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Intel Core i5-7267U: Outdated, but Still Relevant? Review and Recommendations for 2025

Introduction

Even in 2025, laptops equipped with Intel Kaby Lake processors, including the Core i5-7267U, continue to be sold in the budget segment. This chip, released back in 2017, can still be found in new entry-level devices. But is it worth considering in an era of 5nm processors and neural network accelerators? Let’s delve into the details.

Architecture and Process Technology: What’s Inside?

Kaby Lake: The Last Step Before the Revolution

The Core i5-7267U is built on a 14nm process technology that Intel has been using since 2014. It is the third iteration of the Skylake microarchitecture, optimized for increased clock speeds.

- Cores and Threads: 2 cores, 4 threads (Hyper-Threading).

- Frequencies: Base — 3.1 GHz, Turbo Boost up to 3.5 GHz.

- iGPU: Intel Iris Plus 650 with 64 MB eDRAM. Frequency — 300–1100 MHz, 48 execution units.

Architecture Features

- Supports DDR4-2133 and LPDDR3-1866.

- Integrated Thunderbolt 3 controller (but implementation depends on the laptop manufacturer).

- No hardware support for AVX-512 and AI accelerators.

Why 14nm?

In 2025, 14nm processors are a relic, but their low production cost allows them to be used in budget devices. However, energy efficiency noticeably lags behind contemporary 7nm (AMD) and 5nm (Apple) chips.

Power Consumption and TDP: The Price for Frequencies

TDP 28W: An Unconventional Choice

Most Intel U-series mobile processors have a TDP of 15W, but the i5-7267U stands out with a higher thermal envelope. This means:

- More efficient cooling solutions in laptops.

- Reduced battery life.

- The ability to temporarily boost performance in Turbo Boost mode.

Practical Implications

Laptops featuring this CPU often come equipped with coolers that utilize copper heat pipes, which increases the weight (1.5–1.8 kg) and thickness (15–18 mm). In comparison, modern 15W AMD Ryzen 5 7540U processors work in devices that are 13mm thick.

Performance: What Can It Do in 2025?

Geekbench 6: Numbers and Reality

- Single-Core: 934 — comparable to Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (2023).

- Multi-Core: 1956 — close to Apple A14 Bionic (2020).

Office Tasks

- Microsoft Office, browser with 10+ tabs: the processor copes, but there may be stutters when running Zoom simultaneously.

- PDF editors (e.g., Adobe Acrobat): it works, but rendering complex documents will take about 20–30% longer than on Ryzen 5 5500U.

Multimedia

- 4K Video (YouTube, VLC): decoding handled by the iGPU, CPU load — 10–15%.

- Premiere Pro (light editing): rendering a 1080p video will take 2–3 minutes compared to 40 seconds for the Apple M1.

Gaming

- CS2 (1280x720, low settings): 40–55 FPS.

- Fortnite (720p, Performance Mode): 30–35 FPS.

- Indie games (Hollow Knight, Stardew Valley): stable 60 FPS.

Turbo Boost: A Brief Surge

At temperatures below 75°C, the processor can sustain 3.5 GHz for up to 28 seconds. This is useful for:

- Quickly launching "heavy" applications.

- A sudden increase in FPS in games for 5–7 seconds.

Use Cases: Who Is It Suitable For?

Target Audience

1. Students: Working with texts, presentations, online courses.

2. Office Employees: Excel spreadsheets, corporate CRM systems.

3. Home Laptop Users: Surfing, streaming, simple photo editing.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

- Gamers: Even the Intel Iris Plus 650 won't handle games from 2023 onwards.

- Designers/Video Editors: Rendering in Blender or After Effects will be painfully slow.

- Multitasking Enthusiasts: 4 threads are a weak point when running 10+ applications simultaneously.

Battery Life: How Long Will the Laptop Last?

Battery and Power Saving

With a TDP of 28W, typical operating time is 5–7 hours (web surfing, brightness 150 nits). In comparison, modern laptops with Apple M3 can last 15–18 hours.

Power Saving Technologies

- Intel SpeedStep: dynamic frequency reduction to 800 MHz at idle.

- C-States: disabling unused cores.

- Drawback: lack of modern AI-based power management algorithms, as seen in Ryzen AI or Apple Silicon.

Tips to Extend Battery Life

1. Install Linux (e.g., Ubuntu LTS) — consumption may decrease by 15–20%.

2. Disable Turbo Boost through power settings.

3. Use "Battery Saver" mode in Windows 12.

Comparison with Competitors: Where Does It Stand?

AMD Ryzen 3 7320U (2023)

- 4 Zen 2 cores, 15W TDP.

- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 3200.

- Laptop prices: $550–700.

Conclusion: Ryzen wins in multi-threading, but the i5-7267U excels in single-threaded tasks.

Apple M1 (2020)

- 8 cores (4+4), 10W TDP.

- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 7500.

- MacBook Air price: $999 (new).

Conclusion: M1 is 4 times more powerful but costlier.

Intel Core i3-1215U (2022)

- 2 cores + 4 Efficient cores, 15W.

- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core: 4800.

Conclusion: Even budget Alder Lake outperforms the i5-7267U in all aspects.

Pros and Cons

Strengths

1. Affordable Price: Laptops starting from $450.

2. Good Integration with Windows 12: Well-tuned drivers.

3. Thunderbolt 3 Support: For connecting external GPUs (e.g., RTX 3050).

Weaknesses

1. Outdated Process Technology: High power consumption.

2. Only 2 Cores: Limited multitasking capability.

3. No support for Wi-Fi 6E and PCIe 4.0.

Recommendations for Laptop Selection

Device Type

- Ultrabook: Only models with a battery of 50+ Wh (e.g., Dell Inspiron 14 5420).

- Business Laptop: Look for models with passive cooling (rare for 28W TDP).

What to Focus On

1. Cooling System: At least one fan + copper heat pipes.

2. Ports: Availability of Thunderbolt 3 for upgrades.

3. Display: Full IPS matrix (not TN!).

Examples of 2025 Models

- Acer Swift 3 (2025): 14" FHD, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD — $499.

- Lenovo V15 G4: 15.6" TN display (downside!), 12GB RAM — $469.

Final Conclusion

The Intel Core i5-7267U in 2025 is a choice for those who:

- Are looking for the cheapest new laptop.

- Do not plan to run "heavy" applications.

- Are willing to accept 5–6 hours of battery life.

Key Benefits:

- Lowest price for new devices.

- Reliability of a proven platform.

- Ability to connect an external graphics card.

Alternative: If your budget allows for an extra $100–150, consider laptops with Ryzen 5 7530U or Core i3-1215U — it would be a wiser investment.

Basic

Label Name

Intel

Platform

Mobile

Launch Date

January 2017

Model Name

The Intel processor number is just one of several factors - along with processor brand, system configurations, and system-level benchmarks - to be considered when choosing the right processor for your computing needs.

i5-7267U

Code Name

Kaby Lake

CPU Specifications

Total Cores

Cores is a hardware term that describes the number of independent central processing units in a single computing component (die or chip).

Total Threads

Where applicable, Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology is only available on Performance-cores.

Basic Frequency

3.10 GHz

Max Turbo Frequency

Max Turbo Frequency is the maximum single-core frequency at which the processor is capable of operating using Intel® Turbo Boost Technology and, if present, Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 and Intel® Thermal Velocity Boost. Frequency is typically measured in gigahertz (GHz), or billion cycles per second.

3.50 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Frequency

3.50 GHz

Intel Turbo Boost Technology

Intel® Turbo Boost Technology dynamically increases the processor's frequency as needed by taking advantage of thermal and power headroom to give you a burst of speed when you need it, and increased energy efficiency when you don’t.

2.0

Intel Hyper-Threading Technology

Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) delivers two processing threads per physical core. Highly threaded applications can get more work done in parallel, completing tasks sooner.

Yes

Technology

Lithography refers to the semiconductor technology used to manufacture an integrated circuit, and is reported in nanometer (nm), indicative of the size of features built on the semiconductor.

14 nm

TDP

28 W

Max. Operating Temperature

Junction Temperature is the maximum temperature allowed at the processor die.

100°C

PCI Express Version

PCI Express Revision is the supported version of the PCI Express standard. Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (or PCIe) is a high-speed serial computer expansion bus standard for attaching hardware devices to a computer. The different PCI Express versions support different data rates.

3.0

Number of PCI Express Lanes

A PCI Express (PCIe) lane consists of two differential signaling pairs, one for receiving data, one for transmitting data, and is the basic unit of the PCIe bus. Max # of PCI Express Lanes is the total number of supported lanes.

Intel 64

Intel® 64 architecture delivers 64-bit computing on server, workstation, desktop and mobile platforms when combined with supporting software.¹ Intel 64 architecture improves performance by allowing systems to address more than 4 GB of both virtual and physical memory.

Yes

Instruction Set

The instruction set is a hard program stored inside the CPU that guides and optimizes CPU operations. With these instruction sets, the CPU can run more efficiently. There are many manufacturers that design CPUs, which results in different instruction sets, such as the 8086 instruction set for the Intel camp and the RISC instruction set for the ARM camp. x86, ARM v8, and MIPS are all codes for instruction sets. Instruction sets can be extended; for example, x86 added 64-bit support to create x86-64. Manufacturers developing CPUs that are compatible with a certain instruction set need authorization from the instruction set patent holder. A typical example is Intel authorizing AMD, enabling the latter to develop CPUs compatible with the x86 instruction set.

64-bit

PCI Express Configurations

PCI Express (PCIe) Configurations describe the available PCIe lane configurations that can be used to link to PCIe devices.

1x4 | 2x2 | 1x2+2x1 and 4x1

Memory Specifications

Memory Type

Intel® processors come in four different types: Single Channel, Dual Channel, Triple Channel, and Flex Mode. Maximum supported memory speed may be lower when populating multiple DIMMs per channel on products that support multiple memory channels.

DDR4-2133 | LPDDR3-1866 | DDR3L-1600

Max Memory Size

Max memory size refers to the maximum memory capacity supported by the processor.

32 GB

Memory Channels

The number of memory channels refers to the bandwidth operation for real world application.

Bus Speed

4 GT/s

Max Memory Bandwidth

Max Memory bandwidth is the maximum rate at which data can be read from or stored into a semiconductor memory by the processor (in GB/s).

34.1 GB/s

ECC Memory Supported

ECC Memory Supported indicates processor support for Error-Correcting Code memory. ECC memory is a type of system memory that can detect and correct common kinds of internal data corruption. Note that ECC memory support requires both processor and chipset support.

GPU Specifications

GPU Name

Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 650

Graphics Base Frequency

Graphics Base frequency refers to the rated/guaranteed graphics render clock frequency in MHz.

300 MHz

Graphics Frequency

Graphics max dynamic frequency refers to the maximum opportunistic graphics render clock frequency (in MHz) that can be supported using Intel® HD Graphics with Dynamic Frequency feature.

1.05 GHz

Graphics Video Max Memory

32 GB

4K Support

Yes | at 60Hz

DirectX Support

DirectX* Support indicates support for a specific version of Microsoft’s collection of APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) for handling multimedia compute tasks.

Max Resolution (HDMI)

Max Resolution (HDMI) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the HDMI interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@30Hz

Max Resolution (DP)

Max Resolution (DP) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor via the DP interface (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your system.

4096x2304@60Hz

Max Resolution (eDP - Integrated Flat Panel)

Max Resolution (Integrated Flat Panel) is the maximum resolution supported by the processor for a device with an integrated flat panel (24bits per pixel & 60Hz). System or device display resolution is dependent on multiple system design factors; actual resolution may be lower on your device.

4096x2304@60Hz

Number of Displays Supported

Graphics Output

Graphics Output defines the interfaces available to communicate with display devices.

eDP/DP/HDMI/DVI

Miscellaneous

Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)

Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) allows one hardware platform to function as multiple “virtual” platforms. It offers improved manageability by limiting downtime and maintaining productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions.

Yes

Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)

Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) continues from the existing support for IA-32 (VT-x) and Itanium® processor (VT-i) virtualization adding new support for I/O-device virtualization. Intel VT-d can help end users improve security and reliability of the systems and also improve performance of I/O devices in virtualized environments.

Yes

Intel Standard Manageability (ISM)

Intel® Standard Manageability is the manageability solution for Intel vPro® Essentials platforms and is a subset of Intel® AMT with out-of-band management over Ethernet and Wi-Fi, but no KVM or new life cycle management features.

Intel® SSE4.1 | Intel® SSE4.2 | Intel® AVX2

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology is an advanced means of enabling high performance while meeting the power-conservation needs of mobile systems. Conventional Intel SpeedStep® Technology switches both voltage and frequency in tandem between high and low levels in response to processor load. Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology builds upon that architecture using design strategies such as Separation between Voltage and Frequency Changes, and Clock Partitioning and Recovery.

Yes

Execute Disable Bit

Execute Disable Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on the server or network.

Yes

Cache

CPU Cache is an area of fast memory located on the processor. Intel® Smart Cache refers to the architecture that allows all cores to dynamically share access to the last level cache.

4 MB

Intel AES New Instructions

Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI) are a set of instructions that enable fast and secure data encryption and decryption. AES-NI are valuable for a wide range of cryptographic applications, for example: applications that perform bulk encryption/decryption, authentication, random number generation, and authenticated encryption.

Yes

Intel Boot Guard

Intel® Device Protection Technology with Boot Guard helps protect the system’s pre-OS environment from viruses and malicious software attacks.

Yes

Intel Clear Video HD Technology

Intel® Clear Video HD Technology, like its predecessor, Intel® Clear Video Technology, is a suite of image decode and processing technologies built into the integrated processor graphics that improve video playback, delivering cleaner, sharper images, more natural, accurate, and vivid colors, and a clear and stable video picture. Intel® Clear Video HD Technology adds video quality enhancements for richer color and more realistic skin tones.

Yes

Intel Clear Video Technology

Yes

Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)

Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT), also known as Second Level Address Translation (SLAT), provides acceleration for memory intensive virtualized applications. Extended Page Tables in Intel® Virtualization Technology platforms reduces the memory and power overhead costs and increases battery life through hardware optimization of page table management.

Yes

Intel InTru 3D Technology

Yes

Intel Flex Memory Access

Yes

Intel OS Guard

Yes

OpenGL Support

OpenGL (Open Graphics Library) is a cross-language, multi-platform API (Application Programming Interface) for rendering 2D and 3D vector graphics.

4.5

Intel Quick Sync Video

Intel® Quick Sync Video delivers fast conversion of video for portable media players, online sharing, and video editing and authoring.

Yes

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6

Single Core Score

934

Geekbench 6

Multi Core Score

1956

Geekbench 5

Single Core Score

858

Geekbench 5

Multi Core Score

2403

Passmark CPU

Single Core Score

1970

Passmark CPU

Multi Core Score

3631

Compared to Other CPU

Geekbench 6 Single Core

Core i5-6500T

1035 +10.8%

Ryzen 3 1200

983 +5.2%

Core i5-7267U

934

Xeon Silver 4114

887 -5%

Xeon D-1553N

829 -11.2%

Geekbench 6 Multi Core

Core i3-7101TE

2368 +21.1%

Core i3-10110U

2116 +8.2%

Core i5-7267U

1956

Core i3-4160T

1775 -9.3%

Core m7-6Y75

1626 -16.9%

Geekbench 5 Single Core

Core i9-10900TE

889 +3.6%

Core i7-4810MQ

874 +1.9%

Core i5-7267U

858

Ryzen 7 1700

840 -2.1%

Core i7-4770HQ

822 -4.2%

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

EPYC 7413

2681 +11.6%

Core i7-4770TE

2554 +6.3%

Core i5-7267U

2403

Core i7-1060G7

2246 -6.5%

Core i7-2920XM

2079 -13.5%

Passmark CPU Single Core

Celeron G5900T

2028 +2.9%

Xeon E5-2697 v3

1999 +1.5%

Core i5-7267U

1970

Xeon E5-2680

1948 -1.1%

Pentium G3440

1917 -2.7%

Passmark CPU Multi Core

Core i7-2710QE

4044 +11.4%

Xeon E5-2603 v3

3817 +5.1%

Core i5-7267U

3631

Core i5-L16G7

3450 -5%

Core i3-4360T

3286 -9.5%