Processor 300 vs i5-2557M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-2557M
2011
2 cores / 4 threads, 17 Watt
1.08
Processor 300
2024
2 cores / 4 threads, 46 Watt
4.51
+318%

Processor 300 outperforms Core i5-2557M by a whopping 318% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking24221319
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesIntel Core i5no data
Power efficiency6.019.27
Architecture codenameSandy Bridge (2011−2013)Raptor Lake-S (2023−2024)
Release date1 June 2011 (13 years ago)8 January 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$250$82

Detailed specifications

Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 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 cores2 (Dual-core)2 (Dual-core)
Threads44
Base clock speed1.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Boost clock speed2.7 GHz3.9 GHz
Bus typeDMI 2.0no data
Bus rate4 × 5 GT/sno data
Multiplier17no data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache3 MB (shared)6 MB (shared)
Chip lithography32 nm10 nm
Die size149 mm2163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
Number of transistors624 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 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 configuration1 (Uniprocessor)1
SocketFCBGA10231700
Power consumption (TDP)17 Watt46 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-2557M and Processor 300. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVXno data
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
vPro+no data
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology+no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
TSX-+
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT++
EDB+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 are enumerated here.

VT-d++
VT-x++
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-2557M and Processor 300. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4, DDR5
Maximum memory size8.01 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21.335 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
Compare
Intel HD Graphics 3000Intel UHD Graphics 710
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.2 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-2557M and Processor 300 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-2557M and Processor 300.

PCIe version2.05.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-2557M 1.08
Processor 300 4.51
+318%

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.

i5-2557M 1716
Processor 300 7160
+317%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.08 4.51
Integrated graphics card 0.66 2.86
Recency 1 June 2011 8 January 2024
Chip lithography 32 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 17 Watt 46 Watt

i5-2557M has 170.6% lower power consumption.

Processor 300, on the other hand, has a 317.6% higher aggregate performance score, 333.3% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 12 years, and a 220% more advanced lithography process.

The Processor 300 is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-2557M in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i5-2557M is a notebook processor while Processor 300 is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-2557M and Processor 300, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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