Intel Core i3-5157U vs Intel Core i7-5750HQ

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Intel Core i3-5157U or Intel Core i3-5157U – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i3-5157U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5157U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5750HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5750HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i3 Family Intel Core i7
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Core i 5000H
Intel Core i3-5157U Name Intel Core i7-5750HQ
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5157U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5157U is 2.5 GHz
The Intel Core i7-5750HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5750HQ is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
None None 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 8
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
2x Cores 4x
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
None None 3.1 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5157U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5157U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 6100, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-5750HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5750HQ uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
8 Generation 8
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 48
384 Shaders 384
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel Iris Graphics 6100 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
11.2 Direct X 12
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 28 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 47 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
23 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5157U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5750HQ is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
Broadwell U Architecture Broadwell H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1364
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 390 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
13305
13305
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
5221
5221

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3512
3512
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2492
2492

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3364
3364
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1398
1398

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
3276
3276
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1583
1583

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
1084
1084
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
793
793

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5750HQ
4C 8T @ 2.5 GHz
689
689
Intel Core i3-5157U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
263
263