Core i3-5010U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-5010U

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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 i3-5010U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,390 Rank: 1414
Rank Name Score Visual
1410 Athlon II X4 555 4,393
+0.1%
1411 A6-9500E 4,393
+0.1%
1412 Phenom 9550 4,393
+0.1%
1413 A8 PRO-7600B 4,391
+0%
1414 Core i3-5010U 4,390
1415 Xeon Bronze 3106 4,389
+-0%
1416 Intel Core i5-560M 4,389
+-0%
1417 Pentium N6415 4,388
+-0%
1418 Pentium G840 4,387
-0.1%
1419 Phenom II X2 560 4,387
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-5010U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,335 Rank: 1626
Rank Name Score Visual
1622 Pentium 2020M 4,337
+0%
1623 Core i5-4210Y 4,337
+0%
1624 Pentium G2010 4,336
+0%
1625 Celeron 3755U 4,336
+0%
1626 Core i3-5010U 4,335
1627 Phenom II X2 545 4,335
+0%
1628 Pentium E6700 4,334
+-0%
1629 Pentium E6500 4,334
+-0%
1630 Atom x5-Z8550 4,334
+-0%
1631 Pentium 2030M 4,334
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-5010U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,427 Rank: 1364
Rank Name Score Visual
1360 A9-9420 4,429
+0%
1361 Athlon X4 840 4,429
+0%
1362 FX-6120 4,427
+0%
1363 Athlon II X4 631 4,427
+0%
1364 Core i3-5010U 4,427
1365 A10 PRO-7800B 4,427
+0%
1366 Core i7-3540M 4,426
+-0%
1367 Celeron G1820T 4,424
-0.1%
1368 Core i5-660 4,423
-0.1%
1369 Pentium G640 4,422
-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 i3-5010U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,523 Rank: 1364
Rank Name Score Visual
1360 Celeron G3930TE 4,523
+0%
1361 Pentium G2010 4,523
+0%
1362 Core i5-4200U 4,523
+0%
1363 Core i5-3437U 4,523
+0%
1364 Core i3-5010U 4,523
1365 Core M-5Y71 4,523
+0%
1366 Celeron G1630 4,523
+0%
1367 Core i3-550 4,523
+0%
1368 Pentium 4405U 4,522
+-0%
1369 Athlon II X4 640 4,522
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-5010U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,485 Rank: 1422
Rank Name Score Visual
1418 Pentium N3710 4,486
+0%
1419 Pentium G3450T 4,486
+0%
1420 Core i3-530 4,486
+0%
1421 Phenom II X3 700e 4,486
+0%
1422 Core i3-5010U 4,485
1423 Pentium G3250T 4,485
+0%
1424 A8-6410 4,485
+0%
1425 Athlon 5350 4,485
+0%
1426 Core m3-6Y30 4,484
+-0%
1427 Celeron G1840 4,484
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-5010U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,529 Rank: 1228
Rank Name Score Visual
1224 Core i7-2655LE 4,529
+0%
1225 Xeon X5470 4,529
+0%
1226 Core i7-3537U 4,529
+0%
1227 Core i5-4250U 4,529
+0%
1228 Core i3-5010U 4,529
1229 PRO A10-8750B 4,529
+0%
1230 PRO A10-9700E 4,529
+0%
1231 Pentium G4520 4,528
+-0%
1232 A10-5800B 4,528
+-0%
1233 Celeron G5900 4,528
+-0%

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Core i3-5010U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-5010U remains a relic of the mid-2010s mobile computing era, representing a low-power, entry-level processor designed for budget laptops and ultrabooks. Launched in March 2015, it belongs to the Broadwell-U family, built on Intel’s 14 nm process node, and was positioned as a mainstream mobile option with integrated graphics and power efficiency in mind. While it is now considered outdated, its 15 W TDP and dual-core architecture with Hyper-Threading still made it a viable choice for light productivity and media consumption during its time.

The Core i3-5010U features two physical cores capable of handling four threads thanks to Intel’s Hyper-Threading technology, operating at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz with no advertised turbo boost. It includes 3 MB of L3 cache, a modest L2 cache of 0.244 MiB, and a smaller L1 cache of 0.061 MiB, reflecting the efficiency-focused design of the Broadwell generation. The processor uses a dual-channel DDR3L/DDR4 memory interface, supporting up to 16 GB of memory at speeds up to 1600 MT/s, and communicates via PCIe 2.0 with a total of 12 lanes available from the CPU. It is packaged in the FC-BGA1168 socket, typical for mobile platforms of that period.

Integrated graphics are provided by the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which runs at a base frequency of 300 MHz and can boost up to 900 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic video playback and light gaming, though it lacks the power for modern applications. The processor supports a wide range of Intel technologies, including AES-NI, SSE4.1/4.2, AVX, and virtualization features such as VT-x and VT-d, making it suitable for older enterprise and educational environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i3-5010U achieves an overall score of 4390, placing it at #1414 out of 2060 CPUs in the database. Its single-core performance scores 4427, ranking #1362, while its multicore score of 4335 places it at #1626. These results indicate that while the CPU can handle basic tasks, its performance is now significantly behind modern processors. It is outperformed by many contemporary mobile and desktop CPUs, including the Ryzen 5 9600X and Core Ultra 7 265K, and even older mainstream chips like the Core i5-4210Y and Pentium G2010.

Despite its age, the Core i3-5010U remains a testament to Intel’s efforts to deliver capable performance in a low-power envelope. While it no longer competes with today’s standards, it still serves niche roles in legacy systems, educational institutions, or as a replacement in older devices where power efficiency and cost are more critical than raw performance.
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Intel Core i3-5010U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-5010U
Model Number: i3-5010U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 21x (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

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: 900 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 VT-x VT-d EPT Secure Key SMEP IPT Flex Memory FMA
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