Intel Core i5-5250U vs Intel Core i5-5575R

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Intel Core i5-5250U or Intel Core i5-5250U – 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 i5-5250U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i5-5575R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5575R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Core i 5000
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i5-5250U Name Intel Core i5-5575R
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-5250U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5250U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-5575R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5575R is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-5250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5250U uses the Intel HD Graphics 6000, 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 i5-5575R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5575R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.05 GHz
14 nm Technology 14 nm
11.2 Direct X 12
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
48 Execution units 48
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
Intel HD Graphics 6000 GPU name Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
384 Shaders 384
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 8
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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.
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 65 W watts.
9.5 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
105 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-5250U 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 i5-5575R is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2015
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Broadwell U Architecture Broadwell S
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
11538
11538
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
5638
5638

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3412
3412
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2816
2816

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3198
3198
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1621
1621

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
3075
3075
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
1378
1378

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
1068
1068
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
845
845

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5575R
4C 4T @ 2.8 GHz
536
536
Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
264
264