CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD Athlon II X3 425 or AMD Athlon II X3 425 – 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 Athlon II X3 425 features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2009 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series. To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket. The Intel Core i5-12500TE features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i5 series. To use the Intel Core i5-12500TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1700 socket.
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AMD Athlon II |
Family |
Intel Core i5 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Desktop / Server |
AMD Athlon II X3 425 |
Name |
Intel Core i5-12500TE |
AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) |
Group |
Intel Core i 12000 |
1 |
Generation |
12 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425 has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425 is 2.7 GHz The Intel Core i5-12500TE has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-12500TE is 1.9 GHz and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
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3x |
Cores |
6x Golden Cove |
None |
None |
3.0 GHz |
2.7 GHz |
Frequency |
1.9 GHz |
3 |
CPU Cores |
6 |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
3 |
Threads |
12 |
normal |
Core architecture |
normal |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
None |
None |
4.3 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425 does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-12500TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500TE uses the Intel UHD Graphics 770, which has 256 texture shaders and 32 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
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GPU (Turbo) |
1.45 GHz |
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Release date |
Q4/2021 |
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Execution units |
32 |
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Direct X |
12 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
256 |
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GPU name |
Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
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GPU frequency |
0.3 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
64.0 GB |
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Generation |
11 |
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Technology |
10 nm |
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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AI specifications |
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AI hardware |
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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.
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VP8 |
Decode / Encode |
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VP9 |
Decode / Encode |
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AVC |
Decode / Encode |
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h264 |
Decode / Encode |
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JPEG |
Decode / Encode |
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VC-1 |
Decode |
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AV1 |
Decode |
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h265 / HEVC (8 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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h265 / HEVC (10 bit) |
Decode / Encode |
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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. The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No |
AES-NI |
Yes |
16.0 GB |
Max. Memory |
128.0 GB |
21.3 GB/s |
Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, DDR5-4800 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
Yes |
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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 35 W watts.
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None |
TDP (PL2) |
74 W |
95 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
35 W |
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD Athlon II X3 425 is manufactured using a 45 nm process. A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i5-12500TE is manufactured using a 10 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 18.0 MB cache.
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Technical data sheet |
Documents |
Technical data sheet |
Q3/2009 |
Release date |
Q1/2022 |
AM3 |
Socket |
LGA 1700 |
1.5 MB |
L2-Cache |
7.5 MB |
0 bytes |
L3-Cache |
18.0 MB |
Windows 10, Linux |
Operating systems |
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
Instruction set (ISA) |
x86-64 (64 bit) |
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Part Number |
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Rana |
Architecture |
Alder Lake S |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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Release price |
205 $ |
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! |
ISA extensions |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX2+ |
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Chip design |
Monolithic |
45 nm |
Technology |
10 nm |
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