Intel Core i5-5300U vs Core i3-6157U

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Combined performance score

i3-6157U
1.80
+1.1%

Core i3-6157U outperforms Core i5-5300U by 1% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking18781883
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i3Intel Core i5
Architecture codenameSkylake (2015−2016)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date1 September 2016 (7 years old)1 March 2015 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)$304$281
Current price$299 (1x MSRP)$372 (1.3x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U 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 speed2.4 GHz2.3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.4 GHz2.9 GHz
L1 cache128 KB64K (per core)
L2 cache512 KB256K (per core)
L3 cache3 MB3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data82 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistorsno data1300 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U 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
SocketFCBGA1356,FC-BGA1356FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vProno data+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
eDRAM64 MBno data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology-2.0
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX-+
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPP-+
Smart Response++
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT-+
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+no data
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR3
Maximum memory size32 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth34.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s
ECC memory support-no data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel Iris Graphics 550Intel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memory32 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported33
eDP++
DisplayPort++
HDMI++
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz2560X1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP4096x2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096x2304@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/Ano data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i3-6157U and Core i5-5300U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212

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.

i3-6157U 1.80
+1.1%
i5-5300U 1.78

Core i3-6157U outperforms Core i5-5300U by 1% 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%

i3-6157U 2758
+1%
i5-5300U 2731

Core i3-6157U outperforms Core i5-5300U by 1% 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%

i3-6157U 787
i5-5300U 818
+3.9%

Core i5-5300U outperforms Core i3-6157U by 4% 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%

i3-6157U 1690
+7.4%
i5-5300U 1574

Core i3-6157U outperforms Core i5-5300U by 7% in GeekBench 5 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%

i3-6157U 242
i5-5300U 270
+11.6%

Core i5-5300U outperforms Core i3-6157U by 12% 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%

i3-6157U 99
i5-5300U 117
+18.4%

Core i5-5300U outperforms Core i3-6157U by 18% in Cinebench 15 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.80 1.78
Integrated graphics card 3.58 1.50
Recency 1 September 2016 1 March 2015
Cost $304 $281
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

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