Core i5-7Y57 vs 3015e
Core i5-7Y57
3015e
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 i5-7Y57 is positioned at rank 1101 and the 3015e is on rank 416, so the 3015e offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7Y57
Performance Per Dollar 3015e
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7Y57 | 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ✅ Superior gaming performance | ❌ Lower gaming performance |
| Workstation | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks | ✅ Better multi-core power |
| Price | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Pollock (Zen) (2020) / 14 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7Y57 | 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️ Higher cost ($281) | ✅ More affordable ($0) |
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 i5-7Y57 and 3015e
Core i5-7Y57
The Core i5-7Y57 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. Base frequency is 1.2 GHz, with boost up to 3.3 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: 2,585 points. Launch price was $281.
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.
Processing Power
Both the Core i5-7Y57 and 3015e share an identical 2-core/4-thread configuration. Boost clocks reach 3.3 GHz on the Core i5-7Y57 versus 2.3 GHz on the 3015e — a 35.7% clock advantage for the Core i5-7Y57 (base: 1.2 GHz vs 1.2 GHz). The Core i5-7Y57 uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the 3015e uses Pollock (Zen) (2020) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7Y57 scores 2,585 against the 3015e's 2,618 — a 1.3% lead for the 3015e. Both processors carry 4 MB of L3 cache.
| Feature | Core i5-7Y57 | 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 2 / 4 |
| Boost Clock | 3.3 GHz+43% | 2.3 GHz |
| Base Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 4 MB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 1 MB+100% |
| Process | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Pollock (Zen) (2020) |
| PassMark | 2,585 | 2,618+1% |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7Y57 uses the FCBGA1515 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 i5-7Y57 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 i5-7Y57) vs 1 (3015e). PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-7Y57) vs 8 (3015e) — the Core i5-7Y57 offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives.
| Feature | Core i5-7Y57 | 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | FCBGA1515 | 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 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: VT-x, VT-d (Core i5-7Y57) vs true (3015e). Both include integrated graphics — HD Graphics 615 (Core i5-7Y57) and Vega 3 (3015e) — useful as a fallback for troubleshooting or display output without a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7Y57 targets Mobile. Direct competitor: 3015e rivals Celeron N4120.
| Feature | Core i5-7Y57 | 3015e |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | Yes |
| IGPU Model | HD Graphics 615 | Vega 3 |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | VT-x, VT-d | true |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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