i3-5020U vs i5-7Y54

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-7Y54
2016
2 cores / 4 threads, 4 Watt
1.72
+20.3%

i5-7Y54 outperforms i3-5020U by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20262183
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i5Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameKaby Lake (2016−2019)Broadwell (2014−2019)
Release date30 August 2016 (8 years ago)31 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$281$281

Detailed specifications

Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U 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 speed1.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.2 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus typeOPIno data
Bus rate4 GT/s5 GT/s
Multiplier12no data
L1 cache128 KB128 KB
L2 cache512 KB512 KB
L3 cache4 MB3 MB
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--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA1515FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)4.5 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U. 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++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Response++
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

Security technologies

Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
MPX+-
Identity Protection++
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth29.861 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 615Intel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memory16 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Video++
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency950 MHz900 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096x2304@24Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2160@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort3840x2160@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX1211.2/12
OpenGL4.54.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U.

PCIe version3.02.0
PCI Express lanes1012

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.

i5-7Y54 1.72
+20.3%
i3-5020U 1.43

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.

i5-7Y54 2645
+20.1%
i3-5020U 2203

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.72 1.43
Integrated graphics card 1.87 1.51
Recency 30 August 2016 31 March 2015
Power consumption (TDP) 4 Watt 15 Watt

i5-7Y54 has a 20.3% higher aggregate performance score, 23.8% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 1 year, and 275% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-7Y54 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5020U in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-7Y54 and Core i3-5020U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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