Core i3-7102E vs Core i5-5350U

Core i3-7102E

2 Cores4 Thrd25 WWMax: 2.1 GHz2017

Core i5-5350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i3-7102E

2 / 4

2,599

+0.4%

Celeron J4025

Core 2 Duo T5750

Pentium Dual Core T3400

2,589

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 i3-7102E is positioned at rank 974 and the Core i5-5350U is on rank 1126, so the Core i3-7102E 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 i3-7102E

Ryzen 9 7950X

MSRP: $194|Avg: $20

26988%

Core i9-10900T

MSRP: $120|Avg: $5

25501%

Ryzen 3 PRO 4355GE

MSRP: $423|Avg: $5

18516%

Ryzen Threadripper 3960X

MSRP: $1399|Avg: $85

5578%

Ryzen 9 9950X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $129

4418%

Ryzen 5 8400F

MSRP: $303|Avg: $55

3865%

Ryzen 7 PRO 2700

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

2214%

Ryzen 5 2600X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $55

2185%

Ryzen 3 PRO 5350G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

1989%

#10

Core Ultra 5 245KF

MSRP: $294|Avg: $189

1989%

#11

Ryzen 5 5500

MSRP: $159|Avg: $85

1967%

#12

Ryzen 5 3600

MSRP: $199|Avg: $80

1914%

#13

Core i3-9100E

MSRP: $202|Avg: $30

1887%

#14

Core Ultra 5 245K

MSRP: $319|Avg: $200

1880%

#15

Core i3-8300T

MSRP: $138|Avg: $25

1863%

#974

Core i3-7102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $80

100%

#975

Core 2 Quad Q8400

MSRP: $183|Avg: $128

98%

#976

Pentium Dual-Core E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $5

97%

#977

Pentium E2180

MSRP: $84|Avg: $15

97%

#978

Pentium Dual-Core E2140

MSRP: $74|Avg: $5

95%

#979

Core i7-960

MSRP: $309|Avg: $110

95%

#980

E1-1500

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

95%

#981

Core i5-2405S

MSRP: $309|Avg: $120

95%

#982

Celeron 420

MSRP: $39|Avg: $15

94%

#983

Athlon II X4 615e

MSRP: $186|Avg: $30

94%

#984

Athlon X2 BE-2350

MSRP: $90|Avg: $10

94%

#985

Core 2 Quad Q8300

MSRP: $179|Avg: $10

93%

#986

Core i7-860

MSRP: $284|Avg: $30

92%

#987

Core i7-870

MSRP: $300|Avg: $80

91%

#988

Athlon 64 X2 5000+

MSRP: $136|Avg: $42

91%

#989

Core i3-6102E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $35

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5350U

#1114

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3569%

#1115

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3517%

#1116

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

3229%

#1117

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

3214%

#1118

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

3185%

#1120

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

3075%

#1121

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2949%

#1122

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2944%

#1123

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2865%

#1126

Core i5-5350U

MSRP: $315|Avg: N/A

100%

#1127

Pentium Dual Core T4300

MSRP: $150|Avg: $99

100%

#1128

Core i3-4100E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $30

100%

#1129

Core i7-3520M

MSRP: $346|Avg: N/A

100%

#1130

Core i3-2310E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $20

100%

#1131

Core i5-2510E

MSRP: $230|Avg: $30

100%

#1132

Core m5-6Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

99%

#1133

Core i3-2330E

MSRP: $225|Avg: $10

99%

#1135

Core i5-4288U

MSRP: $342|Avg: N/A

95%

#1136

Core m3-6Y30

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

94%

#1137

Core i3-2340UE

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

94%

#1138

Core i7-2820QM

MSRP: $568|Avg: N/A

94%

#1139

Core i5-520M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

93%

#1141

Celeron 807

MSRP: $70|Avg: $10

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Generational Difference: This comparison involves processors from different technological eras. The Core i3-7102E (2017) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR3L-1600, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i3-7102E	Core i5-5350U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)
Longevity	✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

The Core i5-5350U (2015) relies on 14 nm technology and DDR3, placing it in a different performance category relative to modern standards.

Insight	Core i3-7102E	Core i5-5350U
Cost Efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+295%)	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅ More affordable ($80)	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)

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 i3-7102E Benchmark Check

Core i5-5350U Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i3-7102E and Core i5-5350U

Core i3-7102E

The Core i3-7102E 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. Max frequency: 2.1 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Thermal design power (TDP): 25 Watt. Memory support: DDR3L-1600. Passmark benchmark score: 2,599 points. Launch price was $225.

Core i5-5350U

The Core i5-5350U 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 1.8 GHz, with boost up to 2.9 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: 2,589 points. Launch price was $315.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i3-7102E and Core i5-5350U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.1 GHz on the Core i3-7102E versus 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5350U — a 32% clock advantage for the Core i5-5350U. The Core i3-7102E uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-5350U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i3-7102E scores 2,599 against the Core i5-5350U's 2,589 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i3-7102E. L3 cache: 3 MB on the Core i3-7102E vs 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5350U.

Feature	Core i3-7102E	Core i5-5350U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.1 GHz	2.9 GHz+38%
Base Clock	—	1.8 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	512 kB+100%	256K (per core)
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	2,599	2,589
Cinebench R23 Multi	659	—
Geekbench 6 Single	1,962	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,898	—

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Memory & Platform

Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Core i3-7102E versus LPDDR3-1866 on the Core i5-5350U — the Core i3-7102E supports 28.6% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Core i3-7102E supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 16 GB — 120% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i3-7102E) vs 12 (Core i5-5350U) — the Core i3-7102E offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i3-7102E	Core i5-5350U
Socket	—	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+33%	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+300%	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	✅	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: Yes (Core i3-7102E) vs VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-5350U). Both include integrated graphics — Intel HD Graphics 630 (Core i3-7102E) and HD Graphics 6000 (Core i5-5350U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5350U targets Mobile.