Core i3-5015U vs Core i5-470UM

Core i3-5015U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2015

Core i5-470UM

2 Cores4 Thrd18 WWMax: 1.86 GHz2010

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-5015U

2 / 4

1,990

+0.9%

Celeron N3350

Celeron G1610T

Core i5-4202Y

Pentium Dual Core T2390

1,973

0.0%

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i3-5015U is positioned at rank 648 and the Core i5-470UM is on rank 124, so the Core i5-470UM offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5015U

#636

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

885%

#637

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

872%

#638

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

800%

#639

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

797%

#640

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

789%

#642

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

762%

#643

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

731%

#644

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

730%

#645

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

710%

#648

Core i3-5015U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#650

Core i5-1345UE

MSRP: $312|Avg: $312

100%

#662

Athlon II P360

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-470UM

#112

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

297%

#113

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

293%

#114

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

269%

#115

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

268%

#116

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

265%

#118

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

256%

#119

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

246%

#120

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

245%

#121

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

239%

#124

Core i5-470UM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#126

Celeron N4000

MSRP: $107|Avg: $30

99%

#137

N200

MSRP: $193|Avg: N/A

96%

#138

Core 2 Duo SP9600

MSRP: $316|Avg: N/A

96%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-5015U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-470UM in both compute-intensive tasks (0.9% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-5015U	Core i5-470UM
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-5015U	Core i5-470UM
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

Performance Check

Paired with RTX 4090

To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.

Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.

Core i3-5015U Benchmark Check

Core i5-470UM Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-5015U and Core i5-470UM

Core i3-5015U

The Core i3-5015U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 March 2015 (10 years ago). It is based on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.1 GHz, with boost up to 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1168. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,990 points. Launch price was $275.

Core i5-470UM

The Core i5-470UM is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 1 October 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.33 GHz, with boost up to 1.86 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1288. Thermal design power (TDP): 18 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,973 points. Launch price was $69.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-5015U and Core i5-470UM share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-5015U versus 1.86 GHz on the Core i5-470UM — a 12.1% clock advantage for the Core i3-5015U (base: 2.1 GHz vs 1.33 GHz). The Core i3-5015U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-470UM uses Arrandale (2010−2011) (32 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-5015U scores 1,990 against the Core i5-470UM's 1,973 — a 0.9% lead for the Core i3-5015U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i3-5015U vs 3 MB on the Core i5-470UM.

Feature	Core i3-5015U	Core i5-470UM
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz+13%	1.86 GHz
Base Clock	2.1 GHz+58%	1.33 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm-56%	32 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Arrandale (2010−2011)
PassMark	1,990	1,973

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-5015U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-470UM uses BGA1288 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-5015U	Core i5-470UM
Socket	FCBGA1168	BGA1288
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0+50%	PCIe 2.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR3L-1600	—
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	—
RAM Channels	2	—
ECC Support	❌	—
PCIe Lanes	12	—

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: VT-x, VT-d (Core i3-5015U) / not specified (Core i5-470UM). The Core i3-5015U includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 5500), while the Core i5-470UM requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i3-5015U targets Mobile.