Intel Core i5-5257U vs Intel Core i7-3720QM
Comparative analysis of Intel Core i5-5257U and Intel Core i7-3720QM processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics image quality, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core, CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s), CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps).
Differences
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-5257U
- CPU is newer: launch date 2 year(s) 8 month(s) later
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 14 nm vs 22 nm
- Around 61% lower typical power consumption: 28 Watt vs 45 Watt
- Around 5% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Single Core: 725 vs 693
- 2.5x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s): 39.164 vs 15.959
Specifications (specs) | |
Launch date | 6 January 2015 vs 23 April 2012 |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm vs 22 nm |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt vs 45 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 725 vs 693 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 39.164 vs 15.959 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-3720QM
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 4 more threads: 8 vs 4
- Around 16% higher clock speed: 3.60 GHz vs 3.10 GHz
- 2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- 2x more L3 cache, more data can be stored in the L3 cache for quick access later
- 2x more maximum memory size: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1866 vs 1728
- 2x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 5671 vs 2815
- Around 66% better performance in Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core: 2642 vs 1589
- 7x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s): 13.746 vs 1.965
- 2.3x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s): 0.65 vs 0.277
- 2.6x better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s): 2.801 vs 1.082
- Around 91% better performance in CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s): 5.316 vs 2.787
- Around 36% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames): 3758 vs 2756
- Around 36% better performance in GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps): 3758 vs 2756
Specifications (specs) | |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 4 |
Maximum frequency | 3.60 GHz vs 3.10 GHz |
L1 cache | 256 KB vs 128 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB vs 512 KB |
L3 cache | 6 MB vs 3 MB |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB vs 16 GB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1866 vs 1728 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 5671 vs 2815 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2642 vs 1589 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 13.746 vs 1.965 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.65 vs 0.277 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 2.801 vs 1.082 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 5.316 vs 2.787 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 3758 vs 2756 |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 3758 vs 2756 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: Intel Core i5-5257U
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-3720QM
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Geekbench 4 - Single Core |
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Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) |
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CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) |
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GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) |
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Name | Intel Core i5-5257U | Intel Core i7-3720QM |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1728 | 1866 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2815 | 5671 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 725 | 693 |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 1589 | 2642 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Face Detection (mPixels/s) | 1.965 | 13.746 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Ocean Surface Simulation (Frames/s) | 39.164 | 15.959 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - T-Rex (Frames/s) | 0.277 | 0.65 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Video Composition (Frames/s) | 1.082 | 2.801 |
CompuBench 1.5 Desktop - Bitcoin Mining (mHash/s) | 2.787 | 5.316 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames) | 1519 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames) | 2371 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames) | 2756 | 3758 |
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps) | 1519 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps) | 2371 | |
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps) | 2756 | 3758 |
Compare specifications (specs)
Intel Core i5-5257U | Intel Core i7-3720QM | |
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Architecture codename | Broadwell | Ivy Bridge |
Launch date | 6 January 2015 | 23 April 2012 |
Launch price (MSRP) | $315 | $378 |
Place in performance rating | 1901 | 1891 |
Processor Number | i5-5257U | i7-3720QM |
Series | 5th Generation Intel® Core™ i5 Processors | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors |
Status | Launched | Launched |
Vertical segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Price now | $359 | |
Value for money (0-100) | 6.66 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.70 GHz | 2.60 GHz |
Bus Speed | 5 GT/s DMI2 | 5 GT/s DMI |
Die size | 133 mm | 160 mm |
L1 cache | 128 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 512 KB | 1 MB |
L3 cache | 3 MB | 6 MB |
Manufacturing process technology | 14 nm | 22 nm |
Maximum case temperature (TCase) | 105 °C | |
Maximum core temperature | 105°C | 105 °C |
Maximum frequency | 3.10 GHz | 3.60 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
Number of threads | 4 | 8 |
Transistor count | 1900 Million | 1400 Million |
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
Maximum memory size | 16 GB | 32 GB |
Supported memory types | DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1600/1866 | DDR3/L/-RS 1333/1600 |
Graphics |
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Device ID | 0x162B | 0x166 |
Graphics base frequency | 300 MHz | 650 MHz |
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.25 GHz |
Graphics max frequency | 1.05 GHz | 1.25 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 | Intel® HD Graphics 4000 |
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
eDP | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 3 | 3 |
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
CRT | ||
SDVO | ||
Graphics image quality |
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Max resolution over DisplayPort | 3840x2160@60Hz | |
Max resolution over HDMI 1.4 | 2560X1600@60Hz | |
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11.2/12 | |
OpenGL | 4.3 | |
Compatibility |
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Configurable TDP-down | 23 W | |
Configurable TDP-down Frequency | 600 MHz | |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Package Size | 40mm x24mm x 1.3mm | 37.5 x 37.5mm (rPGA988B); 31.0 x 24.0mm (BGA1224) |
Sockets supported | FCBGA1168 | FCBGA1224, FCPGA988 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 28 Watt | 45 Watt |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 12 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 3.0 |
PCIe configurations | 4x1, 2x4 | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8 2x4 |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® OS Guard | ||
Intel® Secure Key technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Anti-Theft technology | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2 | Intel® AVX |
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 | ||
4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Virtualization |
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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) |