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Intel Core i3-5020U Benchmark, Test and specs

Name: Intel Core i3-5020U
Brand: Intel
Rating: 3 (3 reviews)

Last updated: 2023-04-13

The Intel Core i3-5020U is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2015. The Intel Core i3-5020U is based on the 5. generation of the Intel Core i3 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1168. The Intel Core i3-5020U scores 560 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,230 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i3-5020U
Family:	Intel Core i3 (205)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 5000U (16)
Architecture:	Broadwell U
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	5
Predecessor:	--
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i3-5020U clock with 2.20 GHz. The number of CPU cores and the clock frequency of the processor are largely responsible for the overall performance.

CPU Cores / Threads:	2 / 4
Core architecture:	normal
Cores:	2x

Hyperthreading / SMT:	Yes
Overclocking:	No
Frequency:	2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	--
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	--

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 5500, the Intel Core i3-5020U has an build in graphic solution. It has 24 SM processors, which have a total of 192 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel HD Graphics 5500
GPU frequency:	0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	0.90 GHz
Compute units:	24
Shader:	192
Hardware Raytracing:	No
Release date:	Q1/2015

Max. displays:	3
Generation:	8
Direct X:	11.2
Technology:	14 nm
Max. GPU Memory:	16 GB
Frame Generation:	No

Hardware codec support

Processors that have an integrated graphics can play videos faster and more efficiently. This can have a positive effect on the battery life of notebooks, for example.

h265 / HEVC (8 bit):	No
h265 / HEVC (10 bit):	No
h264:	Decode / Encode
VP8:	Decode
VP9:	No

AV1:	No
AVC:	Decode / Encode
VC-1:	Decode
JPEG:	Decode

Memory type:	Memory bandwidth:
Memory & PCIe The Intel Core i3-5020U supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

DDR3-1600	25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory:	16 GB
Memory channels:	2 (Dual Channel)
ECC:	No
PCIe:	2.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth:	6.0 GB/s

Thermal Management With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i3-5020U has a TDP of 15 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	15 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	10 W
Tjunction max.:	105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5020U has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology:	14 nm
Chip design:	Monolithic
Socket:	BGA 1168
L2-Cache:	--
L3-Cache:	3.00 MB
AES-NI:	Yes
Operating systems:	Windows 10, Linux

Virtualization:	VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Instruction set (ISA):	x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions:	SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Release date:	Q1/2015
Release price:	--
Part Number:	--
Documents:	Technical data sheet

Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i3-5020U have been carefully checked by us. We only publish benchmark results that have been created by us or that have been submitted by a visitor and then checked by a team member. All results are based on and fullfill our benchmark guidelines.

Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 is a partial load benchmark for modern computers, notebooks and smartphones. In the single-core test, only the fastest CPU core is measured. The test run simulates the performance in practice.


	AMD Athlon Silver 3050e 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	758
	Intel Core i3-6157U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	745
	Intel Core i7-3740QM 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	739
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	735
	Intel Celeron J6412 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	735
	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	735
	Intel Core M-5Y31 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	722

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

The practical Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark tests the system's performance under partial load. The processor's maximum power consumption is far from being used up.


	Intel Core m3-7Y30 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	1547
	Intel Core i3-4000M 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1542
	AMD Athlon Silver 3050U 2C 2T @ 2.30 GHz	1524
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1507
	Intel Core i7-3540M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1502
	Intel Core i5-4210U 2C 4T @ 2.35 GHz	1497
	AMD Athlon Silver 3050e 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	1494

Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Core i5-3337U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	566
	Intel Core i7-2677M 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	562
	Intel Celeron 4305UE 2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz	561
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	560
	Intel Celeron 3965U 2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz	560
	Intel Core i5-4302Y 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	555
	Intel Core i5-4260U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	552

Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD A12-9700P 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1239
	Intel Pentium 4405U 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	1236
	Intel Pentium Gold 4417U 2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz	1233
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1230
	Intel Core i7-2637M 2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz	1226
	Intel Celeron N6211 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	1225
	Intel Celeron J3455E 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	1224

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.


	Intel Core i3-6006U Intel HD Graphics 520 @ 0.90 GHz	346
	Intel Core i3-6100H Intel HD Graphics 530 @ 0.90 GHz	346
	Intel Core i5-5300U Intel HD Graphics 5500 @ 0.90 GHz	346
	Intel Core i3-5020U Intel HD Graphics 5500 @ 0.90 GHz	346
	Intel Celeron N5100 Intel UHD Graphics 24 EUs (Jasper Lake) @ 0.85 GHz	340
	Intel Core i7-3920XM Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.30 GHz	333
	Intel Core i7-3540M Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.30 GHz	333

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.


	AMD A10-8700P 4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	2259
	Intel Celeron J3455 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	2255
	Intel Celeron J3455E 4C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	2255
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	2245
	Intel Celeron N6211 2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz	2245
	Intel Core i5-2520M 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	2230
	Intel Core i5-3427U 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	2214

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.


	Intel Celeron 3955U 2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz	85
	Intel Celeron J4025 2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz	85
	Intel Core i3-5015U 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	85
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	84
	Intel Core i3-6006U 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	84
	Intel Core i3-4158U 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	84
	AMD A9-9425 2C 2T @ 3.70 GHz	82

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 is the successor of Cinebench 11.5 and is also based on the Cinema 4 Suite. Cinema 4 is a worldwide used software to create 3D forms. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.


	AMD A10-9600P 4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	214
	AMD A8-7600 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	214
	Intel Core i3-5015U 2C 4T @ 2.10 GHz	214
	Intel Core i3-5020U 2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz	211
	Intel Core i3-5005U 2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz	210
	AMD A10-5757M 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	210
	AMD A10-5750M 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	210

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,887 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,821 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,510 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,477 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,155 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,458 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,110 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,106 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

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