Core i5-5350U vs Core i5-7Y54

CPU

GPU

Core i5-5350U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2.9 GHz2015

Core i5-7Y54

2 Cores4 Thrd4.5 WWMax: 3.2 GHz2016

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-5350U

2 / 4

2,589

+0.1%

2,586

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 i5-5350U is positioned at rank 1126 and the Core i5-7Y54 is on rank 1101, so the Core i5-7Y54 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 Core i5-7Y54

#1089

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

3189%

#1090

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

3142%

#1091

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

2885%

#1092

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

2872%

#1093

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

2845%

#1095

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

2748%

#1096

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

2635%

#1097

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

2630%

#1098

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

2560%

#1101

Core i5-7Y54

MSRP: $281|Avg: $100

100%

#1102

Core i5-7Y57

MSRP: $281|Avg: $281

100%

#1104

Pentium 997

MSRP: $134|Avg: $10

99%

#1105

Pentium A1018

MSRP: $132|Avg: $15

98%

#1107

Core i5-2430M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

97%

#1108

Pentium Dual Core T4500

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

97%

#1109

Celeron B820

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

97%

#1110

Pentium B980

MSRP: $125|Avg: $35

96%

#1111

Celeron 867

MSRP: $86|Avg: $15

95%

#1112

Pentium B970

MSRP: $125|Avg: $39

95%

#1113

Core i5-2410M

MSRP: $225|Avg: N/A

94%

#1114

Pentium T2370

MSRP: $86|Avg: $10

94%

#1115

Pentium N3710

MSRP: $161|Avg: $50

94%

#1116

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 Trade-off: The Core i5-7Y54 leads in gaming performance. However, the Core i5-5350U is the stronger candidate for professional workloads, offering 0.1% greater multi-core processing power.

Insight	Core i5-5350U	Core i5-7Y54
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	✅ Better multi-core power	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks
Price	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)	✅ More affordable ($100)
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Efficiency: Even within a comparison of older hardware, the Core i5-7Y54 stands out as the superior choice. It is effectively 68% cheaper ($100 vs $315) while identifying as the stronger performer.

Insight	Core i5-5350U	Core i5-7Y54
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	✅ Better overall value (+215%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️ Higher cost ($315)	✅ More affordable ($100)

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

Core i5-7Y54 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-5350U and Core i5-7Y54

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.

Core i5-7Y54

The Core i5-7Y54 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 30 August 2016 (9 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 3.2 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: 2,586 points. Launch price was $281.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-5350U and Core i5-7Y54 share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 2.9 GHz on the Core i5-5350U versus 3.2 GHz on the Core i5-7Y54 — a 9.8% clock advantage for the Core i5-7Y54 (base: 1.8 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-5350U uses the Broadwell-U (2015) architecture (14 nm), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-5350U scores 2,589 against the Core i5-7Y54's 2,586 — a 0.1% lead for the Core i5-5350U. L3 cache: 3 MB (total) on the Core i5-5350U vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7Y54.

Feature	Core i5-5350U	Core i5-7Y54
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	2.9 GHz	3.2 GHz+10%
Base Clock	1.8 GHz+50%	1.2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	4 MB+33%
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	512 kB+100%
Process	14 nm	14 nm
Architecture	Broadwell-U (2015)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	2,589	2,586
Geekbench 6 Single	—	900
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,700

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-5350U uses the FCBGA1168 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7Y54 uses FCBGA1515 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to LPDDR3-1866 memory speed. Both support up to 16 GB of RAM. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-5350U) vs 10 (Core i5-7Y54) — the Core i5-5350U offers 2 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.

Feature	Core i5-5350U	Core i5-7Y54
Socket	FCBGA1168	FCBGA1515
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	LPDDR3-1866	LPDDR3-1866
Max RAM Capacity	16 GB	16 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	12+20%	10

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-5350U) vs VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-7Y54). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 6000 (Core i5-5350U) and Intel HD Graphics 615 (Core i5-7Y54) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-5350U targets Mobile, Core i5-7Y54 targets Tablet/2-in-1.

Feature	Core i5-5350U	Core i5-7Y54
Integrated GPU	Yes	Yes
IGPU Model	HD Graphics 6000	Intel HD Graphics 615
Unlocked	No	No
AVX-512	No	No
Virtualization	VT-x, VT-d	VT-x, VT-d, EPT
Target Use	Mobile	Tablet/2-in-1