Intel Core i5-2320 vs AMD A8-7650K

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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 A8-7650K features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-7650K, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A8-7000
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i5-2320 Name AMD A8-7650K
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
 
 

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 A8-7650K has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-7650K is 3.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
3.0 GHz Frequency 3.3 GHz
No Hyperthreading No
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
None None 3.8 GHz
4x Cores 4x
 
 

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 A8-7650K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-7650K uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri), which has 384 texture shaders
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 12
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.72 GHz
6 Generation 6
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2015
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 Execution units 6
-- Max. displays --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 384 (Kaveri)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
48 Shaders 384
 
 

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 AV1 No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No VP8 No
No VP9 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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

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.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

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 A8-7650K is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
LGA 1155 Socket FM2+
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Q3/2011 Release date Q1/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
177 $ Release price 95 $
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Kaveri (Steamroller)
32 nm Technology 28 nm
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