Core i5-5350U vs 3015e

CPU

GPU

Core i5-5350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

3015e

2 Cores4 Thrd1 WWMax: 2.3 GHz2020

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-5350U

2 / 4

2,589

0.0%

2,618

+1.1%

Ryzen Threadripper PRO 7955WX

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

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 i5-5350U is positioned at rank 1126 and the 3015e is on rank 416, so the 3015e 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 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 Per Dollar 3015e

#125

Core i7-13700H

MSRP: $502|Avg: N/A

99%

#404

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

560%

#405

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

552%

#406

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

507%

#407

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

505%

#408

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

500%

#410

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

483%

#411

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

463%

#412

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

462%

#413

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

450%

#416

3015e

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#421

Core i5-9400H

MSRP: $182|Avg: N/A

99%

#426

Celeron 2981U

MSRP: $137|Avg: N/A

99%

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 3015e (2020) utilizes 14 nm technology and DDR4, providing a fundamental performance advantage.

Insight	Core i5-5350U	3015e
Gaming	✅ Superior gaming performance	❌ Lower gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)	✅ More affordable ($0)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 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 i5-5350U	3015e
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)	✅ More affordable ($0)

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 i5-5350U Benchmark Check

3015e Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5350U and 3015e

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.

3015e

The 3015e is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 2014-01-01. It is based on the Pollock (Zen) (2020) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 2.3 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 1 MB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: FT5. Thermal design power (TDP): 1 MB + 4 MB. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 2,618 points. Launch price was $50.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-5350U and 3015e share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5350U versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015e — a 23.1% clock advantage for the Core i5-5350U (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-5350U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the 3015e uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5350U scores 2,589 against the 3015e's 2,618 — a 1.1% lead for the 3015e. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5350U vs 4 MB on the 3015e.

Feature	Core i5-5350U	3015e
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz+26%	2.3 GHz
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+50%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	1 MB+300%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Pollock (Zen) (2020)
PassMark	2,589	2,618+1%

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5350U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the 3015e uses FT5 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches LPDDR3-1866 on the Core i5-5350U versus 1600 on the 3015e — the 3015e supports 199.3% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Memory channels: 2 (Core i5-5350U) vs 1 (3015e). PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-5350U) vs 8 (3015e) — the Core i5-5350U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-5350U	3015e
Socket	FCBGA1168	FT5
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	1600+53233%
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB+104857500%	16
RAM Channels	2+100%	1
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12+50%	8

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-5350U) vs true (3015e). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 6000 (Core i5-5350U) and Vega 3 (3015e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5350U targets Mobile. Direct competitor: 3015e rivals Celeron N4120.