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 GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i 3000
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 3
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.
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
2 Threads 4
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
 
 

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.
0 Direct X 11.0
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
4 Execution units 6
0 Generation 7
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.15 GHz
2015 Release date Q2/2012
AMD Radeon R4E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2500
256 Shaders 48
-- Max. displays --
0 nm Technology 22 nm
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
 
 

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.
No h264 Decode / Encode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No AV1 No
No JPEG Decode
No VP8 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.
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
pci PCIe pci
-- 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.
-- Tjunction max --
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 77 W
15 W TDP up None
 
 

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.
GE220IAVY23AC Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 213 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2012
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
FP4 Socket LGA 1155
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Ivy Bridge S
28 nm Technology 22 nm
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX