Core i5-5250U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-5250U

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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 i5-5250U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,675 Rank: 1128
Rank Name Score Visual
1124 Core i7 930 4,682
+0.1%
1125 Xeon X5680 4,678
+0.1%
1126 A12-9800 4,677
+0%
1127 Ryzen Embedded V1202B 4,676
+0%
1128 Core i5-5250U 4,675
1129 Core i7 870 4,674
+-0%
1130 Core i3-3225 4,674
+-0%
1131 Core i3-6100E 4,673
+-0%
1132 Core i3-6100U 4,673
+-0%
1133 Core i7-4510U 4,672
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-5250U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,455 Rank: 1314
Rank Name Score Visual
1310 Core i7-4500U 4,457
+0%
1311 Core i5-3427U 4,457
+0%
1312 Celeron B840 4,456
+0%
1313 Athlon II X3 460 4,456
+0%
1314 Core i5-5250U 4,455
1315 Xeon X3220 4,455
+0%
1316 Core i3-3225 4,453
+-0%
1317 Pentium G3430 4,453
+-0%
1318 Xeon E5345 4,452
-0.1%
1319 A10-7870K 4,451
-0.1%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-5250U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,822 Rank: 1060
Rank Name Score Visual
1056 Core i7-2960XM 4,827
+0.1%
1057 Core i7-3615QM 4,825
+0.1%
1058 Core i5-7440HQ 4,823
+0%
1059 Xeon Silver 4108 4,822
+0%
1060 Core i5-5250U 4,822
1061 Core i3-3225 4,821
+-0%
1062 Ryzen 3 3200U 4,821
+-0%
1063 Core i5-3380M 4,817
-0.1%
1064 Xeon D-2187NT 4,814
-0.2%
1065 Core i7-3630QM 4,814
-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 i5-5250U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,530 Rank: 1305
Rank Name Score Visual
1301 Core i5-2390T 4,531
+0%
1302 Core i7-2640M 4,530
+0%
1303 Core i7-2620M 4,530
+0%
1304 Phenom II X4 840 4,530
+0%
1305 Core i5-5250U 4,530
1306 A10-5745M 4,530
+0%
1307 Core M3-7Y32 4,529
+-0%
1308 Core i3-6100U 4,529
+-0%
1309 Celeron N4100 4,529
+-0%
1310 Celeron G3930 4,529
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-5250U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,501 Rank: 1323
Rank Name Score Visual
1319 Pentium G4500T 4,501
+0%
1320 Pentium G3440 4,501
+0%
1321 Pentium G3430 4,501
+0%
1322 Core i7-4500U 4,501
+0%
1323 Core i5-5250U 4,501
1324 Core i7-2655LE 4,500
+-0%
1325 Core i3-6100U 4,500
+-0%
1326 Celeron G4920 4,500
+-0%
1327 Pentium G3450 4,500
+-0%
1328 Xeon E5506 4,500
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-5250U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,539 Rank: 1164
Rank Name Score Visual
1160 Core i3-3210 4,539
+0%
1161 A12-9800E 4,539
+0%
1162 Core i5-4258U 4,539
+0%
1163 Core i5-4300U 4,539
+0%
1164 Core i5-5250U 4,539
1165 Xeon E3-1220L v2 4,539
+0%
1166 A10 PRO-7850B 4,539
+0%
1167 Athlon X4 840 4,539
+0%
1168 Core M3-7Y30 4,538
+-0%
1169 Core i5-7Y57 4,538
+-0%

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Core i5-5250U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-5250U remains a notable example of early Broadwell-U mobile processor design, offering a balanced blend of efficiency and performance for its time. Launched in March 2015, the chip reflects a period when Intel was refining its 14 nm process for mobile platforms, prioritizing power efficiency over raw performance. While outdated by today’s standards, it still holds relevance in legacy systems or low-power applications due to its 15 W TDP and integrated Intel HD 6000 graphics.

The Core i5-5250U is built on Intel’s Broadwell-U architecture, featuring a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, effectively enabling four threads. It operates at a base frequency of 1.6 GHz and can boost up to 2.7 GHz under load, a significant advantage for bursty workloads. The processor integrates 3 MB of L3 cache, with 0.061 MiB of L1 and 0.244 MiB of L2 cache, supporting a 5 GT/s bus speed and dual-channel DDR3L/LPDDR3 memory up to 1866 MT/s. It uses the FC-BGA1168 package, typical for low-power mobile designs, and supports PCIe 2.0 with up to 12 lanes.

In terms of integrated graphics, the Intel HD 6000 GPU runs at 300 MHz base and can reach 950 MHz in burst mode, supporting up to three displays and offering decent multimedia and light gaming performance for its era. The processor includes a range of modern features for its time, such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, along with hardware virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. However, its locked multiplier limits overclocking potential.

Performance benchmarks place the Core i5-5250U at an Overall Score of 4675 (#1128 of 2060), with a Singlecore Score of 4822 (#1059 of 2060) and a Multicore Score of 4455 (#1314 of 2060). These results indicate that while the single-core performance remains competitive against some modern low-power processors, its multicore performance lags behind contemporary offerings. The processor performs better than several Celeron and Pentium models but trails behind more recent Core i5 and Ryzen entries.

In summary, the Core i5-5250U is best suited for lightweight computing tasks, such as web browsing, office productivity, and media playback, particularly in ultraportable laptops where power efficiency is critical. While it no longer competes with current high-performance CPUs, it remains a reliable and energy-efficient option for basic computing needs in legacy environments.
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Intel Core i5-5250U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-5250U
Model Number: i5-5250U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 1600 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 16x (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, LPDDR3 1600/1866
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 6000
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Die Area: 133 mm²
Manufacturer: Intel
Word Size: 64-bit

CPU Features

MMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX2 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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