Intel Core i5-2410M vs Core i3-5020U

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Combined performance score

i3-5020U
1.42
+12.7%

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i5-2410M by 13% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20712159
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Sandy Bridge (2011−2013)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years old)1 February 2011 (13 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$225
Current price$465 (1.7x MSRP)$122 (0.5x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed2.2 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.2 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm32 nm
Die size82 mm2149 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1,300 million624 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11 (Uniprocessor)
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1023,PPGA988
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® AVX
AES-NI++
FMAno data+
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-no data
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
SIPP-no data
Smart Response+no data
Demand Based Switchingno data-
FDI++
Fast Memory Access++
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT--
EDB++
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection++
OS Guard+no data
Anti-Theftno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s21.3 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics 5500Intel HD Graphics 3000
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency900 MHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported32
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.42560x1600@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/12no data
OpenGL4.3no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5020U and Core i5-2410M.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1216

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i3-5020U 1.42
+12.7%
i5-2410M 1.26

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i5-2410M by 13% in our combined benchmark results.


Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Benchmark coverage: 68%

i3-5020U 2185
+12.6%
i5-2410M 1940

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i5-2410M by 13% in Passmark.

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-5020U 718
+65.4%
i5-2410M 434

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i5-2410M by 65% in GeekBench 5 Single-Core.

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

Benchmark coverage: 42%

i3-5020U 1405
+63.8%
i5-2410M 858

Core i3-5020U outperforms Core i5-2410M by 64% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.42 1.26
Integrated graphics card 1.50 0.66
Recency 1 March 2015 1 February 2011
Cost $281 $225
Chip lithography 14 nm 32 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 35 Watt

The Core i3-5020U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2410M in performance tests.


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