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Intel Core i5-5257U Benchmark, Test and specs

Last updated: 2024-04-16

The Intel Core i5-5257U is a 2 core processor. It can handle 4 threads simultaneously and was introduced in Q1/2015. The Intel Core i5-5257U is based on the 5. generation of the Intel Core i5 series and requires a mainboard with the socket BGA 1168. The Intel Core i5-5257U scores 760 points with one CPU core in the Geekbench 5 benchmark. When using all CPU cores, the result is 1,649 points.

At a glance
Name:	Intel Core i5-5257U
Family:	Intel Core i5 (334)
CPU group:	Intel Core i 5000U (16)
Architecture:	Broadwell U
Technology:	14 nm
Segment:	Notebook
Generation:	5
Predecessor:	Intel Core i5-4258U
Successor:	--

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The 2 CPU cores of the Intel Core i5-5257U clock with 2.70 GHz (3.10 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:	2.70 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core):	3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores):	3.10 GHz

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.

AI hardware:	--
AI specifications:	--
NPU + CPU + iGPU:	--

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

With the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, the Intel Core i5-5257U has an build in graphic solution. It has 48 SM processors, which have a total of 384 texture shaders. The iGPU not only enables games, but also significantly accelerates video playback.

GPU name:	Intel Iris Graphics 6100
GPU frequency:	0.30 GHz
GPU (Turbo):	1.05 GHz
Compute units:	48
Shader:	384
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 i5-5257U supports up to 16 GB memory in up to 2 (Dual Channel) memory channels. This results in a maximum memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s.

LPDDR3-1866 DDR3-1600	29.9 GB/s 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 i5-5257U has a TDP of 28 W.

TDP (PL1 / PBP):	28 W
TDP (PL2):	--
TDP up:	--
TDP down:	23 W
Tjunction max.:	105 °C

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-5257U 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 i5-5257U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz (3.10 GHz)

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Benchmark results

The benchmark results for the Intel Core i5-5257U 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 Core i5-6260U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	979
	AMD Ryzen 5 3500U 4C 8T @ 3.70 GHz	976
	Intel Core i5-4308U 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	974
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	971
	AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 3300U 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	971
	AMD Ryzen 3 3350U 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	971
	Intel Core i7-4750HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	971

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.


	AMD Athlon Gold 3150U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1968
	AMD Athlon 300U 2C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	1967
	Intel Core i7-4558U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1967
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1964
	Intel Core i7-3612QM 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	1955
	Intel Core i7-3612QE 4C 8T @ 3.00 GHz	1948
	Intel Core i5-4210M 2C 4T @ 2.60 GHz	1947

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.


	AMD Ryzen 7 3700U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	762
	AMD Ryzen 7 3780U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	762
	AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4C 8T @ 4.00 GHz	762
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	760
	AMD Ryzen 3 3300U 4C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	760
	Intel Core i3-6100H 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	758
	Intel Core i7-3720QM 4C 8T @ 3.60 GHz	758

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.


	Intel Core i3-7100H 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1669
	Intel Core i5-6360U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1669
	Intel Pentium Silver J5005 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	1655
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	1649
	Intel Core i7-3540M 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	1647
	Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	1640
	Intel Core i5-7Y57 2C 4T @ 1.20 GHz	1634

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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 Core i5-5300U 2C 4T @ 2.90 GHz	280
	Intel Pentium Silver N6000 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	279
	Intel Pentium Silver N6005 4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	279
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	277
	Intel Core i5-L16G7 5C 5T @ 3.00 GHz	272
	Intel Core i7-4500U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	261
	Intel Core i7-4700HQ 4C 8T @ 3.40 GHz	261

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R20 is the successor of Cinebench R15 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.


	Intel Core i7-7500U 2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz	739
	Intel Core i5-6200U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	735
	Intel Pentium Silver J5040 4C 4T @ 2.40 GHz	730
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	706
	Intel Core i7-6500U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	699
	Intel Core i7-7600U 2C 4T @ 3.90 GHz	690
	Intel Celeron J4125 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	675

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 i5-1030G4 Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 @ 1.05 GHz	806
	Intel Core i5-1035G4 Intel Iris Plus Graphics G4 @ 1.05 GHz	806
	Intel Core i7-6560U Intel Iris Graphics 540 @ 1.05 GHz	806
	Intel Core i5-5257U Intel Iris Graphics 6100 @ 1.05 GHz	806
	Intel Core i9-12900HX Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz	794
	Intel Core i9-12950HX Intel UHD Graphics 770 @ 1.55 GHz	794
	Intel Core i7-13700HX Intel UHD Graphics 13th Gen (32 EU) @ 1.55 GHz	794

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 Core i7-5650U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	3045
	Intel Core i7-4558U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	3042
	Intel Core i3-6100H 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	3040
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	3034
	AMD Athlon Silver 3050e 2C 4T @ 1.80 GHz	3032
	AMD A10-7300 4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	3010
	Intel Core i5-6200U 2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz	3009

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.


	AMD Athlon 200GE 2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz	127
	Intel Core i5-6300U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	127
	Intel Core i7-7Y75 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	127
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	126
	Intel Core i7-4750HQ 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	126
	Intel Core i5-4310M 2C 4T @ 3.30 GHz	126
	Intel Core i7-4510U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	124

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.


	Intel Core i7-5650U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	329
	Intel Core i7-6567U 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	329
	Intel Core i3-7100H 2C 4T @ 3.00 GHz	328
	Intel Core i5-5257U 2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz	327
	Intel Core i3-1000NG4 4C 8T @ 3.20 GHz	326
	Intel Core i3-8130U 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	326
	Intel Core i5-4200H 2C 4T @ 2.80 GHz	325

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (SC)
1,818 entries

Geekbench 6 (MC)
1,764 entries

Geekbench 5 (SC)
2,501 entries

Geekbench 5 (MC)
2,473 entries

Cinebench R20 (SC)
662 entries

Cinebench R20 (MC)
610 entries

FP32 SP (iGPU)
2,089 entries

PassMark CPU-Mark
2,423 entries

Cinebench R15 (SC)
1,106 entries

Cinebench R15 (MC)
1,103 entries

Geekbench 3 (SC)
942 entries

Geekbench 3 (MC)
938 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (SC)
825 entries

Cinebench R11.5 (MC)
836 entries

Cinebench R11.5 iGPU
383 entries

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