Apple A5 vs Intel Core2 Duo E7500

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Apple A5 or Apple A5 – 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 Apple A5 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Apple A series series.
The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core2 Duo series.
To use the Intel Core2 Duo E7500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 775 socket.
Apple A series Family Intel Core2 Duo
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
5 Generation 2
Apple A5 Name Intel Core2 Duo E7500
Apple A5/A5X Group Intel Core 2 Duo E7000/E8000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Apple A5 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Apple A5 is 1.0 GHz
The Intel Core2 Duo E7500 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core2 Duo E7500 is 2.93 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
1.0 GHz Frequency 2.93 GHz
2x Cortex-A9 Cores 2x
2 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Apple A5 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Apple A5 uses the PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores), which has 32 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 Core2 Duo E7500 does not have integrated graphics.
4 Execution units --
-- Generation --
10 Direct X --
32 Shaders --
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.2 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
Q1/2012 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
-- GPU (Turbo) --
PowerVR SGX543MP2 (2 Cores) GPU name
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 1.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 6.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
No ECC No
No AES-NI No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
6.4 GB/s Bandwidth --
LPDDR2-800 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

Thermal Management

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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
None TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Apple A5 is manufactured using a 32 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 Core2 Duo E7500 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
0 bytes L3-Cache 0 bytes
iOS Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
ISA extensions SSE3, MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE 4.1
ARMv7-A32 (32 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2009
1.0 MB L2-Cache 3.0 MB
None Virtualization VT-x
APL 0498 Part Number --
A5 Architecture Wolfdale (Penryn)
32 nm Technology 45 nm
Socket LGA 775
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic