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.
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i5 600
3 Generation 1
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.
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 3.33 GHz
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
 
 

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 nm Technology 32 nm
0 Direct X 10.1
2015 Release date Q1/2010
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
2 Execution units 12
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0 Generation 5
128 Shaders 24
-- 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.
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AVC Decode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
No VC-1 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No JPEG No
No h264 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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
1 Memory channels 2
 
 

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.
10 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max --
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.
-- Release price 193 $
28 nm Technology 32 nm
FP4 Socket LGA 1156
GE215JAWY23AC Part Number --
0 bytes L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Chip design Monolithic
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Clarkdale
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
1.0 MB L2-Cache 512.0 KB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Q2/2016 Release date Q1/2010