Intel Core i5-6287U vs Intel Pentium N3540

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Intel Core i5-6287U or Intel Core i5-6287U – 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 i5-6287U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6287U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Pentium N3540 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2014 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Pentium series.
To use the Intel Pentium N3540, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1170 socket.
6 Generation 6
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Pentium
Intel Core i 6000U Group Intel Pentium J2000/N3500
Intel Core i5-6287U Name Intel Pentium N3540
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6287U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6287U is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The Intel Pentium N3540 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Pentium N3540 is 2.16 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.66 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.66 GHz
3.1 GHz Frequency 2.16 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.66 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6287U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6287U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 550, 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 Pentium N3540 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Pentium N3540 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1), which has 32 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
9 Generation 7
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2013
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 4
384 Shaders 32
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.31 GHz
14 nm Technology 22 nm
Intel Iris Graphics 550 GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Bay Trail GT1)
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 11.2
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 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 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 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 7.5 W watts.
28 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 7.5 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP down 4.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6287U 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Pentium N3540 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2014
Skylake U Architecture Bay Trail
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
14 nm Technology 22 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1170
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
7590
7590
Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
3180
3180

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
2214
2214
Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
647
647

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1873
1873
Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
854
854

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
1106
1106
Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
203
203

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6287U
2C 4T @ 3.1 GHz
357
357
Intel Pentium N3540
4C 4T @ 2.16 GHz
155
155