AMD A4-1200 vs Intel Core i5-2515E

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AMD A4-1200 or AMD A4-1200 – 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 AMD A4-1200 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 7 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-1200, you'll need a motherboard with a FT3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2515E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2515E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD A4-1200 Name Intel Core i5-2515E
AMD A4-1000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
7 Generation 2
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A4-1200 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-1200 is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2515E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2515E is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
Yes Overclocking No
None None 3.1 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A4-1200 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-1200 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8180, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2515E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2515E uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
0.23 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
2 Execution units 6
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
5 Generation 6
11.1 Direct X 10.1
28 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 8180 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
 
 

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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3L-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 3.9 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 35 W watts.
3.9 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A4-1200 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2515E is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
1.0 MB L3-Cache 3.0 MB
Q2/2013 Release date Q1/2011
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
FT3 Socket BGA 1023
Temash (Jaguar) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
28 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)