Intel Core i5-5257U vs Intel Celeron J4125

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Performance
Core i5-5257U44% better
3,89811% of 36,991
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991

The Core i5-5257U has 44% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53
Celeron J4125104% better
25.2921% of 121.53

The Celeron J4125 has 104% better value for the money than the Core i5-5257U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i5-5257U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5257U 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 $315. It is part of Intel's Core i5 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i5-5257U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel Iris 6100 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5257U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5257U 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 i5-5257U 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 2.7 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.1 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 i5-5257U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel Iris 6100. 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 i5-5257U has the 465th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,898 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 12.37. This is the 182nd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the Intel Celeron J4125 CPU

The Intel Celeron J4125 is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q4 2019 with a suggested retail price of $107. It is part of Intel's Celeron lineup, which is based on the Goldmont Plus microarchitecture. The J4125 is compatible with Intel BGA 1090 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the UHD Graphics 600 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Celeron J4125 supports DDR4 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Celeron J4125 has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 56 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Celeron J4125 features 4 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 2000.0 MHz, 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 Celeron J4125 includes an integrated graphics solution called UHD Graphics 600. 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 Celeron J4125 has the 547th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.32% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 2,706 score and $107 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 25.29. This is the 144th 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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesCore i5Celeron
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q4 2019
Launch Price (MSRP)$315$107
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i5-5257U44% better
3,89811% of 36,991
Celeron J4125
2,7067% of 36,991

The Core i5-5257U has 44% better performance than the Celeron J4125 for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-5257U is ranked 465th with a score of 3,898, and the Celeron J4125 is ranked 547th with a score of 2,706.

Performance per dollar
Core i5-5257U
12.3710% of 121.53
Celeron J4125104% better
25.2921% of 121.53

The Celeron J4125 has 104% better value for the money than the Core i5-5257U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i5-5257U is ranked 182nd with a performance per dollar of 12.37, and the Celeron J4125 is ranked 144th with a performance per dollar of 25.29.

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 i5-5257U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-820QM4,002+3%
Core i7-720QM3,936+1%
Core i5-5257U3,898
Core i7-5650U3,800-3%
Core i7-5600U3,792-3%
Core i3-5015U2,715-30%
Core i3-5005U2,711-30%
Celeron J41252,706-31%
Core m3-6Y302,704-31%
Core m5-6Y572,681-31%

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 i5-5257U or
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i5-7440HQ26.33+113%
Xeon E-2176M26.06+111%
Celeron J412525.29+104%
Core i7-11390H24.89+101%
Core i7-1195G724.5+98%
Core i3-8145U15.19+23%
Core i7-4900MQ14.89+20%
Core i5-5257U12.37
Core i5-5200U11.98-3%
Core i7-740QM11.77-5%

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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,898
(+44.05%)
2,706
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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984
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
316
(+30.04%)
243
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
124
(+64.67%)
75.3
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,717
(+78.48%)
962
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
908
(+162.43%)
346
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
2,806
2,958
(+5.42%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,722
(+48.19%)
1,162
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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors1,900 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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
SeriesCore i5Celeron
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UGoldmont Plus
CodenameBroadwell-UGemini Lake
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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed2.7 GHz2000.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.1 GHz2.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier27.0x20.0x
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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
L1 Cache64 KB56 KB
L2 Cache256 KB4 MB
L3 Cache3 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 i5-5257UCeleron J4125
SocketIntel BGA 1168Intel BGA 1090
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 2.0 x6
Thermal Design Power (TDP)28 W10 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i5-5257UCeleron J4125
Integrated GraphicsIntel Iris 6100UHD Graphics 600
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 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.2, AES-NI, SHA, F16C, EM64T, VT-x, VT-d, EPT, EIST, XD-bit, SGX

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