Intel Core i3-5010U vs Intel Pentium Gold 5405U

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Performance
Core i3-5010U
3,0028% of 36,991
Pentium Gold 5405U5% better
3,148.59% of 36,991

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 5% better performance than the Core i3-5010U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-5010U
10.689% of 121.53
Pentium Gold 5405U83% better
19.5616% of 121.53

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 83% better value for the money than the Core i3-5010U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i3-5010U CPU

The Intel Core i3-5010U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $281. It is part of Intel's Core i3 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i3-5010U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i3-5010U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i3-5010U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 3 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i3-5010U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.1 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i3-5010U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i3-5010U has the 524th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.12% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,002 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.68. This is the 190th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Pentium Gold 5405U CPU

The Intel Pentium Gold 5405U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2019 with a suggested retail price of $161. It is part of Intel's Pentium Gold lineup, which is based on the Whiskey Lake microarchitecture. The Gold 5405U is compatible with Intel BGA 1528 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 10 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 620 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium Gold 5405U supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium Gold 5405U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 2 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Pentium Gold 5405U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz. Higher clock speeds result in higher performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Pentium Gold 5405U includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 620. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Pentium Gold 5405U has the 514th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 8.51% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,148.5 score and $161 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 19.56. This is the 161st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i3Pentium Gold
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q1 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$281$161
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i3-5010U
3,0028% of 36,991
Pentium Gold 5405U5% better
3,148.59% of 36,991

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 5% better performance than the Core i3-5010U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-5010U is ranked 524th with a score of 3,002, and the Pentium Gold 5405U is ranked 514th with a score of 3,148.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i3-5010U
10.689% of 121.53
Pentium Gold 5405U83% better
19.5616% of 121.53

The Pentium Gold 5405U has 83% better value for the money than the Core i3-5010U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i3-5010U is ranked 190th with a performance per dollar of 10.68, and the Pentium Gold 5405U is ranked 161st with a performance per dollar of 19.56.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-5010U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-5550U3,470+16%
Core i5-5300U3,439+15%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5+12%
Core i7-640M3,356+12%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5+5%
Core i5-L16G73,015+0%
Core i3-5010U3,002
Core i3-5015U2,715-10%
Core i3-5005U2,711-10%
Celeron J41252,706-10%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i3-5010U or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-4800MQ20.78+94%
Core i3-7100H20.26+90%
Pentium Gold 5405U19.56+83%
Core i7-4712HQ18.49+73%
Celeron 3865U17.81+67%
Core i7-720QM10.81+1%
Core i5-L16G710.73+0%
Core i3-5010U10.68
Core i7-5557U10.38-3%
Core i7-5500U10.2-5%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,002
3,148.5
(+4.88%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
1,199
1,439
(+20.02%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
218
233
(+6.88%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
85
92.6
(+8.94%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,321
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Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
649
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CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,192
2,267
(+3.42%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,232
1,319
(+7.06%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm10 nm
Transistors1,300 million--

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
SeriesCore i3Pentium Gold
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UWhiskey Lake
CodenameBroadwell-UWhiskey Lake-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR4
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2.1 GHz2.3 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier21.0x23.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache3 MB2 MB

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
SocketIntel BGA 1168Intel BGA 1528
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 3.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C100 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i3-5010UPentium Gold 5405U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5500UHD Graphics 620
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTTMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, EIST, Intel 64, XD bit, VT-x, VT-d, HTT, AES-NI, CLMUL, FMA3, F16C, BMI1, BMI2

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.