Intel Core i5-5350U vs Intel Core i7-5650U

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Intel Core i5-5350U or Intel Core i5-5350U – 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 i5-5350U 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 i5-5350U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5650U 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 i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5650U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-5350U Name Intel Core i7-5650U
Intel Core i 5000U Group Intel Core i 5000U
5 Generation 5
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-5350U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5350U is 1.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-5650U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5650U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
No Overclocking No
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2x Cores 2x
1.8 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-5350U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5350U 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 i7-5650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5650U uses the Intel HD Graphics 6000, which has 384 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
48 Execution units 48
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders 384
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 8.0 GB
8 Generation 8
11.2 Direct X 11.2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics 6000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 6000
 
 

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 AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode JPEG Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1866
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
No ECC No
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.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
9.5 W TDP down 9.5 W
105 °C Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-5350U 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 i7-5650U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 512.0 KB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2015
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 1168
Broadwell U Architecture Broadwell U
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
6485
6485
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
6089
6089

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
3194
3194
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
3025
3025

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1889
1889
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
1737
1737

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1750
1750
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
1447
1447

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
997
997
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
901
901

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
329
329
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
285
285

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5650U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
131
131
Intel Core i5-5350U
2C 4T @ 1.8 GHz
118
118