[ INTEL ]
Processors
Intel Core 5 205H
Overall Score
52/100
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Intel Core 5 205H is an engineering-tested processors achieving an overall rating of 52/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Efficiency
Rating: Good
70/100
Performance
Rating: Average
66/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
CPU
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Base Frequency (E) | 1.6 GHz |
| Base Frequency (P) | 2.2 GHz |
| Bus Frequency | 100 MHz |
| E-Cores | 4 |
| E-Threads | 4 |
| L1 Cache | 80K (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 2MB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 12MB (shared) |
| Multiplier | 22x |
| P-Cores | 4 |
| P-Threads | 8 |
| Total Cores | 8 |
| Total Threads | 12 |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (E) | 3.6 GHz |
| Turbo Boost Frequency (P) | 4.8 GHz |
| Unlocked Multiplier | No |
General
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | Raptor Lake Refresh |
| Instruction Set | x86-64 |
| Integrated GPU | No |
| Model number | 205H |
| Released | January 7, 2026 |
| Type | Laptop |
| Vendor | Intel |
Memory Support
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ECC Support | No |
| Max. Memory Size | 96 GB |
| Memory Channels | 2 |
| Memory Types | - DDR5-5200- DDR4-3200- LPDDR5-5200- LPDDR5x-5200- LPDDR4x-4267 |
Misc
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Official Site | Intel Core 5 205H official page |
| PCI Express Lanes | 28 |
| PCI Express Version | 5.0 |
Package
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Fabrication Process | 10 nm |
| Max. Boost TDP (PL2) | 115 W |
| Peak Temperature | 100°C |
| Socket | BGA-1744 |
| TDP (PL1) | 35-45 W (configurable) |
Performance Per Watt
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Cinebench 2024 / Watt | 13.1 PPW |
| Geekbench 6 Multi / Watt | 209.5 PPW |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).