Intel Core i3-5157U vs Core i7-4550U

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Combined performance score

i7-4550U
1.48

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i7-4550U by 14% in our combined benchmark results.

General info

Comparing Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in performance ranking20331924
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i7Intel Core i3
Architecture codenameHaswell-ULT (2013)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date4 June 2013 (10 years old)1 March 2015 (9 years old)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$315
Current price$1500 $357 (1.1x MSRP)

Technical specs

Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U 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 speed1.5 GHz2.5 GHz
Boost clock speed3 GHz2.5 GHz
L1 cache64K (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache4 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithography22 nm14 nm
Die size118 mm2133 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistors1,300 million1900 Million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--
Unlocked multiplierNoNo

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U 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
SocketFCBGA1168FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt28 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U. 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)++
Turbo Boost Technology2.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX--
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Accessno data+
SIPPno data-
Smart Responseno data+
GPIO+no data
Smart Connect+no data
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+
AMT9.5no data
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
HD Audio+no data
RST+no data

Security technologies

Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection++
OS Guardno data+
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3, DDR3
Maximum memory size16 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 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 HD Graphics 5000Intel Iris Graphics 6100
Max video memory2 GB16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HD++
Graphics max frequency1.1 GHz1 GHz
InTru 3D++

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U integrated GPUs.

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

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.43200x2000@60Hz2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over DisplayPort3200x2000@60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAN/AN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX11.2/1211.2/12
OpenGL4.34.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-4550U and Core i3-5157U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1212
PCI support-no data
USB revision3.0no data
Total number of SATA ports4no data
Max number of SATA 6 Gb/s Ports4no data
Integrated IDE-no data
Number of USB ports4no data
Integrated LAN-no data
UART+no data

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.

i7-4550U 1.48
i3-5157U 1.69
+14.2%

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i7-4550U by 14% 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%

i7-4550U 2272
i3-5157U 2593
+14.1%

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i7-4550U by 14% in Passmark.

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%

i7-4550U 3
+13.9%
i3-5157U 2

Core i7-4550U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 14% 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%

i7-4550U 253
i3-5157U 259
+2.4%

Core i3-5157U outperforms Core i7-4550U by 2% 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%

i7-4550U 118
+20.4%
i3-5157U 98

Core i7-4550U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 20% 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%

i7-4550U 1.33
+14.7%
i3-5157U 1.16

Core i7-4550U outperforms Core i3-5157U by 15% in Cinebench 11.5 64-bit single-core.

Gaming performance

Advantages and disadvantages


Performance score 1.48 1.69
Integrated graphics card 1.38 2.03
Recency 4 June 2013 1 March 2015
Chip lithography 22 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 28 Watt

The Core i3-5157U is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-4550U in performance tests.


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