Intel Core i7-5775C vs Intel Core i7-5500U

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Intel Core i7-5775C or Intel Core i7-5775C – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The Intel Core i7-5775C features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5775C, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1150 socket.
The Intel Core i7-5500U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Intel Core i 5000 Group Intel Core i 5000U
5 Generation 5
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-5775C Name Intel Core i7-5500U
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5775C has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5775C is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-5500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5500U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
Yes Overclocking No
3.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
3.3 GHz Frequency 2.4 GHz
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5775C has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5775C uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5500U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
384 Shaders 192
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2015
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 11.2
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 16.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units 24
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.3 GHz
8 Generation 8
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 5500
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
-- AI hardware --
 
 

Hardware codec support

A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
Decode VP8 Decode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5775C is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-5500U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2015
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
14 nm Technology 14 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price --
Broadwell S Architecture Broadwell U
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1150 Socket BGA 1168
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
16986
16986
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
6067
6067

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
4309
4309
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1933
1933

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3978
3978
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
2994
2994

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
3897
3897
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
1737
1737

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
1230
1230
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
956
956

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
774
774
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
307
307

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i7-5775C
4C 8T @ 3.3 GHz
150
150
Intel Core i7-5500U
2C 4T @ 2.4 GHz
123
123