AMD GX-224IJ vs Intel Core i5-3550

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AMD GX-224IJ or AMD GX-224IJ – 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-224IJ 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-224IJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-3550 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3550, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 3
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i 3000
AMD GX-224IJ Name Intel Core i5-3550
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-224IJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-224IJ is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.8 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-3550 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3550 is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
No Overclocking No
2x Cores 4x
2 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-224IJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-224IJ uses the AMD Radeon R4E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-3550 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3550 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2500, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
-- Max. displays --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0 Generation 7
256 Shaders 48
0 Direct X 11.0
2015 Release date Q2/2012
0 nm Technology 22 nm
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
4 Execution units 6
AMD Radeon R4E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
 
 

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 JPEG Decode
No VP8 No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
No VC-1 Decode
No h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 77 W watts.
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
15 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-224IJ 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 i5-3550 is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Ivy Bridge S
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2012
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 213 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
GE220IAVY23AC Part Number --
28 nm Technology 22 nm
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
FP4 Socket LGA 1155
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT