Core i3-5157U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i3-5157U

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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 i3-5157U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,541 Rank: 1244
Rank Name Score Visual
1240 Xeon W3530 4,545
+0.1%
1241 Xeon E3-1225 4,544
+0.1%
1242 Athlon 200GE 4,543
+0%
1243 Core i3-2120 4,541
+0%
1244 Core i3-5157U 4,541
1245 FX-9830P 4,540
+-0%
1246 Core i5-3427U 4,540
+-0%
1247 Core M-5Y71 4,539
+-0%
1248 Pentium G3450T 4,537
-0.1%
1249 Core M 5Y10c 4,536
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i3-5157U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,426 Rank: 1394
Rank Name Score Visual
1390 Athlon II X3 455 4,428
+0%
1391 Core i7-3689Y 4,428
+0%
1392 Phenom II X4 960T 4,427
+0%
1393 Phenom II X4 B95 4,427
+0%
1394 Core i3-5157U 4,426
1395 Celeron G1850 4,425
+-0%
1396 Core i5-3437U 4,425
+-0%
1397 Core i7-860S 4,425
+-0%
1398 FX-4130 4,425
+-0%
1399 A10 PRO-7800B 4,425
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i3-5157U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,618 Rank: 1202
Rank Name Score Visual
1198 Pentium G3450T 4,627
+0.2%
1199 Core i7-3667U 4,626
+0.2%
1200 Celeron G1830 4,621
+0.1%
1201 Xeon W3670 4,621
+0.1%
1202 Core i3-5157U 4,618
1203 Athlon X4 950 4,618
+0%
1204 Core i3-3220T 4,617
+-0%
1205 Xeon X5470 4,615
-0.1%
1206 Xeon E3-1230 4,614
-0.1%
1207 Core i7-2620M 4,613
-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 i3-5157U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,533 Rank: 1285
Rank Name Score Visual
1281 Core i5-5200U 4,533
+0%
1282 Phenom II X4 960T 4,533
+0%
1283 Xeon E5506 4,533
+0%
1284 Core i5-5350U 4,533
+0%
1285 Core i3-5157U 4,533
1286 Phenom II X4 B93 4,533
+0%
1287 Core i7-8500Y 4,533
+0%
1288 Core i7-7Y75 4,532
+-0%
1289 Core i5-7Y54 4,532
+-0%
1290 Pentium G2120 4,532
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i3-5157U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,504 Rank: 1307
Rank Name Score Visual
1303 Core i5-4310U 4,504
+0%
1304 Core i3-7100U 4,504
+0%
1305 Core i7-3537U 4,504
+0%
1306 A10-6700T 4,504
+0%
1307 Core i3-5157U 4,504
1308 Phenom II X4 910 4,504
+0%
1309 Core m3-8100Y 4,504
+0%
1310 Atom x7-E3950 4,504
+0%
1311 Athlon II X3 440 4,503
+-0%
1312 Athlon II X4 600e 4,503
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i3-5157U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,548 Rank: 1119
Rank Name Score Visual
1115 Core i3-3225 4,548
+0%
1116 Core i5-4200M 4,548
+0%
1117 Core i7-4600U 4,548
+0%
1118 Core i7-4510U 4,548
+0%
1119 Core i3-5157U 4,548
1120 Core i3-6100U 4,547
+-0%
1121 A10-7890K 4,547
+-0%
1122 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+-0%
1123 Core i5-5257U 4,547
+-0%
1124 Core i5-3380M 4,547
+-0%

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Core i3-5157U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i3-5157U remains a relic from the mid-2010s, representing a mobile processor launched in March 2015 as part of Intel's Broadwell-U lineup. While it was once a mainstream offering for thin and light laptops, its relevance has faded significantly in the current computing landscape. Despite its age, the processor still holds a modest place in historical performance rankings, offering a glimpse into the evolution of mobile computing efficiency and integrated graphics capabilities. The Core i3-5157U is built on a 14 nm process and features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, enabling it to handle four threads simultaneously.

With a base frequency of 2.5 GHz and a TDP of just 28 W, it was designed for power efficiency, making it suitable for lightweight workloads in compact devices. The processor supports DDR3 memory up to 1866 MT/s through a dual-channel interface, delivering a memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. It also includes 3 MB of L3 cache, enhancing data access speed for common applications. The integrated Intel Iris 6100 GPU, with a max frequency of 800 MHz, provides basic graphics performance suitable for everyday use, including HD video playback and light multimedia tasks.

However, it lacks support for modern GPU technologies like DirectX 12 or advanced compute features, limiting its usefulness in gaming or creative work. In terms of real-world performance, the Core i3-5157U scores 4541 overall in benchmark tests, ranking #1243 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance of 4618 places it at #1202, indicating decent efficiency for older applications and single-threaded workloads. The multicore score of 4426, ranked #1394, reflects its modest scaling in multi-threaded environments.

These results position the i3-5157U between older dual-core CPUs like the Core i5-3437U and slightly newer models like the Core i7-860S, but far behind modern processors in both performance and efficiency. While the CPU supports advanced instruction sets such as AVX2 and AES-NI, and includes virtualization features like VT-x and VT-d, its locked multiplier restricts overclocking potential. Given its age and limited capabilities, the Core i3-5157U is best suited for legacy systems, basic office tasks, or as a secondary device where power consumption and heat are critical concerns. It stands as a testament to Intel's focus on mobile efficiency during the Broadwell era, but offers little value in today's high-performance computing environment.
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Intel Core i3-5157U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i3-5157U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2500 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 25x (locked)
Core Name: Broadwell-U
Socket: BGA1168
Package: FC-BGA1168
Target Segment: Mobile
TDP: 28 W

Cache Specifications

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

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: DDR3

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 133 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 ADX EIST VT-x VT-d
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