Intel Core i3-5015U

Intel Core i3-5015U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-5015U is a processor that left its mark. It is based on Intel's Broadwell U architecture, a modern base for its time. It was manufactured using the advanced 14 nm process. This significantly contributed to its good energy efficiency. This very characteristic made it a popular choice for notebooks.

It is absolutely sufficient for everyday tasks. These include surfing the internet or editing documents. Its integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 unit takes care of the display. It handles basic office applications without any problems and allows for smooth video playback. With 3 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor can accelerate basic processes.

It offers a solid foundation for systems that do not require peak computing performance. It is remarkable how durable this chip is. It is still ideal for light multitasking or streaming.
  • Good energy efficiency
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500
  • Reliability for everyday tasks
  • Chip durability

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 629 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 651 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-4302Y
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
676
Intel Core i7-3820QM
4C / 8T · 3.70 GHz
675
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
665
Intel Core i3-L13G4
5C / 5T · 2.80 GHz
652
Intel Core i7-3635QM
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
646
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Pentium N6415
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
1,362
Intel Core i3-6006U
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
1,361
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
1,337
Intel Celeron 7305
5C / 6T · 1.10 GHz
1,335
Intel Core M-5Y10c
2C / 4T · 1.60 GHz
1,328
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core
Single-core performance

AMD FX-9830P
AMD FX-9830P 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
538
Intel Core i3-3130M
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
536
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
535
Intel Core i5-3317U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
532
Intel Pentium 3560M
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
531
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i7-4550U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,139
Intel Core i3-3120M
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
1,136
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
1,125
Intel Celeron N3450
4C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
1,122
Intel Core i5-4302Y
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
1,120
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i7-3840QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000
333
Intel Core i7-3920XM
Intel HD Graphics 4000
333
Intel Core i3-5015U
Intel HD Graphics 5500
326
Intel Core i3-5005U
Intel HD Graphics 5500
326
Intel Core m3-6Y30
Intel HD Graphics 515
326
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

AMD FX-9830P
AMD FX-9830P 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
86 cb
Intel Core i3-5010U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
86 cb
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
85 cb
Intel Core i3-5020U
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
84 cb
Intel Core i3-6006U
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
84 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i3-5010U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
221 cb
Intel Core m5-6Y54
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
217 cb
Intel Core i3-5015U
2C / 4T · 2.10 GHz
214 cb
Intel Core i3-5020U
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
211 cb
Intel Core i3-5005U
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
210 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i3 (205)
CPU groupIntel Core i 5000U (16)
ArchitectureBroadwell U
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1168
Generation5
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 5500
GPU frequency0.30 - 0.85 GHz
CUs / Shader24 / 192
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory16 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ1/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth6.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down10 W
T. junction max.105 °C

Technical details

PropertyValue
Chip designMonolithic
AES-NI
Operating systemsWindows 10, Linux
Instruction setx86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensionsSSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release dateQ1/2015
Release price
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i3-5015U
Intel Core i3-5015U
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