Core i3-5015U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-5015U

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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.
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Intel Core i3-5015U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-5015U
Model Number: i3-5015U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2100 MHz
Socket: FCBGA1168
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W

Cache Specifications

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
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

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