Intel Core i5-7200U vs Intel Core i3-8140U

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Intel Core i5-7200U or Intel Core i5-7200U – 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 i5-7200U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-7200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The Intel Core i3-8140U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-8140U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-7200U Name Intel Core i3-8140U
Intel Core i5 Family Intel Core i3
7 Generation 8
Intel Core i 7000U Group Intel Core i 8000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-7200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-7200U is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i3-8140U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-8140U is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.1 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-7200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-7200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i3-8140U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-8140U uses the Intel UHD Graphics 620, which has 192 texture shaders
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q2/2016 Release date Q3/2016
12 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 620 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 620
14 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 192
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
24 Execution units 24
9.5 Generation 9.5
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 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 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 38.4 GB/s
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR4-2400, LPDDR3-2133
 
 

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.
None TDP up 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-7200U 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 i3-8140U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2016 Release date Q2/2020
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Kaby Lake U Architecture Kaby Lake U Refresh
14 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1356 Socket BGA 1356
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
281 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8140U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
2403
2403
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1937
1937

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8140U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1974
1974
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1510
1510

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-8140U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
1225
1225
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
986
986

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-8140U
2C 4T @ 2.1 GHz
338
338
Intel Core i5-7200U
2C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
334
334