AMD A8-7670K vs Intel Core i5-2400S

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AMD A8-7670K or AMD A8-7670K – 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 A8-7670K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7670K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
The Intel Core i5-2400S features 4 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 i5-2400S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD A Family Intel Core i5
AMD A8-7000 Group Intel Core i 2000
AMD A8-7670K Name Intel Core i5-2400S
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
4 Generation 2
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD A8-7670K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7670K is 3.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-2400S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400S is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
3.6 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD A8-7670K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7670K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-2400S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400S uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri) GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
384 Shaders 48
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Direct X 10.1
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation 6
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2011
0.76 GHz GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
6 Execution units 6
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 VP8 No
Decode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode AVC Decode / Encode
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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-2133 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
Yes ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 65 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD A8-7670K 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2400S is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Chip design Monolithic
28 nm Technology 32 nm
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Kaveri (Steamroller) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2015 Release date Q1/2011
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
FM2+ Socket LGA 1155
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
120 $ Release price --