Intel Core i5-2515E vs AMD Phenom II X2 565

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Intel Core i5-2515E or Intel Core i5-2515E – 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 i5-2515E 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 i5-2515E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X2 565 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2010 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X2 565, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2515E Name AMD Phenom II X2 565
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD Phenom II - 545
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2515E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2515E is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X2 565 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X2 565 is 3.4 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
Yes Hyperthreading No
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2515E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2515E 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 Phenom II X2 565 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
6 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
48 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
6 Generation --
0.85 GHz GPU frequency --
32 nm Technology --
 
 

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

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.
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

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 80 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 80 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2515E 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 Phenom II X2 565 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Monolithic Chip design --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
BGA 1023 Socket AM3
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Callisto (K10)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology 45 nm