Intel Pentium 3825U vs Intel Core i5-5250U

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Performance
Pentium 3825U
2,4407% of 36,991
Core i5-5250U47% better
3,586.510% of 36,991

The Core i5-5250U has 47% better performance than the Pentium 3825U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3825U
No data available
Core i5-5250U
11.399% of 121.53

The Core i5-5250U has 9% 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 Pentium 3825U CPU

The Intel Pentium 3825U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015. It is part of Intel's Pentium lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The 3825U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Pentium 3825U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Pentium 3825U 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 3825U 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 1900.0 MHz. 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 3825U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD. 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 Pentium 3825U has the 573rd best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 6.60% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

About the Intel Core i5-5250U CPU

The Intel Core i5-5250U 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 i5-5250U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i5-5250U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i5-5250U 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 i5-5250U 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 1600.0 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 Core i5-5250U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. 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 i5-5250U has the 480th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 9.70% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,586.5 score and $315 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 11.39. This is the 185th 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.

InfoPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
SeriesPentiumCore i5
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q1 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)--$315
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Pentium 3825U
2,4407% of 36,991
Core i5-5250U47% better
3,586.510% of 36,991

The Core i5-5250U has 47% better performance than the Pentium 3825U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Pentium 3825U is ranked 573rd with a score of 2,440, and the Core i5-5250U is ranked 480th with a score of 3,586.5.

Performance per dollar
Pentium 3825U
No data available
Core i5-5250U
11.399% of 121.53

The Core i5-5250U has 22% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i5-5250U's 11.39 performance per dollar ranks it 0th 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:Pentium 3825U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i7-5650U3,800+56%
Core i7-5600U3,792+55%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5+47%
Core i5-5350U3,479+43%
Core i7-5550U3,470+42%
A8-3520M2,452+0%
Core i5-4202Y2,441+0%
Pentium 3825U2,440
A6-3410MX2,411-1%
A10-9620P2,399-2%

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:Pentium 3825U orCore i5-5250U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-N30016.13+42%
Core i3-8145U15.19+33%
Core i5-5257U12.37+9%
Core i5-5200U11.98+5%
Core i7-740QM11.77+3%
Core i5-5250U11.39
Core i5-5350U11.04-3%
Core i5-5300U10.92-4%
Core i7-720QM10.81-5%
Core i5-L16G710.73-6%

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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BenchmarkPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
2,440
3,586.5
(+46.99%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
--
1,198
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
190
260
(+36.84%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
77
107
(+38.96%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
681
1,569
(+130.4%)
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
335
817
(+143.88%)
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
1,392
2,457
(+76.51%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,106
1,528
(+38.16%)
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.

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
ManufacturerIntelIntel
FoundryIntelIntel
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors1,300 million1,900 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.

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
SeriesPentiumCore i5
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UBroadwell-U
CodenameBroadwell-UBroadwell-U
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
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.

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed1900.0 MHz1600.0 MHz
Turbo Clock--2.7 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier19.0x16.0x
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.

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
L1 Cache64 KB64 KB
L2 Cache256 KB256 KB
L3 Cache2 MB3 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.

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
SocketIntel BGA 1168Intel BGA 1168
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 2.0 x12
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max105 °C105 °C
TJ Max105 °C105 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecPentium 3825UCore i5-5250U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HDIntel HD 6000
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHWMMX, 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.