i3-5020U vs Ultra 7 155H

Aggregate performance score

Core Ultra 7 155H
2023
16 cores / 22 threads, 28 Watt
16.04
+1030%
Core i3-5020U
2015
2 cores / 4 threads, 15 Watt
1.42

Core Ultra 7 155H outperforms Core i3-5020U by a whopping 1030% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking4252214
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Meteor Lake-HIntel Core i3
Power efficiency53.218.79
Architecture codenameMeteor Lake-H (2023)Broadwell-U (2015)
Release date14 December 2023 (less than a year ago)1 March 2015 (9 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$503$281

Detailed specifications

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores16 (Hexadeca-Core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads224
Base clock speed3.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Boost clock speed4.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Bus rateno data5 GT/s
L1 cache112 KB (per core)64K (per core)
L2 cache2 MB (per core)256K (per core)
L3 cache24 MB (shared)3 MB (shared)
Chip lithographyIntel 4 nm14 nm
Die sizeno data82 mm2
Maximum core temperature110 °C105 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)no data105 °C
Number of transistorsno data1,300 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibilityno data-

Compatibility

Information on Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA2049FCBGA1168
Power consumption (TDP)28 Watt15 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2
AES-NI++
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
Speed Shift+no data
Turbo Boost Technologyno data-
Hyper-Threading Technology++
TSX+-
Idle Statesno data+
Thermal Monitoring++
Flex Memory Access++
Smart Responseno data+
Turbo Boost Max 3.0+no data
FDIno data+
Fast Memory Accessno data+
Deep Learning Boost+-
Supported AI Software FrameworksOpenVINO™, WindowsML, ONNX RT-

Security technologies

Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Secure Key++
Identity Protection-+
OS Guard++

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR5DDR3
Maximum memory size96 GB16 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidthno data25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel® Arc™ graphicsIntel HD Graphics 5500
Max video memoryno data16 GB
Quick Sync Video++
Clear Videono data+
Clear Video HDno data+
Graphics max frequency2.25 GHz900 MHz
InTru 3Dno data+

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported43
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304 @ 60Hz (HDMI 2.1 TMDS) 7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz (HDMI2.1 FRL)2560x1600@60Hz
Max resolution over eDP3840x2400 @ 120Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort7680 x 4320 @ 60Hz3840x2160@60Hz
Max resolution over VGAno dataN/A

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12.211.2/12
OpenGL4.64.3

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core Ultra 7 155H and Core i3-5020U.

PCIe version5.02.0
PCI Express lanes812
PCI support5.0 and 4.0no data

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Ultra 7 155H 16.04
+1030%
i3-5020U 1.42

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Ultra 7 155H 25005
+1032%
i3-5020U 2208

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 16.04 1.42
Recency 14 December 2023 1 March 2015
Physical cores 16 2
Threads 22 4
Power consumption (TDP) 28 Watt 15 Watt

Ultra 7 155H has a 1029.6% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 8 years, and 700% more physical cores and 450% more threads.

i3-5020U, on the other hand, has 86.7% lower power consumption.

The Core Ultra 7 155H is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i3-5020U in performance tests.


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