Intel Core i7-5650U

Intel Core i7-5650U
Benchmarks & Specs

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The Intel Core i7-5650U is a processor from Intel. It is based on the Broadwell U architecture. Manufactured in a 14-nanometer process, this gave it remarkable energy efficiency. This property made it an excellent choice for notebooks. It also found its place in other compact systems. There, it enabled not only long battery life, but also very quiet operation.

The integrated graphics solution, the Intel HD Graphics 6000, was sufficient for everyday visual requirements. It supported smooth media playback and handled basic productivity tasks with ease. With a 1 MB Level 2 cache and a larger 4 MB Level 3 cache, the processor offered a solid foundation for data processing.

This ensured an overall responsive and smooth performance in daily use. The Intel Core i7-5650U represented a very balanced overall package. It delivered reliable performance for office applications, relaxed web browsing, and effective multitasking. Its consistent mobile orientation was a major plus.

This processor was a compelling option for users who valued mobility and efficiency.
  • High energy efficiency through 14nm manufacturing
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 6000 graphics
  • Reliable performance for mobile applications
  • Balanced overall package for daily use

Performance Overview
Average performance across multiple benchmarks

Single-core performance
Rank 527 / 834
In segment Notebook
Multi-core performance
Rank 573 / 832
In segment Notebook
Geekbench 6 Single-Core

Geekbench 6 Single-Core
Single-core performance

Intel Core i7-4700HQ
4C / 8T · 3.40 GHz
1,004
Intel Core i7-4578U
2C / 4T · 3.50 GHz
1,001
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
997
Intel Core i5-4200H
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
990
Intel Core i5-4310M
2C / 4T · 3.30 GHz
990
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core

Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
Multi-core performance

Intel Core m7-6Y75
2C / 4T · 2.40 GHz
1,933
AMD Athlon Silver 7120U
2C / 2T · 2.40 GHz
1,911
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,889
Intel Core i3-6100H
2C / 4T · 2.70 GHz
1,885
Intel Core i5-4200M
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,872
Geekbench 5, 64bit Single-Core

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

Intel Core i7-4702HQ
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
694
Intel Core i7-4702MQ
4C / 8T · 3.20 GHz
694
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
691
Intel Core i7-3612QE
4C / 8T · 3.10 GHz
690
Intel Core i5-6200U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
688
Geekbench 5, 64bit Multi-Core

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

Intel Core i5-L16G7
5C / 5T · 1.80 GHz
1,754
Intel Core i5-4200H
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,752
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
1,750
Intel Core i7-5550U
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
1,746
Intel Core i5-4308U
2C / 4T · 2.80 GHz
1,741
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 i7-5650U
Intel HD Graphics 6000
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 i5-7200U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
132 cb
Intel Core i5-8210Y
2C / 4T · 3.60 GHz
132 cb
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
131 cb
Intel Core i5-4200H
2C / 4T · 3.40 GHz
130 cb
AMD Ryzen 5 2500U
4C / 8T · 3.60 GHz
130 cb
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
Multi-core performance

Intel Core i5-7200U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
334 cb
Intel Core i5-4210H
2C / 4T · 2.90 GHz
331 cb
Intel Core i7-5650U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
329 cb
Intel Core i3-7100H
2C / 4T · 3.00 GHz
328 cb
Intel Core i5-5257U
2C / 4T · 3.10 GHz
327 cb

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At a glance

PropertyValue
FamilyIntel Core i7 (300)
CPU groupIntel Core i 5000U (16)
ArchitectureBroadwell U
Technology14 nm
SegmentNotebook
SocketBGA 1168
Generation5
PredecessorIntel Core i7-4650U
Q3/2013
SuccessorIntel Core i7-6650U
Q3/2015

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

PropertyValue
CPU Cores / Threads2 / 4
Hyperthreading / SMT
Core architecturenormal
Cores: 2x
Frequency: 2.20 GHz
Turbo Frequency (1 Core): 3.10 GHz
Turbo Frequency (2 Cores): 3.10 GHz
L2-Cache0.50 MB
L3-Cache4.00 MB
OverclockingNo

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

PropertyValue
GPU nameIntel HD Graphics 6000
GPU frequency0.30 - 1.00 GHz
CUs / Shader48 / 384
Raytracing
Max. displays3
Max. GPU Memory8 GB
Technology14 nm
Release dateQ1/2015

Memory & PCIe

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

Thermal Management

PropertyValue
TDP15 W
TDP (PL2)
TDP up
TDP down9.5 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 i7-5650U
Intel Core i7-5650U
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