsAVX
Embedded Options AvailableNo
Lithography22 nm
Recommended Price$225.00
Clock Speed1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency2.8 GHz
Bus Speed5 GT/s DMI
Max TDP17 W

Graphics

Processor GraphicsIntel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Base Frequency350 MHz
Graphics OutputeDP/DP/HDMI/SDVO/CRT
Wireless DisplayYes
# of Displays Supported3
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency1.15 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 Size31mm x 24mm
Graphics and IMC Lithography22 nm
Max CPU Configuration1
Sockets SupportedFCBGA1023

Platform Protection

Execute Disable BitYes
Trusted Execution TechYes
Anti-Theft TechYes

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2 years ago.

From the day when Intel was all there was. It adequately powers a general use laptop.

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Terrible

3 years ago.

It is simply too slow and bad.

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