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Intel Core i5-5200U vs i5-6200U vs i5-7200U – Performance Review

Intel Core i5 Processors are considered to be workhorse processors falling between basic Intel Core i3 and Powerhouse Intel Core i7 processors.

Price of Intel Core i5 processors have been low enough to be very competitive with Intel Core i3 processors. We are comparing three i5 processors using the same 14nm process.

Primary difference between each of these processors is CPU clock speed, from 5200 to 6200 and then to 7200 there is a gradual improvement in clocks speed. Difference between i5-5200 and i5-6200 is only 4% where i5-7200 shows a 10% increase over i5-6200. But still if there is a $100 difference with the older model, it is wise to take the lower price.

In terms of Memory i5-5200U can only support 16GB RAM. i5-6200U and i5-7200U can support upto to 32 GB. 6th and 7th generation i5 processors support DDR4 while Gen 5 doesnt support DDR4. But most laptops come with less than 16GB RAM.

Other big change is support for 4K resolutions in i5-6200U and i5-7200U.

There is better thermal performance with the newer processors but not as significant.

Please have a look at the below details for more information. Overall there is not much to choose between these Mid Tier i5 cpus. But if you are looking for 4K resolution or DDR4 , then you now know which ones to pick.

 

Intel Core i5

Product Name
 Intel Core i5-5200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz) Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz) Intel Core i5-7200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code Name
 Broadwell Skylake Kaby Lake
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Essentials
Processor Number
 i5-5200U i5-6200U i5-7200U
Launch Date
 Q1’15 Q3’15 Q3’16
Lithography
 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
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Performance
# of Cores
 2 2 2
# of Threads
 4 4 4
Processor Base Frequency
 2.20 GHz 2.30 GHz 2.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
 2.70 GHz 2.80 GHz 3.10 GHz
Cache
 3 MB 3 MB SmartCache 3 MB SmartCache
Bus Speed
 5 GT/s DMI2 4 GT/s OPI 4 GT/s OPI
TDP
 15 W 15 W 15 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency
 600.00 MHz 800.00 MHz 800.00 MHz
Configurable TDP-down
 7.5 W 7.5 W 7.5 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency
 2.40 GHz 2.70 GHz
Configurable TDP-up
 25 W 25 W
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Supplemental Information
Embedded Options Available
 No No No
Datasheet
 Link Link Link
Conflict Free
 Yes Yes Yes
 
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Memory Specifications
Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Memory Types
 DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Max # of Memory Channels
 2 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth
 25.6 GB/s 34.1 GB/s 34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported ‡
 No No
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Graphics Specifications
Processor Graphics ‡
 Intel® HD Graphics 5500 Intel® HD Graphics 520 Intel® HD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency
 300.00 MHz 300.00 MHz 300.00 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
 900.00 MHz 1.00 GHz 1.00 GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
 16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Graphics Output
 eDP/DP/HDMI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡
 2560X1600@60Hz 4096×2304@24Hz 4096×2304@24Hz
Max Resolution (DP)‡
 3840×2160@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz
DirectX* Support
 11.2/12 12 12
OpenGL* Support
 4.3 4.4 4.4
Intel® Quick Sync Video
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
 Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Wireless Display
 Yes Yes
# of Displays Supported ‡
 3 3 3
Device ID
 0x1616 0x1916 0x5916
4K Support
 Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz
Max Resolution (Intel® WiDi)‡
 1080p
Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel)‡
 4096×2304@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (VGA)‡
 N/A N/A
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Expansion Options
PCI Express Revision
 2.0 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡
 4×1, 2×4 1×4, 2×2, 1×2+2×1 and 4×1 1×4, 2×2, 1×2+2×1 and 4×1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
 12 12 12
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Package Specifications
Sockets Supported
 FCBGA1168 FCBGA1356 FCBGA1356
Max CPU Configuration
 1 1 1
TJUNCTION
 105°C 100°C 100°C
Package Size
 40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm 42mm X 24mm 42mm X 24mm
Low Halogen Options Available
 See MDDS See MDDS See MDDS
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Advanced Technologies
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology‡
 2.0 2.0 2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ‡
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) ‡
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)‡
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) ‡
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® 64 ‡
 Yes Yes Yes
Instruction Set
 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Idle States
 Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
 Yes Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Fast Memory Access
 Yes
Intel® Flex Memory Access
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology ‡
 Yes Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage
 Yes Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® vPro Technology ‡
 No No
Intel® TSX-NI
 No No
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
 No No
Intel® My WiFi Technology
 Yes Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
 Yes
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Intel® Data Protection Technology
Intel® AES New Instructions
 Yes Yes Yes
Secure Key
 Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
 Yes Yes
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
 Yes Yes
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Intel® Platform Protection Technology
Execute Disable Bit ‡
 Yes Yes Yes
OS Guard
 Yes Yes Yes
Trusted Execution Technology‡
 No No
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Intel Core i3-370M vs i5-460M Processor Comparison and Review

Intel Core i5-460M and i3-370M are used in most of the laptops, they are the new generation Dual Core processors. Intel Core i5-460M has a CPU speed of 2.53 GHz, cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, 2.5 GT/s bus speed, maximum turbo speed of 2.8 GHz, with core ratio of 19, 766 MHz of Graphics maximum dynamic frequency, advanced technologies like Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Hyper threading technology, Virtualization technology, Fast memory access, Enhanced speed step technology, Flex memory access and etc.

Intel Core i3-370M has a CPU speed of 2.4 GHz, cache, bus speed and instruction set are same as Intel Core i5-460M, core ratio of 18, graphics maximum dynamic frequency of 667 MHz, 2.93 GHz of maximum turbo frequency, advanced technologies like Hyper threading technology, Virtualization technology, Fast memory access, Enhanced speed step technology, Flex memory access and etc are present which are also found in Intel Core i5-460M except for Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

The i5 460 offers a reasonable performance boost compared to the i3 370, but to see a considerable performance boost other features of the laptop also needs to be better. If the price difference is more than $50 it doesnt make sense to upgrade to i5 460.

Technical Specifications :

Intel Core i5-460M :
CPU Benchmark – 2569, CPU Speed – 2.53 GHz, Cache – 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Bus Speed – 2.5 GT/s, Code Name – Arrandale, Thermal – 105 C, Number of cores – 2, Instruction Set – 64 bit, Graphics maximum dynamic frequency – 766 MHz.

Intel Core i3-370M :
CPU Benchmark – 2206, CPU Speed – 2.4 GHz, Cache – 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Bus Speed – 2.5 GT/s, Code Name – Arrandale, Thermal – 90 C for rPGA 105 C for BGA, Number of cores – 2, Instruction Set – 64 bit,  Graphics maximum dynamic frequency – 667 MHz.