CPU comparison with benchmarks
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AMD Athlon II X4 615e or AMD Athlon II X4 615e – 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 X4 615e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series. To use the AMD Athlon II X4 615e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket. The Intel Core i5-12500H features 12 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 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 i5-12500H, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
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AMD Athlon II |
Family |
Intel Core i5 |
Desktop / Server |
Segment |
Mobile |
AMD Athlon II X4 615e |
Name |
Intel Core i5-12500H |
AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus) |
Group |
Intel Core i 12000H |
1 |
Generation |
12 |
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CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 615e is 2.5 GHz The Intel Core i5-12500H has 12 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the A-Core is 2.8 GHz. The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator. Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
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4x |
Cores |
None |
None |
None |
4.5 GHz |
None |
None |
1.8 GHz |
2.5 GHz |
Frequency |
None |
4 |
CPU Cores |
12 |
No |
Hyperthreading |
Yes |
4 |
Threads |
16 |
None |
None |
2.8 GHz |
normal |
Core architecture |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
None |
None |
8x Gracemont |
None |
None |
4x Golden Cove |
No |
Overclocking |
No |
None |
None |
3.3 GHz |
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Internal Graphics |
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e does not have integrated graphics. The Intel Core i5-12500H has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i5-12500H uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake), which has 640 texture shaders and 80 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) |
1.3 GHz |
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Release date |
Q1/2022 |
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Execution units |
80 |
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Direct X |
12.1 |
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Max. displays |
-- |
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Shaders |
640 |
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GPU name |
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 80 (Alder Lake) |
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GPU frequency |
0.4 GHz |
0 bytes |
Max. GPU Memory |
32.0 GB |
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Generation |
13 |
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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 |
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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 64.0 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 |
64.0 GB |
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Bandwidth |
76.8 GB/s |
DDR3-1333 |
Memory type |
DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200 |
pci |
PCIe |
pci |
2 |
Memory channels |
2 |
No |
ECC |
No |
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Thermal Management |
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
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None |
TDP (PL2) |
115 W |
45 W |
TDP (PL1 / PBP) |
45 W |
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Tjunction max |
100 °C |
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Technical details |
The AMD Athlon II X4 615e 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 i5-12500H 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 |
Q3/2010 |
Release date |
Q1/2022 |
AM3 |
Socket |
BGA 1744 |
2.0 MB |
L2-Cache |
9.0 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 |
-- |
Propus |
Architecture |
Alder Lake H |
AMD-V |
Virtualization |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
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Release price |
311 $ |
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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