Intel Core i5-5287U

The Intel Core i5-5287U is a 14 nm mobile processor from Intel's Broadwell-U line. It combines two physical cores with four threads, a 2.90 GHz base clock, and a 3.30 GHz boost clock. The part includes Intel Iris 6100 integrated graphics, uses the Intel BGA 1168 socket, and carries the part number SR26H. The database records a launch MSRP of $315. It has an end-of-life production status and was released on 2015-02-28. Its aggregate database score is 1078, placing it in the 30th percentile of all tested CPUs.

Benchmark Performance

Benchmark results position the i5-5287U in a tightly packed performance cluster. The average benchmark score is 1078. Its four nearest rivals sit within a range defined by 1075 and 1081. Against the Intel Core i5-2320, the delta is exactly 0: both average scores are 1078. The i7-2760QM is 0.2% behind at 1076, and the i7-2820QM is 0.3% behind at 1075. The AMD A12-9800 is 0.2% ahead at 1081. These margins are small enough that the practical aggregate performance is essentially interchangeable across this rival set.

Individual benchmark values show where that aggregate score comes from. In Cinebench R15 multicore, the i5-5287U scores 264. In Cinebench R20, it scores 1100 multicore and 154 single-core. In Cinebench R23, it scores 2620 multicore and 369 single-core. Geekbench results are 2007 multicore and 1029 single-core. The single-core results are consistently modest, while the multicore results are higher but still limited by the two-core, four-thread design. The 30th percentile ranking indicates that most CPUs in the database outperform it. The data describes a processor that is competitive with the specific rivals listed nearby, but not with the broader pool of higher-scoring CPUs.

The narrow delta range among the nearest rivals reinforces this reading. With delta values between -0.2 and 0.3, the i5-5287U does not have a clear performance advantage over any of its closest neighbors. It neither leads nor lags by a meaningful amount in aggregate terms.

Who Should Consider It

The i5-5287U is best suited to users running office and productivity workloads that rely on single-thread performance. The single-core scores of 154 in Cinebench R20, 369 in Cinebench R23, and 1029 in Geekbench are workable for document editing, spreadsheet work, and communication-oriented software. The 2.90 GHz base clock and 3.30 GHz boost clock support this use case by keeping lightly threaded tasks responsive. The dual-channel DDR3 interface with 29.9 GB/s bandwidth also provides enough memory throughput for typical productivity applications.

Users with occasional multi-threaded jobs can use this processor, but the limits are visible in the scores. The Cinebench R23 multicore score of 2620 and Cinebench R20 multicore score of 1100 show that short rendering or encoding bursts are possible. Sustained workloads that depend on many cores are not a good fit, because the processor only has two physical cores and four threads. The data does not include creation-specific benchmarks, so conclusions about such workloads are drawn from the general-purpose multicore results.

For gaming, the i5-5287U is not positioned as a high-performance part. Its 30th percentile standing and integrated Iris 6100 GPU point to a design intended for basic graphics output rather than demanding games. The CPU-side scores in Cinebench and Geekbench do not suggest strong gaming headroom. Users whose gaming is light or incidental may find the platform sufficient, but the benchmark evidence does not support high-end gaming expectations.

Platform and Compatibility

The platform is defined by the Intel BGA 1168 socket. The architecture is Broadwell, with the Broadwell-U codename, and the processor was built on Intel's 14 nm process. It contains 1,900 million transistors on a 133 mm² die. The cache configuration is 64 KB of L1 per core, 256 KB of L2 per core, and 3 MB of shared L3 cache.

Memory support covers DDR3 in a dual-channel configuration with peak bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. ECC memory is not supported. The PCIe interface is Gen 2 with 12 CPU-attached lanes. Integrated graphics are handled by the Intel Iris 6100. The multiplier is locked, so user-controlled multiplier changes are not available. The market segment is Mobile, and the production status is end-of-life. The release date is 2015-02-28. Because the package is BGA 1168 and the product is end-of-life, there is no meaningful CPU upgrade path left on this platform.

How It Compares

Against the Intel Core i5-2320, the average scores are exactly equal at 1078, with a deltaPct of 0. The database treats these two processors as equivalent in aggregate performance.

Against the Intel Core i7-2760QM, the i5-5287U is 0.2% ahead, with average scores of 1078 versus 1076. This is a negligible gap, and neither chip can claim a meaningful edge based on the recorded data.

Against the AMD A12-9800, the i5-5287U trails by 0.2%, with average scores of 1078 versus 1081. The negative deltaPct of -0.2 places the Intel part just behind this rival in aggregate terms.

Against the Intel Core i7-2820QM, the i5-5287U is 0.3% ahead, with average scores of 1078 versus 1075. This is the largest advantage in the nearest-rival set, but it is still a narrow margin.

Power and Thermals

The TDP is 28 W. This is a low-power mobile envelope and the only power figure recorded in the database. The 14 nm process, 1,900 million transistors, and 133 mm² die size describe a relatively compact integrated design. Thermal management for a 28 W mobile CPU should be achievable with a modest cooling solution; the database does not specify a cooler model, so no particular cooling tier is stated. The locked multiplier also prevents user-controlled multiplier adjustments, keeping the processor's thermal behavior within the system's intended operating bounds.

FAQ

Q: How many cores and threads does the Intel Core i5-5287U have?

A: It has 2 cores and 4 threads, with a base clock of 2.90 GHz and a boost clock of 3.30 GHz.

Q: Does it support ECC memory?

A: No. ECC memory is not supported; memory support is DDR3 in a dual-channel configuration with 29.9 GB/s bandwidth.

Q: What socket does it use?

A: It uses the Intel BGA 1168 socket.

Q: What integrated graphics does it include?

A: It includes the Intel Iris 6100 integrated GPU.

Q: Is the multiplier unlocked?

A: No, the multiplier unlocked field is false.

Q: What is its production status and release date?

A: The production status is end-of-life, and the release date is 2015-02-28.