Core i3-5005U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-5005U

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Benchmark Results

Combined benchmark scores based on multiple data points, giving a quick overview of this processor's performance.

Overall Score

Overall score for Core i3-5005U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,292 Rank: 1536
Rank Name Score Visual
1532 A10-5750M 4,298
+0.1%
1533 Core i3-6102E 4,296
+0.1%
1534 Intel Core i5-580M 4,296
+0.1%
1535 Xeon E7-4830 4,294
+0%
1536 Core i3-5005U 4,292
1537 Pentium B960 4,291
+-0%
1538 A6-5357M 4,291
+-0%
1539 Core i7-2635QM 4,289
-0.1%
1540 A6-6400K 4,289
-0.1%
1541 Xeon E5420 4,289
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-5005U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,201 Rank: 2009
Rank Name Score Visual
2005 Core 2 Duo T5870 4,207
+0.1%
2006 Intel Core i7-620M 4,204
+0.1%
2007 Core i5 M 520 4,204
+0.1%
2008 Pentium G6950 4,203
+0%
2009 Core i3-5005U 4,201
2010 Atom Z670 4,200
+-0%
2011 Pentium G620 4,200
+-0%
2012 Pentium E5300 4,199
+-0%
2013 Athlon X2 QL-62 4,198
-0.1%
2014 Core 2 Duo T7300 4,196
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-5005U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,352 Rank: 1437
Rank Name Score Visual
1433 Core i3-560 4,357
+0.1%
1434 Core i7-940 4,356
+0.1%
1435 Athlon II X2 270 4,355
+0.1%
1436 A8-7500 4,354
+0%
1437 Core i3-5005U 4,352
1438 Core i3-550 4,351
+-0%
1439 Core i7-2617M 4,350
+-0%
1440 Core i7-860 4,349
-0.1%
1441 A8-6500 4,348
-0.1%
1442 Phenom 9550 4,347
-0.1%

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Workload Scores

Performance scores grouped by workload type, normalized and aggregated from multiple raw benchmark results.

Number Crunching

Aggregated score for Core i3-5005U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1402
Rank Name Score Visual
1398 Core i5-2450M 4,518
+0%
1399 Core i3-6006U 4,518
+0%
1400 Atom C3538 4,518
+0%
1401 Core i3-5015U 4,518
+0%
1402 Core i3-5005U 4,518
1403 Core i3-560 4,518
+0%
1404 Core i3-530 4,518
+0%
1405 Phenom II X3 B75 4,518
+0%
1406 Celeron G3900T 4,517
+-0%
1407 Celeron J3455 4,517
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-5005U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,480 Rank: 1452
Rank Name Score Visual
1448 Celeron G3900T 4,480
+0%
1449 Core i3-2370M 4,480
+0%
1450 Pentium G2020 4,480
+0%
1451 A6-9500 4,480
+0%
1452 Core i3-5005U 4,480
1453 Core M-5Y31 4,480
+0%
1454 A10-5745M 4,480
+0%
1455 A4-7210 4,480
+0%
1456 Athlon II X3 400e 4,480
+0%
1457 A6-6310 4,480
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-5005U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,522 Rank: 1251
Rank Name Score Visual
1247 Phenom II X4 970 4,523
+0%
1248 Pentium G4500T 4,522
+0%
1249 A10-5700 4,522
+0%
1250 Core i3-3120M 4,522
+0%
1251 Core i3-5005U 4,522
1252 Core i3-2100T 4,522
+0%
1253 FX-8800P 4,522
+0%
1254 Core i5-2450M 4,521
+-0%
1255 Pentium G3450 4,521
+-0%
1256 Pentium G3440 4,521
+-0%

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Core i3-5005U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-5005U remains a relic from the mid-2010s, having been launched in March 2015. While its 14 nm Broadwell-U architecture was advanced for its time, it now ranks near the bottom of modern performance benchmarks. With an overall score of 4292, the i3-5005U sits at #1536 out of 2060 processors, placing it firmly in the lower tier of consumer CPUs. Its single-core score of 4352 ranks slightly higher at #1437, indicating that while it can handle basic single-threaded tasks reasonably well, its multicore performance is notably weaker, scoring 4201 and ranking #2009. This performance gap highlights a processor designed for efficiency rather than power, with its strengths limited to light productivity and media playback.

The Core i3-5005U features a dual-core, four-thread design, leveraging Intel's Hyper-Threading technology to improve multitasking. It operates at a base frequency of 2.0 GHz, with a turbo boost up to 2.66 GHz, which provides a modest performance uplift under load. The processor is built on a 14 nm process, integrating 1.3 billion transistors into an 82 mm² die. It supports dual-channel DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at up to 1600 MT/s, delivering a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. The 15 W TDP underscores its focus on power efficiency, making it ideal for thin-and-light laptops where thermal constraints are critical.

Integrated graphics play a key role in the i3-5005U’s appeal, with the Intel HD 5500 GPU providing basic visual capabilities. It supports up to three displays and operates at a base frequency of 300 MHz, with a burst frequency of 850 MHz. While not suited for gaming or video editing, it can handle standard HD video playback and light graphical tasks. The CPU also includes a range of Intel-specific technologies such as AES-NI, VT-x, and Intel vPro, which enhance security and virtualization performance, though these features are less relevant in today’s consumer landscape.

In the context of modern computing, the Core i3-5005U is best suited for users requiring a lightweight, energy-efficient device for web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. Its low power consumption and compact design make it a candidate for older laptops or entry-level systems, but it cannot compete with today’s more powerful processors. Among its contemporaries, it trails behind even the most basic modern mobile CPUs, and its position near the bottom of the top 50 lists in both single- and multicore performance underscores its obsolescence. For users needing more than basic functionality, a more recent platform is essential.
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Intel Core i3-5005U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-5005U
Model Number: i3-5005U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2000 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 20x (locked)
Core Name: Broadwell-U
Socket: FCBGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 62.464 KiB
L2 Cache: 0.244 MiB
L3 Cache: 2.861 MiB

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3L 1333/1600 LPDDR 1333 /1600
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 0 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s
ECC Support: No

PCI-Express Specifications

PCIe Revision: 2.0
PCIe Lanes: 12
PCIe Configuration: 4x1 2x4

Integrated Graphics

GPU: HD Graphics 5500
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 850 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 82 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AES ADX x86-64 HT EIST TXT vPro VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP SIPP IPT TSX Flex Memory FMA
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