AMD GX-215JJ vs Intel Core i5-660

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AMD GX-215JJ or AMD GX-215JJ – 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 GX-215JJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-215JJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-660 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-660, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
3 Generation 1
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i5 600
AMD GX-215JJ Name Intel Core i5-660
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-215JJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-215JJ is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-660 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-660 is 3.33 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-215JJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-215JJ uses the AMD Radeon R2E, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-660 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-660 uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0 Generation 5
128 Shaders 24
-- Max. displays --
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
2 Execution units 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0 Direct X 10.1
0 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
2015 Release date Q1/2010
 
 

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

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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 73 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP up None
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-215JJ is manufactured using a 28 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 i5-660 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
GE215JAWY23AC Part Number --
FP4 Socket LGA 1156
-- Release price 193 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
1.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Clarkdale
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
28 nm Technology 32 nm
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2010