Core i5-580M vs Core i3-5005U

CPU

GPU

Core i5-580M

2 Cores4 Thrd35 WWMax: 3.33 GHz2010

Core i3-5005U

2 Cores4 Thrd512 WWMax: 2 GHz2015

Performance Spectrum - CPU

Core i5-580M

2 / 4

1,983

0.0%

2,012

+1.5%

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 i5-580M is positioned at rank 1215 and the Core i3-5005U is on rank 362, so the Core i3-5005U 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 i5-580M

#1203

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

6364%

#1204

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

6271%

#1205

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

5757%

#1206

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

5731%

#1207

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

5679%

#1209

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

5484%

#1210

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

5258%

#1211

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

5249%

#1212

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

5108%

#1215

Core i5-580M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#1216

Core 2 Quad Q9000

MSRP: $348|Avg: $15

100%

#1217

Core i5-2537M

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

99%

#1218

Core i7-720QM

MSRP: $364|Avg: N/A

99%

#1219

Pentium U5400

MSRP: $289|Avg: $214

97%

#1220

Pentium T2330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $7

96%

#1221

Z-01

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

93%

#1222

Pentium T2310

MSRP: $150|Avg: $14

90%

#1223

Celeron SU2300

MSRP: $134|Avg: $134

88%

#1224

Core i5-560UM

MSRP: $250|Avg: N/A

88%

#1225

Core i7-660UM

MSRP: $317|Avg: N/A

87%

#1226

C-30

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

87%

#1228

Core i7-620UM

MSRP: $278|Avg: N/A

85%

#1230

Celeron 570

MSRP: $134|Avg: $15

82%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Per Dollar Core i3-5005U

#107

Core Ultra 5 228V

MSRP: $295|Avg: $295

100%

#111

Ryzen 5 PRO 5675U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $180

99%

#350

Atom x5-Z8300

MSRP: $20|Avg: N/A

510%

#351

Atom Z3735G

MSRP: $17|Avg: N/A

503%

#352

Core i5-480M

MSRP: $81|Avg: $77

462%

#353

Core i5-460M

MSRP: $80|Avg: $129

460%

#354

Core i5-2540M

MSRP: $266|Avg: $10

455%

#356

Core i5-450M

MSRP: $32|Avg: $31

440%

#357

Core i3-380M

MSRP: $49|Avg: $25

422%

#358

Core i5-430M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $33

421%

#359

Core 2 Duo T6600

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $4

410%

#362

Core i3-5005U

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#375

Pentium Dual Core T3200

MSRP: $64|Avg: $5

98%

Based on actual market prices and performance synthetic scores.

Performance Comparison

About PassMark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

Performance Leadership: The Core i3-5005U delivers superior performance across the board. It outperforms the Core i5-580M in both compute-intensive tasks (1.5% faster) and gaming workloads.

Insight	Core i5-580M	Core i3-5005U
Gaming	❌ Lower gaming performance	✅ Superior gaming performance
Workstation	❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks	✅ Better multi-core power
Price	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing
Longevity	🛑 Legacy (Arrandale (2010−2011) / 32 nm)	🛑 Legacy (Broadwell-U (2015) / 14 nm)

💎 Value Proposition

Insight	Core i5-580M	Core i3-5005U
Cost Efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency	❌ Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 i5-580M Benchmark Check

Core i3-5005U Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-580M and Core i3-5005U

Core i5-580M

The Core i5-580M is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 26 September 2010 (15 years ago). It is based on the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 2.66 GHz, with boost up to 3.33 GHz. L3 cache: 3 MB (total). L2 cache: 256K (per core). Built on 32 nm process technology. Socket: PGA988. Thermal design power (TDP): 35 Watt. Memory support: DDR3. Passmark benchmark score: 1,983 points. Launch price was $266.

Core i3-5005U

The Core i3-5005U 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 GHz, with boost up to 2 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: 2,012 points. Launch price was $275.

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Processing Power

Both the Core i5-580M and Core i3-5005U share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.33 GHz on the Core i5-580M versus 2 GHz on the Core i3-5005U — a 49.9% clock advantage for the Core i5-580M (base: 2.66 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Core i5-580M uses the Arrandale (2010−2011) architecture (32 nm), while the Core i3-5005U uses Broadwell-U (2015) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-580M scores 1,983 against the Core i3-5005U's 2,012 — a 1.5% lead for the Core i3-5005U. Geekbench 6 single-core — the metric most relevant to gaming — records 445 vs 617, a 32.4% lead for the Core i3-5005U that directly translates to higher frame rates. Both processors carry 3 MB (total) of L3 cache.

Feature	Core i5-580M	Core i3-5005U
Cores / Threads	2 / 4	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.33 GHz+67%	2 GHz
Base Clock	2.66 GHz+33%	2 GHz
L3 Cache	3 MB (total)	3 MB (total)
L2 Cache	256K (per core)	256K (per core)
Process	32 nm	14 nm-56%
Architecture	Arrandale (2010−2011)	Broadwell-U (2015)
PassMark	1,983	2,012+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	445	617+39%
Geekbench 6 Multi	—	1,227

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Memory & Platform

The Core i5-580M uses the PGA988 socket (PCIe 2.0), while the Core i3-5005U uses FCBGA1168 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Both support up to DDR3-1066 memory speed. The Core i3-5005U supports up to 16 GB of RAM compared to 8 GB — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 16 (Core i5-580M) vs 12 (Core i3-5005U) — the Core i5-580M offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: HM55,PM55,HM57,QM57 (Core i5-580M) and Intel Broadwell-U (Core i3-5005U).

Feature	Core i5-580M	Core i3-5005U
Socket	PGA988	FCBGA1168
PCIe Generation	PCIe 2.0	PCIe 3.0+50%
Max RAM Speed	DDR3-1066	DDR3L-1600
Max RAM Capacity	8 GB	16 GB+100%
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	❌	❌
PCIe Lanes	16+33%	12

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Advanced Features

Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d, EPT (Core i5-580M) vs true (Core i3-5005U). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics (Core i5-580M) and Intel HD Graphics 5500 (Core i3-5005U) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-580M targets Legacy Laptop. Direct competitor: Core i5-580M rivals Phenom II X2 N660.