Intel Core i5-2320 vs AMD A10-7870K

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-2320 or Intel Core i5-2320 – 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 Intel Core i5-2320 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2320, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A10-7870K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A10-7870K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A10-7000
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-2320 Name AMD A10-7870K
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2320 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2320 is 3.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The AMD A10-7870K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A10-7870K is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.1 GHz
None None 4.1 GHz
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 4
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.9 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2320 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A10-7870K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A10-7870K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
32 nm Technology 28 nm
10.1 Direct X 12
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2014
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.86 GHz
6 Execution units 8
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Kaveri)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
6 Generation 6
48 Shaders 512
-- 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
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No AV1 No
No VP8 No
No VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
 
 

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC Yes
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-2133
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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.
-- Tjunction max --
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A10-7870K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
177 $ Release price 135 $
32 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FM2+
-- Part Number --
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Q3/2011 Release date Q2/2015