Intel Core i5-2400S vs AMD A4-6210

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Intel Core i5-2400S or Intel Core i5-2400S – 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 i5-2400S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2400S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD A4-6210 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6210, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i5-2400S Name AMD A4-6210
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A4-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2400S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2400S is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.3 GHz.
The AMD A4-6210 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6210 is 1.8 GHz
3.3 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.8 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2400S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2400S 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 A4-6210 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6210 uses the AMD Radeon R3 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
6 Execution units 2
6 Generation 6
10.1 Direct X 12
48 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
32 nm Technology 28 nm
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2014
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon R3 (Beema)
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP9 No
No JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 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
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 15 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2400S 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 A4-6210 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
6.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2014
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
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Sandy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1155 Socket AM1
Monolithic Chip design --