Intel Core i5-3427U

Intel Core i5-3427U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i5-3427U presented itself as a compelling solution for mobile systems at the time. Manufactured based on the innovative Ivy Bridge U architecture, this processor used a 22 nm manufacturing process. This was a remarkable advancement back then. A major advantage was its excellent energy efficiency.

It enabled longer battery life in notebooks and ultrathin devices. This was a very important purchasing argument for many users at the time. We saw how this chip delivered solid performance for everyday office applications and media consumption. The integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000 was surprisingly powerful at the time.

It supported common multimedia tasks and even allowed playing less demanding titles. With 3 MB Level 3 Cache, the processor ensured fast data access. The Intel Core i5-3427U was a truly reliable partner for daily use. It was an ideal choice for those who valued mobility and needed solid computing capabilities at the same time.

Its balanced configuration made it a popular chip in its class.
  • High energy efficiency
  • Solid performance for everyday tasks
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4000
  • 3 MB Level 3 Cache

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 707 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 683 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Celeron 3965U
2C / 2T · 2.20 GHz
469
Intel Celeron N5100
4C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
468
Intel Core i5-3427U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
467
Intel Atom C5315
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
460
Intel Pentium Silver N5030
4C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
458
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-3437U
2C / 4T · 1.90 GHz
1,096
Intel Core i7-3689Y
2C / 4T · 1.50 GHz
1,092
Intel Core i5-3427U
2C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
1,086
Intel Celeron J4105
4C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,078
Intel Celeron N4120
4C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
1,076
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i5-2510E
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
592
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
590
Intel Core i5-3427U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
589
Intel Core i7-2715QE
4C / 8T · 3.00 GHz
587
Intel Core i3-4100M
2C / 4T · 2.50 GHz
586
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i7-3517UE
2C / 4T · 1.70 GHz
1,278
Intel Core M-5Y51
2C / 4T · 2.00 GHz
1,272
Intel Core i5-3427U
2C / 4T · 1.80 GHz
1,266
Intel Atom x6211E
2C / 2T · 2.20 GHz
1,265
Intel Core i7-4500U
2C / 4T · 2.60 GHz
1,264
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

Intel Core i3-4005U
Intel HD Graphics 4400
304
Intel Core i3-4025U
Intel HD Graphics 4400
304
Intel Core i5-3427U
Intel HD Graphics 4000
294
Intel Core i7-3630QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000
294
Intel Core i7-3632QM
Intel HD Graphics 4000
294

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i5 (336)
CPU groupIntel Core i 3000U (12)
ArchitectureIvy Bridge U
Technology22 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1023
Generation3
Predecessor
Successor

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 1.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 2.80 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):
L2-Cache
L3-Cache3.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 4000
GPU frequency0.35 - 1.15 GHz
CUs / Shader16 / 128
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory2 GB
Technology22 nm
Release dateQ1/2011

Memory & PCIe

Memory typeMemory bandwidth
DDR3-1600
25.6 GB/s
PropertyValue
Max. Memory32 GB
Memory channels2
ECC
PCIe2.0 x 16
PCIe Bandwidth8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP17 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down
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, AVX
Release dateQ2/2012
Release price225 $
DocumentsTechnical data sheet
Intel Core i5-3427U
Intel Core i5-3427U
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