Intel Core i7-5557U processor review

Intel Core i7-5557U

Core i7-5557U processor released by Intel; release date: 6 January 2015. At the time of release, the processor cost $426. The processor is designed for mobile-computers and based on Broadwell microarchitecture.

CPU is locked to prevent overclocking. Total number of cores - 2, threads - 4. Maximum CPU clock speed - 3.40 GHz. Maximum operating temperature - 105°C. Manufacturing process technology - 14 nm. Cache size: L1 - 128 KB, L2 - 512 KB, L3 - 4 MB.

Supported memory types: DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866. Maximum memory size: 16 GB.

Supported socket types: FCBGA1168. Maximum number of processors in a configuration - 1. Power consumption (TDP): 28 Watt.

The processor has integrated graphics Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100 with the following parameters: maximum frequency - 1.1 GHz, maximum video memory size - 16 GB.

Benchmarks

PassMark
Single thread mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4870
1924
PassMark
CPU mark
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
156834
3109
Geekbench 4
Single Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
5311
827
Geekbench 4
Multi-Core
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
36691
1802
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Face Detection
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
97.640 mPixels/s
1.936 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Ocean Surface Simulation
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
741.453 Frames/s
43.279 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
4.623 Frames/s
0.279 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Video Composition
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
49.002 Frames/s
1.130 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop
Bitcoin Mining
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
218.231 mHash/s
2.964 mHash/s
GFXBench 4.0
Car Chase Offscreen
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
9047 Frames
1425 Frames
GFXBench 4.0
Manhattan
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
7128 Frames
1545 Frames
GFXBench 4.0
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
12887 Frames
2859 Frames
GFXBench 4.0
Car Chase Offscreen
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
9047.000 Fps
1425.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0
Manhattan
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
7128.000 Fps
1545.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0
T-Rex
Top 1 CPU
This CPU
12887.000 Fps
2859.000 Fps
Name Value
PassMark - Single thread mark 1924
PassMark - CPU mark 3109
Geekbench 4 - Single Core 827
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core 1802
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection 1.936 mPixels/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation 43.279 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex 0.279 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition 1.130 Frames/s
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining 2.964 mHash/s
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen 1425 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan 1545 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex 2859 Frames
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen 1425.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan 1545.000 Fps
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex 2859.000 Fps

Integrated graphics – Intel Iris Graphics 6100

Technical info

Boost clock speed 1100 MHz
Core clock speed 300 MHz
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm
Pipelines 48
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 15 Watt
Transistor count 189 million

Games performance

Control (2019)

Low, 1280x72013.50

Counter-Strike: GO (2012)

Low, 1024x768112.50
Medium, 1366x76881.20
High, 1366x76863.00

Total War: Three Kingdoms (2019)

Low, 1280x72020.80

Final Fantasy XV Benchmark (2018)

Low, 1280x7209.40

Team Fortress 2 (2017)

Low, 1280x72086.00
Medium, 1366x76878.00
High, 1920x108040.00

Dirt 4 (2017)

Low, 1280x72045.80

Rocket League (2017)

Low, 1280x72066.60
Medium, 1920x108024.40

For Honor (2017)

Low, 1280x72022.70

Farming Simulator 17 (2016)

Low, 1280x72063.60
Medium, 1366x76848.80
High, 1920x108021.00

Deus Ex Mankind Divided (2016)

Low, 1280x72013.50

Mirror's Edge Catalyst (2016)

Low, 1280x72024.60
Medium, 1366x76816.00

Overwatch (2016)

Low, 1280x72033.60
Medium, 1366x76825.00

The Division (2016)

Low, 1280x72019.10

XCOM 2 (2016)

Low, 1280x72013.10

Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016)

Medium, 1366x7689.70

Rainbow Six Siege (2015)

Low, 1024x76831.00
Medium, 1366x76819.70
High, 1920x108011.70
Ultra, 1920x10809.70

Star Wars Battlefront (2015)

Low, 1024x76834.60
Medium, 1366x76820.70
High, 1920x10809.80

Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 (2015)

Low, 1024x76829.10
Medium, 1366x76818.30

Anno 2205 (2015)

Low, 1024x76828.90
Medium, 1366x76815.80

World of Warships (2015)

Low, 1366x76849.55
Medium, 1366x76834.65
High, 1920x108021.35

Dota 2 Reborn (2015)

Low, 1280x72087.60
Medium, 1366x76844.50
High, 1920x108020.50
Ultra, 1920x108018.40

The Witcher 3 (2015)

Low, 1024x76815.80
Medium, 1366x76810.25

Dirt Rally (2015)

Low, 1024x76883.70
Medium, 1366x76825.80
High, 1920x108013.75
Ultra, 1920x108012.50

GTA V (2015)

Low, 1024x76827.90
Medium, 1366x76822.40

Dragon Age: Inquisition (2014)

Low, 1024x76828.30
Medium, 1366x76819.30

Far Cry 4 (2014)

Low, 1024x76820.00

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014)

Low, 1024x76836.45
Medium, 1366x76819.90
High, 1920x108013.60

Alien: Isolation (2014)

Low, 1024x76836.15
Medium, 1366x76826.55
High, 1920x108015.65
Ultra, 1920x108011.30

Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (2014)

Low, 1280x72027.80
Medium, 1344x75618.60
High, 1920x108010.80
Ultra, 1920x10808.60

Sims 4 (2014)

Low, 1024x768178.30
Medium, 1366x76855.00
High, 1920x108025.20
Ultra, 1920x108017.40

Thief (2014)

Low, 1024x76818.85
Medium, 1366x76813.45
High, 1366x76811.15
Ultra, 1920x10805.55

Battlefield 4 (2013)

Low, 1024x76835.10
Medium, 1366x76826.80
High, 1366x76817.20
Ultra, 1920x10806.40

Company of Heroes 2 (2013)

Low, 1024x76822.40

Metro: Last Light (2013)

Low, 1024x76822.25
Medium, 1366x76817.80
High, 1366x76813.10
Ultra, 1920x10806.85

BioShock Infinite (2013)

Low, 1280x72039.55
Medium, 1366x76828.30
High, 1366x76822.80
Ultra, 1920x10807.45

Tomb Raider (2013)

Low, 1024x76862.50
Medium, 1366x76834.30
High, 1366x76823.40
Ultra, 1920x108011.70

Crysis 3 (2013)

Low, 1024x76822.00
Medium, 1366x76815.90
High, 1366x76811.30
Ultra, 1920x10804.40

Diablo III (2012)

Low, 1024x76873.80
Medium, 1366x76854.60
High, 1366x76844.80
Ultra, 1920x108029.20

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (2011)

Low, 1280x72041.40
Medium, 1366x76823.90
High, 1366x76815.20
Ultra, 1920x10808.30

Specifications (specs)

Essentials

Architecture codename Broadwell
Launch date 6 January 2015
Launch price (MSRP) $426
Place in performance rating 2010
Price now $705
Processor Number i7-5557U
Series 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i7 Processors
Status Launched
Value for money (0-100) 2.06
Vertical segment Mobile

Performance

64 bit support
Base frequency 3.10 GHz
Bus Speed 5 GT/s DMI2
Die size 133 mm
L1 cache 128 KB
L2 cache 512 KB
L3 cache 4 MB
Manufacturing process technology 14 nm
Maximum case temperature (TCase) 105 °C
Maximum core temperature 105°C
Maximum frequency 3.40 GHz
Number of cores 2
Number of threads 4
Transistor count 1900 Million

Memory

Max memory channels 2
Maximum memory bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
Maximum memory size 16 GB
Supported memory types DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866

Graphics

Device ID 0x162B
Graphics base frequency 300 MHz
Graphics max dynamic frequency 1.10 GHz
Graphics max frequency 1.1 GHz
Intel® Clear Video HD technology
Intel® Clear Video technology
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Max video memory 16 GB
Processor graphics Intel® Iris® Graphics 6100

Graphics interfaces

DisplayPort
eDP
HDMI
Number of displays supported 3
Wireless Display (WiDi) support

Graphics image quality

Max resolution over DisplayPort 3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 2560x1600@60Hz

Graphics API support

DirectX 11.2/12
OpenGL 4.3

Compatibility

Configurable TDP-down 23 W
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration 1
Package Size 40mm x24mm x 1.3mm
Sockets supported FCBGA1168
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 28 Watt

Peripherals

Max number of PCIe lanes 12
PCI Express revision 2.0
PCIe configurations 4x1, 2x4

Security & Reliability

Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Identity Protection technology
Intel® OS Guard
Intel® Secure Key technology
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)

Advanced Technologies

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
Flexible Display interface (FDI)
Idle States
Instruction set extensions Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
Intel 64
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Smart Response technology
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
Intel® TSX-NI
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility
Thermal Monitoring

Virtualization

AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)