
Core i5-5200U vs Xeon L7455

Core i5-5200U

Xeon L7455
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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 i5-5200U is positioned at rank 446 and the Xeon L7455 is on rank 793, so the Core i5-5200U offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-5200U
Performance Per Dollar Xeon L7455
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-5200U | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior 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 (Legacy / 45 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-5200U | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
Performance Check
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5200U and Xeon L7455

Core i5-5200U
The Core i5-5200U 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 2.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.7 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: 2,503 points. Launch price was $281.

Xeon L7455
The Xeon L7455 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 2015-01-01. Base frequency: 2.13 GHz. L3 cache: 12 MB L2 Cache. Built on 45 nm process technology. Socket: PGA604. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Passmark benchmark score: 2,494 points. Launch price was $800.
Processing Power
The Core i5-5200U is built on the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture. In PassMark, the Core i5-5200U scores 2,503 against the Xeon L7455's 2,494 — a 0.4% lead for the Core i5-5200U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5200U vs 12 MB L2 Cache on the Xeon L7455.
| Feature | Core i5-5200U | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | — |
| Boost Clock | 2.7 GHz | — |
| Base Clock | 2.2 GHz+3% | 2.13 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 3 MB (total) | 12 MB L2 Cache+300% |
| L2 Cache | 256K (per core) | — |
| Process | 14 nm-69% | 45 nm |
| Architecture | Broadwell-U (2015) | — |
| PassMark | 2,503 | 2,494 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-5200U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Xeon L7455 uses PGA604 (PCIe 2.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard.
| Feature | Core i5-5200U | Xeon L7455 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1168 | PGA604 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0+50% | PCIe 2.0 |
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