Intel Core i5-5200U vs i5-6200U vs i5-7200U – Performance Review

Intel Core i5 Processors are considered to be workhorse processors falling between basic Intel Core i3 and Powerhouse Intel Core i7 processors.

Price of Intel Core i5 processors have been low enough to be very competitive with Intel Core i3 processors. We are comparing three i5 processors using the same 14nm process.

Primary difference between each of these processors is CPU clock speed, from 5200 to 6200 and then to 7200 there is a gradual improvement in clocks speed. Difference between i5-5200 and i5-6200 is only 4% where i5-7200 shows a 10% increase over i5-6200. But still if there is a $100 difference with the older model, it is wise to take the lower price.

In terms of Memory i5-5200U can only support 16GB RAM. i5-6200U and i5-7200U can support upto to 32 GB. 6th and 7th generation i5 processors support DDR4 while Gen 5 doesnt support DDR4. But most laptops come with less than 16GB RAM.

Other big change is support for 4K resolutions in i5-6200U and i5-7200U.

There is better thermal performance with the newer processors but not as significant.

Please have a look at the below details for more information. Overall there is not much to choose between these Mid Tier i5 cpus. But if you are looking for 4K resolution or DDR4 , then you now know which ones to pick.

 

Intel Core i5

Product Name
Intel Core i5-5200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.70 GHz) Intel Core i5-6200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 2.80 GHz) Intel Core i5-7200U Processor (3M Cache, up to 3.10 GHz)
Code Name
Broadwell Skylake Kaby Lake

Essentials

Processor Number
i5-5200U i5-6200U i5-7200U
Launch Date
Q1’15 Q3’15 Q3’16
Lithography
14 nm 14 nm 14 nm

Performance

# of Cores
2 2 2
# of Threads
4 4 4
Processor Base Frequency
2.20 GHz 2.30 GHz 2.50 GHz
Max Turbo Frequency
2.70 GHz 2.80 GHz 3.10 GHz
Cache
3 MB 3 MB SmartCache 3 MB SmartCache
Bus Speed
5 GT/s DMI2 4 GT/s OPI 4 GT/s OPI
TDP
15 W 15 W 15 W
Configurable TDP-down Frequency
600.00 MHz 800.00 MHz 800.00 MHz
Configurable TDP-down
7.5 W 7.5 W 7.5 W
Configurable TDP-up Frequency
2.40 GHz 2.70 GHz
Configurable TDP-up
25 W 25 W

Supplemental Information

Embedded Options Available
No No No
Datasheet
Link Link Link
Conflict Free
Yes Yes Yes
 

Memory Specifications

Max Memory Size (dependent on memory type)
16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Memory Types
DDR3L 1333/1600, LPDDR3 1333/1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600 DDR4-2133, LPDDR3-1866, DDR3L-1600
Max # of Memory Channels
2 2 2
Max Memory Bandwidth
25.6 GB/s 34.1 GB/s 34.1 GB/s
ECC Memory Supported
No No

Graphics Specifications

Processor Graphics
Intel® HD Graphics 5500 Intel® HD Graphics 520 Intel® HD Graphics 620
Graphics Base Frequency
300.00 MHz 300.00 MHz 300.00 MHz
Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency
900.00 MHz 1.00 GHz 1.00 GHz
Graphics Video Max Memory
16 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Graphics Output
eDP/DP/HDMI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI
Max Resolution (HDMI 1.4)‡
2560X1600@60Hz 4096×2304@24Hz 4096×2304@24Hz
Max Resolution (DP)‡
3840×2160@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz
DirectX* Support
11.2/12 12 12
OpenGL* Support
4.3 4.4 4.4
Intel® Quick Sync Video
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI)
Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Wireless Display
Yes Yes
# of Displays Supported
3 3 3
Device ID
0x1616 0x1916 0x5916
4K Support
Yes, at 60Hz Yes, at 60Hz
Max Resolution (Intel® WiDi)‡
1080p
Max Resolution (eDP – Integrated Flat Panel)‡
4096×2304@60Hz 4096×2304@60Hz
Max Resolution (VGA)‡
N/A N/A

Expansion Options

PCI Express Revision
2.0 3.0 3.0
PCI Express Configurations
4×1, 2×4 1×4, 2×2, 1×2+2×1 and 4×1 1×4, 2×2, 1×2+2×1 and 4×1
Max # of PCI Express Lanes
12 12 12

Package Specifications

Sockets Supported
FCBGA1168 FCBGA1356 FCBGA1356
Max CPU Configuration
1 1 1
TJUNCTION
105°C 100°C 100°C
Package Size
40mm x 24mm x 1.3mm 42mm X 24mm 42mm X 24mm
Low Halogen Options Available
See MDDS See MDDS See MDDS

Advanced Technologies

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
2.0 2.0 2.0
Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® 64
Yes Yes Yes
Instruction Set
64-bit 64-bit 64-bit
Instruction Set Extensions
SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0 SSE4.1/4.2, AVX 2.0
Idle States
Yes Yes Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Thermal Monitoring Technologies
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Fast Memory Access
Yes
Intel® Flex Memory Access
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology
Yes Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage
Yes Yes
Intel® Smart Response Technology
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® vPro Technology
No No
Intel® TSX-NI
No No
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)
No No
Intel® My WiFi Technology
Yes Yes
Intel® Speed Shift Technology
Yes

Intel® Data Protection Technology

Intel® AES New Instructions
Yes Yes Yes
Secure Key
Yes Yes Yes
Intel® Software Guard Extensions (Intel® SGX)
Yes Yes
Intel® Memory Protection Extensions (Intel® MPX)
Yes Yes

Intel® Platform Protection Technology

Execute Disable Bit
Yes Yes Yes
OS Guard
Yes Yes Yes
Trusted Execution Technology
No No

Intel Core i3-370M vs i5-460M Processor Comparison and Review

Intel Core i5-460M and i3-370M are used in most of the laptops, they are the new generation Dual Core processors. Intel Core i5-460M has a CPU speed of 2.53 GHz, cache is 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, 2.5 GT/s bus speed, maximum turbo speed of 2.8 GHz, with core ratio of 19, 766 MHz of Graphics maximum dynamic frequency, advanced technologies like Intel Turbo Boost Technology, Hyper threading technology, Virtualization technology, Fast memory access, Enhanced speed step technology, Flex memory access and etc.

Intel Core i3-370M has a CPU speed of 2.4 GHz, cache, bus speed and instruction set are same as Intel Core i5-460M, core ratio of 18, graphics maximum dynamic frequency of 667 MHz, 2.93 GHz of maximum turbo frequency, advanced technologies like Hyper threading technology, Virtualization technology, Fast memory access, Enhanced speed step technology, Flex memory access and etc are present which are also found in Intel Core i5-460M except for Intel Turbo Boost Technology.

The i5 460 offers a reasonable performance boost compared to the i3 370, but to see a considerable performance boost other features of the laptop also needs to be better. If the price difference is more than $50 it doesnt make sense to upgrade to i5 460.

Technical Specifications :

Intel Core i5-460M :
CPU Benchmark – 2569, CPU Speed – 2.53 GHz, Cache – 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Bus Speed – 2.5 GT/s, Code Name – Arrandale, Thermal – 105 C, Number of cores – 2, Instruction Set – 64 bit, Graphics maximum dynamic frequency – 766 MHz.

Intel Core i3-370M :
CPU Benchmark – 2206, CPU Speed – 2.4 GHz, Cache – 3 MB Intel Smart Cache, Bus Speed – 2.5 GT/s, Code Name – Arrandale, Thermal – 90 C for rPGA 105 C for BGA, Number of cores – 2, Instruction Set – 64 bit,  Graphics maximum dynamic frequency – 667 MHz.