Core i3-5015U Benchmarks & Performance Report

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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 i3-5015U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,405 Rank: 1392

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1388	Pentium Silver N6000	4,409	+0.1%
1389	Phenom II X4 B40	4,408	+0.1%
1390	Core i5-2540M	4,406	+0%
1391	Core M 5Y70	4,405	+0%
1392	Core i3-5015U	4,405
1393	Core i5-760	4,405	+0%
1394	Phenom II X4 B60	4,404	+-0%
1395	Phenom II X4 840	4,404	+-0%
1396	Celeron G1820T	4,404	+-0%
1397	Intel Core i5-540M	4,403	+-0%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-5015U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,441 Rank: 1345

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1341	Athlon II X4 555	4,442	+0%
1342	Core i3-3220T	4,442	+0%
1343	Xeon E5-2609 v2	4,442	+0%
1344	Core i3-3210	4,441	+0%
1345	Core i3-5015U	4,441
1346	PRO A10-8770E	4,441	+0%
1347	Atom C3508	4,440	+-0%
1348	Core i3-4330T	4,440	+-0%
1349	Phenom II X4 B97	4,440	+-0%
1350	Core i5-7300U	4,439	+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-5015U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,381 Rank: 1412

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1408	Phenom II X2 560	4,384	+0.1%
1409	Pentium 2020M	4,383	+0%
1410	Core 2 Duo E8600	4,382	+0%
1411	Pentium G620	4,381	+0%
1412	Core i3-5015U	4,381
1413	Intel Core i5-560M	4,380	+-0%
1414	Celeron G1610	4,376	-0.1%
1415	Pentium N6415	4,376	-0.1%
1416	A8 PRO-7600B	4,376	-0.1%
1417	Core i5-650	4,374	-0.2%

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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 i3-5015U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,518 Rank: 1401

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1397	Phenom II X4 805	4,519	+0%
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
1402	Core i3-5005U	4,518	+0%
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%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-5015U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,479 Rank: 1461

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1457	A6-6310	4,480	+0%
1458	Core i7-2610UE	4,479	+0%
1459	Atom x7-Z8750	4,479	+0%
1460	Celeron G1820	4,479	+0%
1461	Core i3-5015U	4,479
1462	Phenom II X2 565	4,479	+0%
1463	A6-5200	4,479	+0%
1464	PRO A6-9500	4,479	+0%
1465	Core i5-2557M	4,478	+-0%
1466	Phenom II X2 560	4,478	+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-5015U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,520 Rank: 1265

Rank	Name	Score	Visual
1261	Core i5-3337U	4,521	+0%
1262	Core i7-3689Y	4,521	+0%
1263	Pentium G4400T	4,520	+0%
1264	Pentium G3430	4,520	+0%
1265	Core i3-5015U	4,520
1266	Athlon PRO 3045B	4,520	+0%
1267	Core i5-2510E	4,519	+-0%
1268	Core i5-2430M	4,519	+-0%
1269	Core i5-2415M	4,519	+-0%
1270	Phenom II X4 965	4,519	+-0%

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Core i3-5015U Details

Built on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process, the Core i3-5015U is a dual-core processor designed for low-power mobile platforms. Released in 2015 as part of the Broadwell family, this CPU is now over a decade old and reflects the design priorities of its era: efficiency and integration over raw performance. Despite its age, the i3-5015U remains a relevant entry point for lightweight computing tasks, particularly in ultra-thin laptops and budget systems where power consumption is a key consideration.

The processor features two physical cores with four threads enabled via Intel's Hyper-Threading technology, allowing it to handle basic multitasking with reasonable efficiency. It operates at a base frequency of 2.1 GHz and can boost up to 2.6 GHz under load, though sustained performance is limited by its 15 W TDP. The integrated HD Graphics 5500 GPU, with a base frequency of 300 MHz and a burst frequency of 850 MHz, supports up to three displays and provides minimal graphics capability suitable for office work and light media playback. The chip is packaged in the FCBGA1168 socket and supports DDR3L and LPDDR3 memory at speeds up to 1600 MHz, with a maximum memory capacity of 16 GB across two channels.

Performance-wise, the Core i3-5015U scores 4405 in the overall Passmark benchmark, placing it at #1391 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core score of 4381 ranks it at #1411, while its multicore score of 4441 lands it at #1344. These results show that the CPU is significantly outpaced by modern processors, even in entry-level categories. In the top 50 multicore rankings, the i3-5015U is nearly 2,000 points behind the leader, the Ryzen Threadripper PRO 9995WX, which underscores the technological leap in both core count and clock efficiency over the past decade.

The processor supports a range of Intel-specific features, including AES-NI for encryption, VT-x and VT-d for virtualization, and Enhanced SpeedStep for dynamic frequency scaling. It also includes Intel vPro for enterprise management and TXT for secure execution environments, making it a modest choice for business-oriented devices. However, its lack of modern instruction sets like AVX-512 or support for DDR5 memory limits its utility in contemporary workloads.

As of March 2026, the Core i3-5015U is best suited for legacy systems or low-demand applications such as web browsing, document editing, and video streaming. While it can still function in basic computing environments, its performance and energy efficiency are no longer competitive with newer generations of mobile processors. For users requiring more performance, upgrading to a modern Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3 processor is strongly recommended.