Core i3-7020U vs Core i5-7Y57

Core i3-7020U

2 Cores4 Thrd15 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2018

Core i5-7Y57

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.3 GHz2017

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-7020U

2 / 4

2,567

0.0%

2,585

+0.7%

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 i3-7020U is positioned at rank 70 and the Core i5-7Y57 is on rank 1101, so the Core i3-7020U 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 i3-7020U

#15

Ryzen 5 220

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#18

Ryzen 5 8500G

MSRP: $179|Avg: $150

94%

#58

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

229%

#59

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

225%

#60

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

207%

#61

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

206%

#62

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

204%

#64

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

197%

#65

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

189%

#66

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

189%

#67

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

183%

#70

Core i3-7020U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#75

Core i3-4030U

MSRP: $281|Avg: N/A

97%

#79

Atom D2500

MSRP: $42|Avg: N/A

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7Y57

#1088

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3189%

#1089

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3142%

#1090

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2885%

#1091

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2872%

#1092

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2845%

#1094

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2748%

#1095

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2635%

#1096

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2630%

#1097

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2560%

#1100

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1101

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1103

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1104

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1106

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1107

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1108

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1109

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1110

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1111

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1112

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1113

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1114

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1115

Core m3-7Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i5-7Y57 delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i3-7020U in both compute-intensive tasks (0.7% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Core i5-7Y57
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i3-7020U	Core i5-7Y57
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($0)	⚠️ Higher cost ($281)

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 i3-7020U Benchmark Check

Core i5-7Y57 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7020U and Core i5-7Y57

Core i3-7020U

The Core i3-7020U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 10 April 2018 (7 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.3 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 15 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,567 points. Launch price was $281.

Core i5-7Y57

The Core i5-7Y57 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FCBGA1515. Thermal design power (TDP): 4.5 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 2,585 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-7020U and Core i5-7Y57 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.3 GHz on the Core i3-7020U versus 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7Y57 — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-7Y57 (base: 2.3 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). Both are built on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture using a 14 nm process. In PassMark, the Core i3-7020U scores 2,567 against the Core i5-7Y57's 2,585 — a 0.7% lead for the Core i5-7Y57. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7020U vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7Y57.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Core i5-7Y57
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.3 GHz	3.3 GHz+43%
Base Clock	2.3 GHz+92%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	512 kB	512 kB
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,567	2,585

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Memory & Platform

The Core i3-7020U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7Y57 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.

Feature	Core i3-7020U	Core i5-7Y57
Socket	BGA1356	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	—	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	—	16 GB
RAM Channels	—	2
ECC Support	—	❌
PCIe Lanes	—	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization: not specified (Core i3-7020U) / VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7Y57). The Core i5-7Y57 includes integrated graphics (HD Graphics 615), while the Core i3-7020U requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7Y57 targets Mobile.