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Intel i5-3427U vs i3-5020U

The Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz is newer than Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz, while the multi-threaded (CPU Mark) is simliar, Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz is around 7% faster in single-thread testing. However, Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz uses around 13% more power. All the CPUs in this comparison belong in the Laptop CPU Class.The values below were tabulated from a combined 734 benchmarks submitted from our PerformanceTest software and results and are updated daily to include new submissions.

  • The first section will show basic information for each CPU selected.
  • The additional graphs shows the CPU Mark and Single Thread values of each CPU selected.
  • An accompany graph, if price data is available, will shows the value for money, in terms of the CPU Mark/Thread Rating per dollar.
  • The last section will show approximate yearly running costs for the CPUs.

×Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz×Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz+ ADD
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Socket TypeBGA1023FCBGA1168
CPU ClassLaptopLaptop
Clockspeed1.8 GHz2.2 GHz
Turbo SpeedUp to 2.8 GHzNot Supported
# of Physical Cores2 (Threads: 4)2 (Threads: 4)
CacheL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MBL1: 128KB, L2: 0.5MB, L3: 3MB
TDP17W15W
Yearly Running Cost$3.10$2.74
Other
First Seen on ChartQ2 2012Q3 2015
# of Samples494240
CPU Value5.34.8
Single Thread Rating(% diff. to max in group)1357(0.0%)1258(-7.3%)
CPU Mark(% diff. to max in group)2243(0.0%)2207(-1.6%)
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CPU Mark Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz
2,243
Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz
2,207
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CPU Value (CPU Mark / $Price)
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better value
Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz
5.3
Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz
4.8
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CPU Single Thread Rating
As of 18th of April 2025 - Higher results represent better performance
Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz
1,357
Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz
1,258
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Estimated Energy Usage Cost
Estimated Energy Adjustable Values
Average hours of use per day Average CPU Utilization (0-100%)1 Power cost, $ per kWh2
8
25
1Average user usage is typically low and can vary from task to task. An estimate load 25% is nominal.
2Typical power costs vary around the world. Check your last power bill for details. Values of $0.15 to $0.45 per kWh are typical.
Intel Core i5-3427U @ 1.80GHz Intel Core i3-5020U @ 2.20GHz
Max TDP17W15W
Power consumption per day (kWh)0.030.03
Running cost per day$0.009$0.007
Power consumption per year (kWh)12.410.9
Running cost per year$3.10$2.74
Shown CPU power usage is based on linear interpolation of Max TDP (i.e. max load). Actual CPU power profile may vary.