Intel Core i3-5157U

Intel Core i3-5157U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i3-5157U, a mobile processor, distinguished itself upon its introduction through several aspects. It was manufactured using the 14 nm process, which was considered very efficient at the time and contributed to a good energy balance. Based on the Broadwell U architecture, this chip provided a solid foundation for everyday computing tasks.

But what was truly surprising was the integrated graphics unit: the Intel Iris Graphics 6100. This was by no means just a stopgap solution. It offered remarkably good graphics performance for a processor of this class. We saw that it not only mastered simple image output but was also sufficient for smooth media playback and even lighter image editing.

The Intel Core i3-5157U thus enabled a pleasant user experience in slim notebooks. With its 3 MB Level 3 Cache, it effectively supported the overall performance. This processor represented a smart choice for users who valued efficiency and capable integrated graphics without compromising on mobility.

  • Efficient 14 nm manufacturing
  • Integrated Intel Iris Graphics 6100
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks
  • Based on Broadwell U architecture

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 604 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 618 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i5-4210U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
795
Intel Core i3-4110M
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
794
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
793
Intel Core M-5Y51
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
782
Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C / 4T · 2.20 GHz
769
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

AMD Ryzen 3 3200U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,588
AMD Ryzen 3 3250U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,588
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
1,583
Intel Core i7-4500U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,554
Intel Core m3-7Y30
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
1,547
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i7-2670QM
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
622
Intel Core i7-2675QM
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
622
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
620
Intel Core i3-6100U
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
617
Intel Core i5-2540M
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
615
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i5-4360U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
1,412
AMD A10-7800
AMD A10-7800 101 %
4C / 4T · 3.70 GHz
1,411
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
1,398
Intel Core i5-4350U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
1,389
AMD Athlon Silver 3050C
2C / 4T · 2.30 GHz
1,389
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

AMD A12-9700P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
782
AMD A12-9720P
AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
782
Intel Core i3-5157U
Intel Iris Graphics 6100
768
AMD Ryzen AI 5 330
AMD Radeon 820M
758
Intel Core i9-11900KB
Intel UHD Graphics 11th Gen (32 EU)
742
Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
Single-core performance

Intel Core i3-7100U
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
103 cb
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
103 cb
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
102 cb
Intel Core i5-4250U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
99 cb
Intel Core i3-4100M
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
99 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-5200U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
264 cb
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
264 cb
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
263 cb
Intel Core i3-7100U
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
262 cb
Intel Core i7-8500Y
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
261 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
PredecessorIntel Core i3-4158U
Q3/2013
SuccessorIntel Core i3-6157U
Q3/2016

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.50 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel Iris Graphics 6100
GPU frequency0.30 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader48 / 384
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory16 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ1/2015

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
LPDDR3-1866
DDR3-1600
29.9 GB/s
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory16 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 12
PCIe Bandwidth6.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP28 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down23 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 i3-5157U
Intel Core i3-5157U
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