Intel Core i5-5200U vs Intel Core i5-6260U

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Performance
Core i5-5200U
3,365.59% of 36,991
Core i5-6260U31% better
4,42012% of 36,991

The Core i5-6260U has 31% better performance than the Core i5-5200U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5200U
11.9810% of 121.53
Core i5-6260U
No data available

The Core i5-5200U has 10% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-5200U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5200U 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 i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5200U 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 i5-5200U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5200U 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 i5-5200U 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 2.2 GHz, and it can boost up to 2.7 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-5200U 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 i5-5200U has the 498th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.10% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,365.5 score and $281 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 11.98. This is the 183rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Core i5-6260U CPU

The Intel Core i5-6260U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The i5-6260U is compatible with FCBGA1356 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris Graphics 540 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Core i5-6260U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 128 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 512 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i5-6260U 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 1800.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 2900.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i5-6260U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris Graphics 540. 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

The Core i5-6260U has the 426th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.95% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

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

InfoCore i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015--
Launch Price (MSRP)$281--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-5200U
3,365.59% of 36,991
Core i5-6260U31% better
4,42012% of 36,991

The Core i5-6260U has 31% better performance than the Core i5-5200U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-5200U is ranked 498th with a score of 3,365.5, and the Core i5-6260U is ranked 426th with a score of 4,420.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5200U
11.9810% of 121.53
Core i5-6260U
No data available

The Core i5-5200U has 23% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-5200U's 11.98 performance per dollar ranks it 183rd among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

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 i5-5200U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-740QM4,450+32%
Core i7-5557U4,423+31%
Core i5-6260U4,420+31%
Core i7-6560U4,399+31%
Celeron N51054,394+31%
Core i7-5550U3,470+3%
Core i5-5300U3,439+2%
Core i5-5200U3,365.5
Core i7-640M3,356-0%
Pentium Gold 5405U3,148.5-6%

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 i5-5200U orCore i5-6260U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-4702MQ16.62+39%
Pentium Silver N500016.27+36%
Core i3-N30016.13+35%
Core i3-8145U15.19+27%
Core i5-5257U12.37+3%
Core i5-5200U11.98
Core i7-740QM11.77-2%
Core i5-5250U11.39-5%
Core i5-5350U11.04-8%
Core i5-5300U10.92-9%

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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,365.5
4,420
(+31.33%)
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
259
298
(+15.06%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
108
117
(+8.33%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,512
1,961
(+29.7%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
788
944
(+19.8%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,501
3,213
(+28.47%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,499
1,656
(+10.47%)
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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm14 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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
SeriesCore i5--
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-U--
CodenameBroadwell-USkylake
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2.2 GHz1800.0 MHz
Turbo Clock2.7 GHz2900.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier22.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
L1 Cache64 KB128 KB
L2 Cache256 KB512 KB
L3 Cache3 MB4 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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
SocketIntel BGA 1168FCBGA1356
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 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 i5-5200UCore i5-6260U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5500Intel Iris Graphics 540
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0--

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