Intel Core i5-2510E vs AMD A4-6320

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Intel Core i5-2510E or Intel Core i5-2510E – 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 i5-2510E features 2 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 i5-2510E, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The AMD A4-6320 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-6320, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2 socket.
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2510E Name AMD A4-6320
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD A4-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2510E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2510E is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD A4-6320 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-6320 is 3.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.0 GHz.
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
None None 4.0 GHz
2x Cores 2x
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2510E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2510E 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 A4-6320 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-6320 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8370D, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
6 Execution units 2
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
32 nm Technology 32 nm
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X 11.2
-- Max. displays --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
48 Shaders 128
6 Generation 5
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8370D
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2510E 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-6320 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
32 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 45 $
PGA 988 Socket FM2
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2014
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Monolithic Chip design --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes