Intel Core i5-5350U | Thin & Light Laptops | 2 cores/4 threads, 15W TDP (low power), BGA1168 socket | ▲ Long battery life (up to 10 hours)▲ Compact design for ultrabooks | ▲ Less suited for multi-threaded tasks (e.g., video editing)▲ Non-upgradable (soldered) |
Intel Core i7-5500U | Multitasking Laptops | 2 cores/4 threads, 15W TDP, Base: 2.4 GHz (Boost: 2.7 GHz▲12.5% faster than i5) | ▲ Better multitasking performance▲ Turbo Boost for quick tasks | ▲ Limited core count for heavy workloads▲ Cooling constraints in compact designs |
Intel Core i7-5557U | Performance Ultrabooks | 2 cores/4 threads, 25W TDP, Base: 2.7 GHz (Boost: 3.1 GHz▲▲12.5% faster than i7-5500U) | ▲ Higher sustained performance for productivity▲ Improved thermal headroom | ▲ Higher power draw reduces battery life▲ Still 2-core bottleneck for pro apps |
Intel Core i7-5700HQ | Gaming/Workstation Laptops | 4 cores/8 threads, 35W TDP, Base: 2.7 GHz (Boost: 3.5 GHz▲▲▲44% more cores than U-series) | ▲▲▲ Superior multi-threaded performance▲ Better gaming/frame rates | ▲▲▲ Requires robust cooling (noisier)▲▲ Higher power consumption▲▲ Non-upgradable |
Intel Core i7-5950HQ | High-End Gaming/Professional Laptops | 4 cores/8 threads, 47W TDP, Base: 2.6 GHz (Boost: 3.7 GHz▲▲▲▲22% higher boost than i7-5700HQ) | ▲▲▲▲ Peak performance for 3D rendering/games▲▲▲ Overclocking support | ▲▲▲▲ Demands advanced cooling▲▲▲▲ Shorter battery life▲▲▲▲ Heavier chassis requirements |
Intel SR26A | Ruggedized/Industrial Laptops | 2 cores/4 threads, 10W TDP (▲▲▲▲ 33% lower than i5-5350U), Enhanced thermal tolerance | ▲▲▲▲ Extreme durability in harsh environments▲▲▲▲ Ultra-low power consumption | ▲▲▲▲ Slower clock speeds (2.0 GHz base)▲▲▲▲ Limited to basic workloads |