AMD G-T48L vs Intel Core i5-2500k

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AMD G-T48L or AMD G-T48L – 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 G-T48L features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Core i5-2500k 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 i5-2500k, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD G Group Intel Core i 2000
1 Generation 2
AMD G-T48L Name Intel Core i5-2500k
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T48L has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T48L is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500k is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2 Threads 4
None None 3.7 GHz
None None 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
1.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T48L does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2500k has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2500k uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Direct X 10.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Execution units 12
-- Release date Q1/2011
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
-- Shaders 96
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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.
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- VP8 No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- JPEG No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- AV1 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.
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1333
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 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 95 W watts.
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T48L is manufactured using a 40 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 i5-2500k is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
40 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Part Number --
-- Chip design Monolithic
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
-- Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Socket LGA 1155
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
 
 

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