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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£230
  • Avg. price in US: ~$280
  • PassMark benchmark result: 2702
  • N. of physical cores: 2
  • CPU boost clock speed: 2.9 GHz

Intel Core i5 5300U review. Compare 78 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among processors and if it is worth buying.

3.6

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the processor's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best processors on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

3.6

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Poor
3.6

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

2.7

Performance

18.0%

4.3

Cache & Architecture

10.0%

2.8

Memory & PCIe

7.0%

7.6

Power & Thermal

4.0%

6.7

Platform

1.0%

6.6

Integrated Graphics

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 3.5
    Gaming

    Score components:

    30.0%

    2.1

    PassMark single-core benchmark score

    25.0%

    9.0

    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.3

    CPU boost clock speed

    17.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

    8.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

  • 1.4
    Video editing

    Score components:

    45.0%

    1.4

    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score

    20.0%

    1.0

    N. of physical cores

    20.0%

    1.6

    CPU threads

    15.0%

    1.4

    L3 cache

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Verdict

The Intel Core i5-5300U is a 5th Generation dual-core mobile processor based on the 14nm Broadwell architecture, featuring 4 threads via Hyper-Threading and a 3MB L3 cache. Operating at a base frequency of 2.30 GHz with a max turbo boost of 2.90 GHz, it includes integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 and maintains a low 15W TDP, making it highly energy-efficient for thin ultrabooks. Its main pros include reliable performance for everyday office tasks, web browsing, and HD video playback, alongside support for advanced features like Intel vPro and virtualization. However, its primary cons are its limited multi-core performance compared to modern quad-core chips, a low 15W power ceiling that can cause thermal throttling under simultaneous CPU and GPU loads, and its status as a discontinued legacy component that lacks Windows 11 compatibility.

Technical Specifications of processor Intel Core i5 5300U

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the processor's technical performance, covering key areas such as processing performance, core configuration, efficiency, platform support, integrated features, and thermal behavior.

When it matters: When you want to compare processors based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

60.0%

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Performance

18.0%

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Cache & Architecture

10.0%

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Memory & PCIe

7.0%

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Power & Thermal

4.0%

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Platform

1.0%

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Integrated Graphics

3.6
Intel Core i5 5300U has a technical score of 3.56 points, which is lower than that of 93.3% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the processor.

When it matters: When you want to know how a processor performs in real workloads and how reliable it is for gaming, productivity, and efficiency according to user feedback.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the processor.
When it matters: When you prefer to choose a processor reviewed and selected by many other buyers.
1.0
Intel Core i5 5300U has a popularity of 1 points, which is higher than 0% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the processor's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a processor with a good balance between performance, efficiency, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.6

Overall score

40.0%

9.3

Price

5.3
Intel Core i5 5300U has a quality-to-price ratio of 5.3 points, which is lower than 91.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Processor type
What it is: The kind of system the processor is built for, such as desktop PCs, laptops, workstations, or servers.
When it matters: When you want a processor meant for the kind of machine you are actually building or buying, rather than a chip aimed at a different class of system.

Importance: HIGH

mobile
Intel Core i5 5300U belongs to the mobile processor class, which is more advanced than that of 7.3% of processors and equal to that of 48.6% of processors.
CPU socket
What it is: The physical socket the processor fits into on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need to make sure the CPU can actually be installed on a specific motherboard.

Importance: HIGH

FCBGA1168
Intel Core i5 5300U uses the FCBGA1168 CPU socket, which is older than that of 94.7% of processors and equal to that of 1.7% of processors.
Chipset
What it is: The motherboard chipset families officially meant to work with the processor.
When it matters: When you are checking whether a CPU will work with the motherboard features and platform you plan to use.

Importance: HIGH

N/A
CPU architecture
What it is: The processor family or design generation behind the chip, such as Zen 4 or Raptor Lake.
When it matters: When you are comparing CPUs across generations and want a clearer sense of their design age, feature level, and expected performance class.

Importance: HIGH

x86-64
Intel Core i5 5300U uses the x86-64 architecture, which is more advanced than that of 1.7% of processors and equal to that of 98.3% of processors.
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N. of physical cores
What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 8+

2
Intel Core i5 5300U has 2 CPU cores, which is fewer than 79.3% of processors and equal to 20.6% of processors.
CPU threads
What it is: The total number of processing threads the CPU can handle at once.
When it matters: When you run heavily threaded workloads or multitask a lot.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 16+

4
Intel Core i5 5300U offers 4 CPU threads, which is fewer than 67.3% of processors and equal to 26.6% of processors.
Threads per core
What it is: The number of threads each physical core can handle at once.
When it matters: When you want to understand how much thread-level parallelism each core can provide in multitasking or heavily threaded work.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: 2

2
Intel Core i5 5300U offers 2 threads per core, which is more than 30.4% of processors and equal to 69.6% of processors.
CPU boost clock speed
What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >4.7 GHz

2.9 GHz
Intel Core i5 5300U reaches a boost clock of 2.9 GHz which is lower than that of 94% of processors and equal to that of 0.8% of processors.
CPU base clock speed
What it is: The processor's normal all-core starting frequency before boost behavior raises clocks temporarily.
When it matters: When you care about steadier performance in longer workloads rather than short burst speed alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

2 x 2.3 GHz
Intel Core i5 5300U has a base clock of 2x2.3 GHz which is equal to that of 100% of processors.
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Semiconductor size
What it is: The manufacturing process node used to produce the processor, usually expressed in nanometers.
When it matters: When efficiency, heat, and the relative modernity of the chip-making process matter to your comparison.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <10 nm

14 nm
Intel Core i5 5300U uses a 14 nm process node, which is older than that of 50.8% of processors and equal to that of 33.7% of processors.
Foundry
What it is: The semiconductor manufacturer that physically fabricates the processor chip.
When it matters: When process source, manufacturing generation, or foundry differences matter to your comparison more than day-to-day performance alone.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel 14 nm
Intel Core i5 5300U is built on the Intel 14 nm foundry process, which is less advanced than that of 55.2% of processors and equal to that of 29.3% of processors.
L3 cache
What it is: The total amount of L3 cache available on the processor.
When it matters: When you want better performance in cache-sensitive workloads and games.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=16 MB

3 MB
Intel Core i5 5300U has an L3 cache of 3 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 5.6% of processors.
L2 cache
What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6 MB

0.5 MB
Intel Core i5 5300U has an L2 cache of 0.5 MB which is smaller than that of 84.8% of processors and equal to that of 15.2% of processors.
L1 cache
What it is: The total amount of L1 cache built into the processor, which sits closest to the cores.
When it matters: When you are comparing low-level CPU design details rather than the broader performance picture buyers usually notice first.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=512 KB

128 KB
Intel Core i5 5300U has an L1 cache of 128 KB which is smaller than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 14.9% of processors.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the processor is designed to support, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the CPU to match the kind of memory platform you want to buy or reuse.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: DDR5

DDR3
Intel Core i5 5300U supports DDR DDR3, which is older than that of 86.3% of processors and equal to that of 13.7% of processors.
Maximum memory speed
What it is: The highest official memory speed supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4800 MHz

1,600 MHz
Intel Core i5 5300U supports memory speeds up to 1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.3% of processors and equal to 11.3% of processors.
Max memory speed (JEDEC)
What it is: The highest official RAM speed the processor supports under standard JEDEC settings, before any memory overclocking profiles are applied.
When it matters: When officially supported stock RAM speed matters more than XMP, EXPO, or manual memory tuning.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5600 MHz

DDR3-1600 MHz
Intel Core i5 5300U supports JEDEC memory speeds up to DDR3-1600 MHz, which is lower than that of 87.6% of processors and equal to 8.1% of processors.
Max memory speed (XMP / EXPO)
What it is: The highest memory speed supported through XMP or EXPO profiles.
When it matters: When you want faster RAM through memory profiles.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5200 MHz

N/A
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of memory officially supported by the processor.
When it matters: When you plan a system with very large RAM capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

16 GB
Intel Core i5 5300U supports up to 16 GB of memory, which is less than 91.7% of processors and equal to 6.4% of processors.
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Integrated graphics
What it is: Includes built-in graphics, so the system can output video without a separate graphics card.
When it matters: When you want the PC to work without a dedicated GPU, or you are building an office, media, compact, or troubleshooting-friendly system.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Intel Core i5 5300U includes integrated graphics. 87.6% of processors include integrated graphics.
Integrated GPU model
What it is: The model name of the integrated graphics processor, if present.
When it matters: When you plan to use the CPU's built-in graphics.

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel HD Graphics 5500
Intel Core i5 5300U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500 integrated GPU, which is less advanced than that in 64.7% of processors and equal to that in 0.3% of processors.
Integrated GPU execution units
What it is: The number of execution units available in the integrated graphics part of the processor.
When it matters: When you plan to rely on built-in graphics and want a better sense of its light gaming, display, or media capability.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=24

24
Intel Core i5 5300U has 24 GPU execution units, which is more than 49.2% of processors and equal to 21.6% of processors.
Integrated GPU base frequency
What it is: The base operating frequency of the integrated GPU.
When it matters: When integrated graphics performance matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=350 MHz

300 MHz
Intel Core i5 5300U has an integrated GPU clock of 300 MHz which is lower than that of 57% of processors and equal to that of 38.7% of processors.
Integrated media encoders/decoders
What it is: The hardware media formats the processor can encode or decode directly.
When it matters: When you stream, edit video, or rely on hardware media acceleration.

Importance: LOW

H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode)
Intel Core i5 5300U supports H.264 (HW decode/encode), H.265 (HW decode), VP8 (HW decode), MPEG-2 (HW decode), VC-1 (HW decode) media codecs, which is broader support than 70.9% of processors and equal to 0.1% of processors.
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TDP (Thermal design power)
What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 5300U has a TDP of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.7% of processors and equal to that of 16.1% of processors.
Base power (PL1)
What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <30 W

15 W
Intel Core i5 5300U has a base power of 15 W which is lower than that of 77.2% of processors and equal to that of 16.2% of processors.
Boost power (PL2)
What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <50 W

25 W
Intel Core i5 5300U has a boost power of 25 W which is lower than that of 83.1% of processors and equal to that of 9.2% of processors.
Tau (power duration limit)
What it is: The time limit the CPU can stay at higher boost power before dropping toward sustained power.
When it matters: When you want to understand turbo behavior under longer loads.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=28 s

28 seconds
Intel Core i5 5300U has a turbo duration of 28 seconds which is longer than that of 3.8% of processors and equal to that of 85% of processors.
Configurable TDP
What it is: Allows the processor to run in alternate power modes instead of being fixed to one default TDP target.
When it matters: When you want more control over heat, noise, and power draw in compact systems, quieter builds, or thermally limited machines.

Importance: LOW

yes
Intel Core i5 5300U supports configurable TDP. 52.9% of processors support configurable TDP.
cTDP: 7.5 W
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Intel Core i5 5300U vs the average processor

  • 53.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
    What it is: The physical area of the processor die, usually measured in square millimeters.
    When it matters: When you are comparing chip scale, packaging density, or broader design differences rather than direct user-visible performance.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <150 mm²

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².82 mm² vs 178 mm²
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
    What it is: The sustained power target used for longer CPU loads.
    When it matters: When you choose cooling and power delivery for sustained workloads.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
    What it is: The short-term boost power limit the processor may draw under heavier turbo loads.
    When it matters: When you size cooling and power delivery for peak turbo behavior.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <50 W

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.25 W vs 64 W
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
    What it is: The highest safe operating junction temperature before the CPU starts throttling or protecting itself.
    When it matters: When you tune cooling or monitor thermals under load.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=100 °C

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.105 °C vs 100 °C
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.
    What it is: The rated thermal design power, which gives a general idea of cooling and power needs.
    When it matters: When you choose a cooler or build in a tighter case.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: <30 W

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.15 W vs 45 W
  • 53.9% smaller die size
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower die size than the average processor (82 mm² vs 178 mm²). The average processor has a die size of 178 mm².
  • 66.7% lower base power
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower base power draw than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a base power draw of 45 W.
  • 60.9% lower boost power
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost power draw than the average processor (25 W vs 64 W). The average processor has a boost power draw of 64 W.
  • 5 °C higher TJ Max
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a higher TJ Max than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor has a TJ Max of 100 °C.
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower TDP than the average processor (15 W vs 45 W). The average processor has a TDP of 45 W.

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Cache & Architecture
Power & Thermal
  • Older CPU socket
    Intel Core i5 5300U uses an older CPU socket than the average processor (FCBGA1,168 vs FP2).
  • 5 year/s older release date
    Intel Core i5 5300U has an older release date than the average processor (2,015 vs 2,020).
    January 2015
  • No crypto acceleration
    Intel Core i5 5300U does not include crypto acceleration, the average processor does.
  • Narrower instruction support
    Intel Core i5 5300U supports a narrower instruction set than the average processor (MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES vs MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, F16C, FMA3, AES, SHA).
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
  • 78.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (593 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
  • 35.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,604 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
  • 42.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (280 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
  • 74.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
  • 67.3% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,569 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
  • 4 fewer CPU threads
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer CPU threads than the average processor (4 vs 8). The average processor has 8 CPU threads.
  • 37.5% lower bus transfer rate
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower bus transfer rate than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor offers bus transfer rate of 8 GT/s.
  • 37.5% lower bus speed
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower bus speed than the average processor (5 GT/s vs 8 GT/s). The average processor runs at bus speed of 8 GT/s.
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a higher process node than the average processor (14 nm vs 12 nm). The average processor uses a process node of 12 nm.
  • 62.5% smaller L3 cache
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower L3 cache than the average processor (3 MB vs 8 MB). The average processor has L3 cache of 8 MB.
  • 66.7% smaller L1 cache
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower L1 cache than the average processor (128 KB vs 384 KB). The average processor has L1 cache of 384 KB.
  • 50% less L2 per core
    Intel Core i5 5300U has less L2 cache per core than the average processor (0.3 MB/core vs 0.5 MB/core). The average processor provides 0.5 MB/core of L2 cache per core.
  • 12.5% less L3 per core
    Intel Core i5 5300U has less L3 cache per core than the average processor (1.5 MB/core vs 1.714 MB/core). The average processor provides 1.714 MB/core of L3 cache per core.
  • 73.7% fewer transistors
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer transistors than the average processor (1.3 billion vs 4.95 billion). The average processor has 4.95 billion transistors.
  • Less advanced microarchitecture
    Intel Core i5 5300U uses a less advanced microarchitecture than the average processor (Broadwell vs Kaby Lake).
  • Older DDR support
    Intel Core i5 5300U supports an older DDR generation than the average processor (DDR3 vs DDR4).
  • 44.1% lower memory bandwidth
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower memory bandwidth than the average processor (25.6 GB/s vs 45.8 GB/s). The average processor offers memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s.
  • 45.4% lower memory speed
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower maximum memory speed than the average processor (1,600 MHz vs 2,933 MHz). The average processor supports memory speed of 2,933 MHz.
  • Older PCIe version
    Intel Core i5 5300U supports an older PCIe version than the average processor (2 vs 3.0).
  • 4 fewer PCIe lanes
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer PCIe lanes than the average processor (12 vs 16). The average processor offers 16 PCIe lanes.
  • 75% less memory capacity
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer maximum memory capacity than the average processor (16 GB vs 64 GB). The average processor supports 64 GB of memory.
  • 75% less memory per DIMM
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer memory per DIMM than the average processor (8 GB vs 32 GB). The average processor supports 32 GB of memory per DIMM.
  • Limited PCIe bifurcation
    Intel Core i5 5300U supports less flexible PCIe bifurcation than the average processor (x1/x1/x1/x1 vs x16, x8/x8).
  • 5 °C higher CPU temperature
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a higher CPU temperature than the average processor (105 °C vs 100 °C). The average processor runs at a CPU temperature of 100 °C.
  • 32.6% lower boost clock
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.
    What it is: The highest clock speed the processor can reach under boost conditions.
    When it matters: When you care about peak speed in short bursts.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4.7 GHz

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower boost clock speed than the average processor (2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz). The average processor reaches boost clock speed of 4.3 GHz.2.9 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
  • 78.7% weaker multi-core performance
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (593 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 score that reflects how well the processor handles long, heavy rendering workloads across many cores.
    When it matters: When you care about sustained multi-core performance in rendering, compiling, heavy creation work, or productivity workloads that use many threads.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >4700

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower multi-core performance than the average processor (593 vs 2,783). The average processor scores 2,783 in Cinebench R20 multi-core.593 vs 2,783
  • 35.4% weaker single-core performance
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,604 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.
    What it is: A benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about responsiveness in lighter or older software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >3200

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark single-core score than the average processor (1,604 vs 2,483). The average processor scores 2,483 in PassMark single-core.1,604 vs 2,483
  • 4 fewer CPU cores
    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.
    What it is: The number of physical CPU cores on the processor.
    When it matters: When you run workloads that benefit from more real cores.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: 8+

    Intel Core i5 5300U has fewer CPU cores than the average processor (2 vs 6). The average processor has 6 CPU cores.2 vs 6
  • 42.1% lower Cinebench R20 single-core score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (280 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.
    What it is: A Cinebench R20 benchmark score that reflects single-core CPU performance.
    When it matters: When you care about lighter workloads, interface responsiveness, or software that still depends heavily on one fast core.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >600

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Cinebench R20 single-core score than the average processor (280 vs 484). The average processor scores 484 in Cinebench R20 single-core.280 vs 484
  • 74.3% lower PassMark score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.
    What it is: A benchmark score that gives a broad idea of overall processor performance.
    When it matters: When you want a quick overall performance comparison.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >19000

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower PassMark benchmark score than the average processor (2,702 vs 10,532.5). The average processor scores 10,532.5 in PassMark benchmark.2,702 vs 10,532.5
  • 67.3% lower multi-core score
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,569 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.
    What it is: A Geekbench 6 score that reflects multi-core CPU performance in mixed modern workloads.
    When it matters: When you want a quick picture of multi-core speed in everyday mixed workloads, multitasking, and broadly optimized software.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >8500

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower Geekbench 6 multi-core score than the average processor (1,569 vs 4,793). The average processor scores 4,793 in Geekbench 6 multi-core.1,569 vs 4,793
  • 80% smaller L2 cache
    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.
    What it is: The total amount of L2 cache available across the processor.
    When it matters: When you want to compare CPU design efficiency and how much fast intermediate cache the cores have available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=6 MB

    Intel Core i5 5300U has a lower L2 cache than the average processor (0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB). The average processor has L2 cache of 2.5 MB.0.5 MB vs 2.5 MB
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What customers like about Intel Core i5 5300U?

  • Energy efficiency with a low TDP of 15W, suitable for thin ultrabooks
  • Sufficient performance for general office tasks, web browsing, and HD video playback
  • Supports hardware virtualization (VT-x and VT-d), aiding virtual machine performance
  • Hyper-Threading support allows for better multitasking by doubling the effective core count
  • Integrated Intel HD Graphics 5500 is capable of handling multimedia and basic 2D games

What customers dislike about Intel Core i5 5300U?

  • Outdated dual-core architecture struggles with modern, heavy multitasking or demanding software
  • Locked multiplier prevents overclocking for performance gains
  • Poor gaming performance; most titles released after 2015 are only playable on low settings
  • Frequent thermal throttling under simultaneous high CPU and GPU loads
  • Lacks support for modern standards like HDMI 2.0 or AVX-512

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score.nero.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core i5-5300U CPU @ 2.30GHz Benchmarks - Nero Score

The Intel Core i5-5300U is a 14nm Broadwell-U dual-core processor, operating at 2.30 GHz (up to 2.90 GHz) with a 15W TDP, designed for efficient business laptops. Pros include excellent power efficiency for thin devices and support for vPro and AVX2. However, its dual-core configuration is a con that struggles with modern workloads, and the Intel HD Graphics 5500 is outdated for...Read more

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cpubenchmark.net
01/07/2020
Intel Core i5-5300U @ 2.30GHz - CPU Benchmarks

The Intel Core i5-5300U is a 14nm Broadwell-based, dual-core, ultra-low-voltage (ULV) processor (15W TDP) designed for thin-and-light laptops, featuring a 2.3 GHz base frequency with 2.9 GHz Turbo Boost. Key pros include energy efficiency, Hyper-Threading, vPro support, and integrated HD Graphics 5500, which offers adequate performance for daily office tasks, web browsing, and light...Read more

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browser.geekbench.com
01/03/2026
Intel Core i5-5300U Benchmarks - Geekbench Browser

The Intel Core i5-5300U is an ultra-low-voltage, dual-core Broadwell-U processor released in 2015, featuring a 14nm design, a 2.3 GHz base clock, and a 15W TDP that ensures high energy efficiency and decent battery life. While its Intel HD Graphics 5500 supports multimedia tasks, the CPU's primary limitations include a 5-15% performance gain over its predecessor and a struggle with...Read more

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openbenchmarking.org
01/01/2015
Intel Core i5-5300U - OpenBenchmarking.org

The Intel Core i5-5300U is a 5th Generation "Broadwell" dual-core mobile CPU (15W TDP) that operates at 2.30 GHz with a 2.90 GHz turbo boost, ranking in approximately the 18th percentile across modern OpenBenchmarking.org test profiles. It features integrated HD Graphics 5500, offering decent legacy performance in tasks like aobench (49th percentile) and c-ray (45th percentile),...Read more

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valid.x86.fr
15/08/2024
CPU-Z Benchmark for Intel Core i5-5300U (32T) - x86.fr labonneconfig.fr

The Intel Core i9-14900KS, a 24-core/32-thread "Special Edition" processor, achieves record-breaking 6.2 GHz boost speeds, topping single-threaded performance charts with a 2–15% multi-threaded boost over the 14900K. It serves as a drop-in upgrade for LGA 1700 platforms, offering superior performance for high-end gaming and content creation for users aiming for maximum,...Read more

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messoanuovo.it
23/06/2026
HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 14" Ultrabook (Intel Core i5-5300U) Review

The HP EliteBook Folio 1040 G2 is a 14-inch business Ultrabook featuring an Intel Core i5-5300U processor, 8GB of RAM, and a 512GB SSD, housed in a durable MIL-SPEC 810G rated magnesium/aluminium chassis. Key pros include a vibrant display, robust security with a fingerprint reader, and a comfortable, spill-resistant backlit keyboard. However, notable cons involve the divisive...Read more

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tomshw.it
06/04/2015
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 2015 Edition: Hard to Beat (Performance Section i5-5300U)

The 2015 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (3rd Gen) refines the professional ultrabook, featuring a carbon-fiber/magnesium alloy chassis and a return to the traditional keyboard layout with dedicated TrackPoint buttons. Powered by Intel Broadwell processors, it offers strong performance and excellent thermal management in a thin, light form factor. While the WQHD display provides high...Read more

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