Intel Core i5-3427U Benchmark, Test and specs

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The Intel Core i5-3427U is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q2/2012. The Intel Core i5-3427U is based on the 3. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1023. The Intel Core i5-3427U scores 589 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,266 points.
Intel Core i5-3427U

At a glance

Name: Intel Core i5-3427U
Family: Intel Core i5 (336)
CPU group: Intel Core i 3000U (12)
Architecture: Ivy Bridge U
Technology: 22 nm
Segment: Notebook
Generation: 3
Predecessor: --
Successor: --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-3427U clock with 1.80 GHz (2.80 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: 1.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel HD Graphics 4000, the Intel Core i5-3427U has an build in graphic solution. It has 16 SM processors, which have a total of 128 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name: Intel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency: 0.35 GHz
GPU (Turbo): 1.15 GHz
Compute units: 16
Shader: 128
Hardware Raytracing: No
Release date: Q1/2011
Max. displays: 3
Generation: 7
Direct X: 11.0
Technology: 22 nm
Max. GPU Memory: 2 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: No
VP9: No
AV1: No
AVC: Decode / Encode
VC-1: Decode
JPEG: Decode

Memory & PCIe

The Intel Core i5-3427U supports up to 32 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.

Memory type: Memory bandwidth:
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
Max. Memory: 32 GB
Memory channels: 2 (Dual Channel)
ECC: No
PCIe: 2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth: 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

With the TDP, the processor manufacturer specifies the cooling solution required for the processor. The Intel Core i5-3427U has a TDP of 17 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP): 17 W
TDP (PL2): --
TDP up: --
TDP down: --
Tjunction max.: 105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3427U has a 3.00 MB large cache. The processor is manufactured in 22 nm. Modern production increases the efficiency of the processor.

Technology: 22 nm
Chip design: Monolithic
Socket: BGA 1023
L2-Cache: --
L3-Cache: 3.00 MB
AES-NI: Yes
Operating systems: Windows 10, Linux
Virtualization: VT-x, VT-x EPT
Instruction set (ISA): x86-64 (64 bit)
ISA extensions: SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Release date: Q2/2012
Release price: 225 $
Part Number: --
Documents: Technical data sheet

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Benchmark results

Verified Benchmark results
The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-3427U 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.
Intel Celeron N4500 Intel Celeron N4500
2C 2T @ 2.80 GHz
470
Intel Celeron 3965U Intel Celeron 3965U
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
469
Intel Celeron N5100 Intel Celeron N5100
4C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
468
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
467
Intel Core i7-2637M Intel Core i7-2637M
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
467
Intel Atom C5315 Intel Atom C5315
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
460
Intel Pentium Silver N5030 Intel Pentium Silver N5030
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
458

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 i5-3210M Intel Core i5-3210M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
1102
Intel Core i5-3437U Intel Core i5-3437U
2C 4T @ 1.90 GHz
1096
Intel Core i7-3689Y Intel Core i7-3689Y
2C 4T @ 1.50 GHz
1092
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
1086
Intel Core i5-4302Y Intel Core i5-4302Y
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
1086
Intel Celeron J4105 Intel Celeron J4105
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
1078
Intel Celeron N4120 Intel Celeron N4120
4C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
1076

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 i5-2510E Intel Core i5-2510E
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
592
Intel Core i5-2515E Intel Core i5-2515E
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
592
Intel Core i5-2450M Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz
590
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz
589
Intel Celeron J6412 Intel Celeron J6412
4C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
589
Intel Core i7-2715QE Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz
587
Intel Core i3-4100M Intel Core i3-4100M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz
586

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 A12-9720P AMD A12-9720P
4C 4T @ 2.90 GHz
1278
Intel Core i7-3517UE Intel Core i7-3517UE
2C 4T @ 1.70 GHz
1278
Intel Core M-5Y51 Intel Core M-5Y51
2C 4T @ 2.00 GHz
1272
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
1266
Intel Atom x6211E Intel Atom x6211E
2C 2T @ 2.20 GHz
1265
Intel Core i7-4500U Intel Core i7-4500U
2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz
1264
Intel Core m3-6Y30 Intel Core m3-6Y30
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
1262

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.
AMD A9-9410 AMD A9-9410
AMD Radeon R5 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.80 GHz
307
Intel Core i3-4005U Intel Core i3-4005U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 0.95 GHz
304
Intel Core i3-4025U Intel Core i3-4025U
Intel HD Graphics 4400 @ 0.95 GHz
304
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz
294
Intel Core i7-3630QM Intel Core i7-3630QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz
294
Intel Core i7-3632QM Intel Core i7-3632QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz
294
Intel Core i7-3517U Intel Core i7-3517U
Intel HD Graphics 4000 @ 1.15 GHz
294

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.
Intel Celeron N6211 Intel Celeron N6211
2C 2T @ 2.40 GHz
2245
Intel Core i3-5020U Intel Core i3-5020U
2C 4T @ 2.20 GHz
2245
Intel Core i5-2520M Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2230
Intel Core i5-3427U Intel Core i5-3427U
2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz
2214
Intel Pentium Gold 4415U Intel Pentium Gold 4415U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
2208
AMD A8-4555M AMD A8-4555M
4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz
2198
Intel Core i5-4200U Intel Core i5-4200U
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz
2197

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