Intel Core i5-3437U vs Core i3-5157U

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Combined performance score

i3-5157U
1.69
+11.2%

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 11% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking19242005
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameBroadwell-U (2015)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date1 March 2015 (9 years old)1 January 2013 (11 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$315no data
Current price$357 (1.1x MSRP)$898

Technical specs

Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U 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 speed2.5 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.5 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 nm22 nm
Die size133 mm2118 mm2
Maximum core temperature105 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)105 °Cno data
Number of transistors1900 Millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U. 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++
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology-+
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 i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

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

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U are enumerated here.

AMD-V+no data
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory supportno data-

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Graphics 6100Intel HD Graphics 4000
Max video memory16 GBno data
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz1.2 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U 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 i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

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

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-5157U and Core i5-3437U.

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.

i3-5157U 1.69
+11.2%
i5-3437U 1.52

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 11% 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%

i3-5157U 2593
+11.3%
i5-3437U 2329

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 11% 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%

i3-5157U 467
+5.9%
i5-3437U 441

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 6% 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%

i3-5157U 1084
+22.9%
i5-3437U 882

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 23% in GeekBench 5 Multi-Core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 11.5 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R11.5 which uses all the processor threads. A maximum of 64 threads is supported in this version.

Benchmark coverage: 17%

i3-5157U 2
i5-3437U 3
+9.8%

Core i5-3437U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 10% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core

Cinebench Release 15 Multi Core is a variant of Cinebench R15 which uses all the processor threads.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i3-5157U 259
+15.6%
i5-3437U 224

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i5-3437U by 16% in Cinebench 15 64-bit multi-core.

Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R15 (standing for Release 15) is a benchmark made by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version (sometimes called Single-Thread) only uses a single processor thread to render a room full of reflective spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 15%

i3-5157U 98
i5-3437U 101
+3.1%

Core i5-3437U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 3% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core

Cinebench R11.5 is an old benchmark by Maxon, authors of Cinema 4D. It was superseded by later versions of Cinebench, which use more modern variants of Cinema 4D engine. The Single Core version loads a single thread with ray tracing to render a glossy room full of crystal spheres and light sources.

Benchmark coverage: 14%

i3-5157U 1.16
i5-3437U 1.19
+2.6%

Core i5-3437U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 3% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.69 1.52
Integrated graphics card 2.03 1.17
Recency 1 March 2015 1 January 2013
Chip lithography 14 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 17 Watt

The Core i3-5157U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-3437U in performance tests.


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