Core i5-7260U

Details and Benchmarks for Intel Core i5-7260U

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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 i5-7260U based on all benchmark results gathered. Look at this like a meta score, you will find more specific workload ratings below.

5,129 Rank: 769
Rank Name Score Visual
765 Core i7-3970X 5,132
+0.1%
766 Core i7-4820K 5,132
+0.1%
767 Xeon E3-1220 v6 5,131
+0%
768 Core i5-4590 5,131
+0%
769 Core i5-7260U 5,129
770 Core i7-8750H 5,127
+-0%
771 Core i5-8259U 5,126
-0.1%
772 Ryzen 5 3400G 5,125
-0.1%
773 Core i5-10200H 5,125
-0.1%
774 Core i3-6100 5,124
-0.1%

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Multicore Score

Multicore performance score for Core i5-7260U based on multi-threaded benchmark results.

4,620 Rank: 1065
Rank Name Score Visual
1061 Core i3-2375M 4,621
+0%
1062 Xeon X3450 4,621
+0%
1063 Pentium G4500 4,620
+0%
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,620
+0%
1065 Core i5-7260U 4,620
1066 Core i5-2500 4,615
-0.1%
1067 Pentium G4620 4,614
-0.1%
1068 FX-6120 4,613
-0.2%
1069 Phenom II X6 1075T 4,613
-0.2%
1070 Xeon E5645 4,613
-0.2%

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Singlecore Score

Single-core performance score for Core i5-7260U based on single-threaded benchmark results.

5,468 Rank: 579
Rank Name Score Visual
575 Core i7-7660U 5,471
+0.1%
576 Core i7-5960X 5,470
+0%
577 Core i3-8109U 5,469
+0%
578 Core i5-1135G7 5,469
+0%
579 Core i5-7260U 5,468
580 EPYC 7F72 5,467
+-0%
581 Core i7-10750H 5,464
-0.1%
582 Core i3-9300T 5,459
-0.2%
583 Core i5-4690K 5,458
-0.2%
584 Core i7-4770 5,457
-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 i5-7260U based on integer math, floating point math, and prime number computation benchmarks.

4,581 Rank: 1023
Rank Name Score Visual
1019 Core i3-6320 4,582
+0%
1020 A10-5800B 4,582
+0%
1021 Pentium Gold G6405 4,582
+0%
1022 Core i7-7567U 4,581
+0%
1023 Core i5-7260U 4,581
1024 Core i3-6300 4,581
+0%
1025 A10-9700 4,581
+0%
1026 A8-7670K 4,581
+0%
1027 Athlon X4 950 4,581
+0%
1028 A8-6600K 4,580
+-0%

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Data Processing

Aggregated score for Core i5-7260U based on data encryption, data compression, and string sorting benchmarks.

4,546 Rank: 1068
Rank Name Score Visual
1064 Core i7-6567U 4,547
+0%
1065 Core i3-4170 4,547
+0%
1066 Phenom II X4 B55 4,547
+0%
1067 Athlon X4 860K 4,547
+0%
1068 Core i5-7260U 4,546
1069 Core i3-4350 4,546
+0%
1070 Phenom II X4 975 4,546
+0%
1071 A10-7850K 4,546
+0%
1072 Xeon E5520 4,546
+0%
1073 Pentium Silver J5040 4,546
+0%

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Physics & Compute

Aggregated score for Core i5-7260U based on physics simulation and extended instruction set (SSE/AVX) benchmarks.

4,627 Rank: 892
Rank Name Score Visual
888 Core i7-3630QM 4,629
+0%
889 Ryzen 3 PRO 3200G 4,628
+0%
890 Ryzen 5 2400GE 4,628
+0%
891 Ryzen 7 PRO 3700U 4,627
+0%
892 Core i5-7260U 4,627
893 Xeon E3-1240 4,627
+0%
894 Core i5-3570 4,626
+-0%
895 Xeon X5660 4,626
+-0%
896 Core i7-7660U 4,625
+-0%
897 Core i5-7360U 4,625
+-0%

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Core i5-7260U Details

Released in 2017 as part of Intel's Kaby Lake U series, the Core i5-7260U is a dual-core mobile processor designed for thin and light laptops. While outdated by today’s standards, it still holds relevance in budget and legacy systems, offering a balance of performance and power efficiency. Built on a 14 nm process and based on the Kaby Lake microarchitecture, the chip delivers a base clock of 2.2 GHz with a turbo frequency of up to 3.4 GHz. It supports simultaneous multithreading, allowing it to handle four threads concurrently, and features a 65 W TDP with a downclocked 9.5 W mode for improved battery life in low-power scenarios.

The Core i5-7260U includes 4 MiB of L3 cache and 0.5 MiB of L2 cache, with 0.125 MiB of L1 cache split between instruction and data. It supports up to 32 GB of DDR4-2133 and DDR3L-1600 memory across two channels, achieving a maximum memory bandwidth of 31.79 GiB/s. It integrates the Iris Plus Graphics 640 GPU, which features 48 execution units and can reach a burst frequency of 950 MHz, supporting up to three displays and offering decent integrated graphics for light gaming and multimedia use.

The processor supports a wide range of modern instruction sets, including AVX2, AES-NI, and Intel's virtualization technologies like VT-x and VT-d. It also includes features such as Intel Speed Shift, Enhanced SpeedStep, and Intel Secure Key, making it suitable for secure and efficient computing. Despite its age, the i5-7260U remains capable for everyday productivity, web browsing, and office applications.

In benchmark testing, the Core i5-7260U achieves an overall score of 5129, placing it at #769 among 2060 processors. Its single-core performance scores 5468, ranking it #579, while its multicore score is 4620, placing it at #1063. These results reflect a processor that, while not competitive with modern mobile CPUs, still holds its own against some older desktop chips. For example, it outperforms the Core i5-2500 and Pentium G4620 in multicore performance, though it trails behind newer mobile processors like the Core i5-8259U and Core i5-10200H.

As of March 2026, the Core i5-7260U is best suited for users who prioritize portability and power efficiency over raw performance. It remains a viable option for basic computing tasks in older laptops or systems where upgrading to a modern processor is not feasible. While it cannot compete with today’s high-end mobile processors—such as the Core Ultra 9 285K or Ryzen 9 9950X3D—it still delivers adequate performance for general use, particularly in systems with integrated graphics and limited thermal constraints.
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Intel Core i5-7260U

Main Specifications

Designer: Intel
Name: Core i5-7260U
Family: Core
Series: i5-7200
Model Number: i5-7260U
Cores: 2
Threads: 4
Base Frequency: 2200 MHz
Turbo Frequency (1 core): 3400 MHz
Clock Multiplier: 22x (locked)
Microarchitecture: Kaby Lake
Core Name: Kaby Lake U
Core Family: 6
Core Model: 142
Package: FCBGA-1356
Target Segment: Mobile
Max CPUs: 1
TDP: 15 W
Release Price: $304.00

Cache Specifications

L1 Cache: 128 KiB
L1 Instruction Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L1 Data Cache: 64 KiB (8-way set associative)
L2 Cache: 0.5 MiB (4-way set associative)
L3 Cache: 4 MiB (12-way set associative)

Memory Specifications

Supported Memory Type: LPDDR3-1866 DDR3L-1600 and DDR4-2133
Memory Channels: 2
Maximum Memory: 32 GB
Maximum Bandwidth: 31.79 GB/s
ECC Support: No

Integrated Graphics

GPU: Iris Plus Graphics 640
GPU Designer: Intel
GPU Max Frequency: 950 MHz
Execution Units: 48

Physical Specifications

Process: 14 nm
Manufacturer: Intel
Technology: CMOS
Word Size: 64-bit
ISA: x86-64 (x86)

CPU Features

MMX EMMX SSE SSE2 SSE3 SSSE3 SSE4.1 SSE4.2 AVX AVX2 ABM BMI1 BMI2 FMA3 AES RdRand ADX CLMUL F16C x86-16 x86-32 x86-64 Real Protected SMM FPU NX HT TBT 2.0 EIST SST VT-x VT-d EPT MPX SGX Secure Key SMEP IPT SSE4a Flex Memory MWT ISRT FMA SBA
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