Core i5-5300U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-5300U

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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 i5-5300U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

4,708 Rank: 1096
Rank Name Score Visual
1092 Core i3-6100TE 4,713
+0.1%
1093 Core i7-4600U 4,713
+0.1%
1094 Core i7-3520M 4,712
+0.1%
1095 Core i7-2820QM 4,709
+0%
1096 Core i5-5300U 4,708
1097 Xeon D-1559 4,707
+-0%
1098 Core i7-3940XM 4,705
-0.1%
1099 Core i5-3340 4,705
-0.1%
1100 Xeon X5660 4,704
-0.1%
1101 Pentium G3450 4,704
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-5300U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,457 Rank: 1309
Rank Name Score Visual
1305 Core i7-930 4,459
+0%
1306 Phenom II X4 B93 4,459
+0%
1307 PRO A10-9700E 4,458
+0%
1308 Core M 5Y70 4,457
+0%
1309 Core i5-5300U 4,457
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
+-0%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-5300U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

4,875 Rank: 1025
Rank Name Score Visual
1021 Xeon E3-1280 v2 4,881
+0.1%
1022 Xeon E5-2660 v4 4,880
+0.1%
1023 Core i3-4360T 4,876
+0%
1024 Xeon E3-1220 V2 4,875
+0%
1025 Core i5-5300U 4,875
1026 Core i5-3450 4,873
+-0%
1027 Celeron G5900 4,868
-0.1%
1028 Core i7-4710HQ 4,865
-0.2%
1029 Core i7-4550U 4,865
-0.2%
1030 A10-7890K 4,864
-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 i5-5300U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,540 Rank: 1229
Rank Name Score Visual
1225 Celeron G5900 4,541
+0%
1226 Athlon Silver 3050U 4,541
+0%
1227 Core i5-6200U 4,540
+0%
1228 Core i3-6100H 4,540
+0%
1229 Core i5-5300U 4,540
1230 Core i7-4510U 4,540
+0%
1231 Athlon II X4 555 4,540
+0%
1232 A12-9700P 4,540
+0%
1233 Pentium G3250 4,539
+-0%
1234 Core i7-3687U 4,539
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-5300U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,506 Rank: 1293
Rank Name Score Visual
1289 Xeon E5606 4,507
+0%
1290 Athlon X4 730 4,507
+0%
1291 Xeon D-1602 4,506
+0%
1292 Core i5-2520M 4,506
+0%
1293 Core i5-5300U 4,506
1294 Core i3-3220T 4,506
+0%
1295 A6-3620 4,506
+0%
1296 Pentium G4400 4,505
+-0%
1297 Celeron G4930 4,505
+-0%
1298 Athlon II X3 445 4,505
+-0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-5300U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,547 Rank: 1126
Rank Name Score Visual
1122 Core i7-3520M 4,547
+0%
1123 Core i5-5257U 4,547
+0%
1124 Core i5-3380M 4,547
+0%
1125 A10-7870K 4,547
+0%
1126 Core i5-5300U 4,547
1127 Core i3-3240 4,546
+-0%
1128 A12-9800 4,545
+-0%
1129 Core i5-3360M 4,545
+-0%
1130 Core i7-920XM 4,545
+-0%
1131 Pentium Gold G5400T 4,544
-0.1%

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Core i5-5300U Details

As of March 2026, the Intel Core i5-5300U remains a relic from the mid-2010s, having been released in March 2015. Despite its age, it continues to hold a modest position in the broader CPU landscape, particularly in legacy systems and budget mobile devices. With a single-digit rank in many modern benchmark lists, the i5-5300U is now firmly in the category of outdated processors, yet its design reflects a time when Intel was pushing efficiency in mobile computing.

The Core i5-5300U is built on Intel’s Broadwell-U architecture, fabricated using a 14 nm process node. It features a dual-core design with Hyper-Threading, effectively enabling four threads, and operates at a base frequency of 2.3 GHz, capable of boosting up to 2.9 GHz. The processor integrates 3 MB of L3 cache, with smaller L1 and L2 caches totaling around 0.305 MiB, supporting a dual-channel DDR3L/LPDDR3 memory interface rated at up to 1600 MT/s. It supports up to 16 GB of system memory and has a TDP of just 15 W, making it highly power-efficient for its era.

Integrated into the i5-5300U is the Intel HD 5500 graphics engine, which runs at a base frequency of 300 MHz and can burst up to 900 MHz. This GPU supports up to three displays and is capable of handling basic multimedia and light gaming, though it is no match for modern integrated solutions. The processor also includes a range of Intel technologies, such as AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel vPro, along with virtualization support via VT-x and VT-d, enabling robust performance in virtualized environments.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-5300U achieves an overall score of 4708, placing it at #1096 out of 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 4875, ranking it #1024, while its multicore score stands at 4457, placing it at #1308. These results show a processor that, while once competitive in its segment, now trails significantly behind modern CPUs. In comparison, the top-performing Core Ultra 9 285K achieves a single-core score over 8,700, underscoring the vast performance gap between generations.

The i5-5300U’s strongest performance category is single-core, where it outperforms many low-end and mid-range CPUs from the same period. However, its multicore score lags behind, indicating limited scalability in multi-threaded applications. This imbalance makes it suitable for basic productivity tasks, light content creation, and general office use, but not for demanding workloads such as video editing, 3D rendering, or gaming.

In conclusion, the Intel Core i5-5300U is a legacy mobile processor with a strong historical footprint in the ultra-low-power segment. While it was a capable device in its time, its performance is now outclassed by modern CPUs, especially in multicore and single-core benchmarks. For users relying on older laptops or budget systems, it remains a functional option for light computing, but it is not suited for users seeking performance or future-proofing. As of 2026, it stands as a testament to Intel’s early efforts in efficient mobile design, but one that has long been surpassed by newer architectures.
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Intel Core i5-5300U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-5300U
Model Number: i5-5300U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2300 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 23x (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 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: 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 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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