AMD Athlon II X4 651K vs Intel Core i5-4402EC

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AMD Athlon II X4 651K or AMD Athlon II X4 651K – 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 651K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X4 651K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4402EC features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4402EC, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
AMD Athlon II X4 651K Name Intel Core i5-4402EC
2 Generation 4
AMD Athlon II X4 (Llano) Group Intel Core i 4000
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X4 651K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 651K is 3.0 GHz
The Intel Core i5-4402EC has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4402EC is 2.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
3.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
Yes Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X4 651K does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-4402EC has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4402EC uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.9 GHz
-- Shaders 160
-- Max. displays --
-- Release date Q2/2013
-- Technology 22 nm
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
-- Execution units 20
-- Generation 7.5
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
-- Direct X 11.1
 
 

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

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 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
No AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 100 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 27 W watts.
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
100 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 27 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X4 651K is manufactured using a 32 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 i5-4402EC is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Llano Architecture Haswell S
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
32 nm Technology 22 nm
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q4/2011 Release date Q1/2014
4.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
FM1 Socket BGA 1364
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux