Intel Core i7-3537U vs Intel Core i5-5200U

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Intel Core i7-3537U or Intel Core i7-3537U – 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 i7-3537U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-3537U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The Intel Core i5-5200U 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 i5-5200U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-3537U Name Intel Core i5-5200U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 5
Intel Core i 3000U Group Intel Core i 5000U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-3537U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-3537U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-5200U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5200U is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.2 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.5 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-3537U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-3537U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-5200U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5200U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
11.0 Direct X 11.2
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5500
22 nm Technology 14 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 192
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
16 Execution units 24
7 Generation 8
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode
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 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 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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 15 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
None TDP down 7.5 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-3537U is manufactured using a 22 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 Core i5-5200U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q1/2013 Release date Q1/2015
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Broadwell U
22 nm Technology 14 nm
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1168
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
346 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5200U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1770
1770
Intel Core i7-3537U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1070
1070

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5200U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
1438
1438
Intel Core i7-3537U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1374
1374

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5200U
2C 4T @ 2.2 GHz
845
845
Intel Core i7-3537U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
539
539