Intel Core i5-3475S vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 205

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-3475S or Intel Core i5-3475S – 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 i5-3475S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3475S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i5-3475S Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 205
Intel Core i5 Family
3 Generation --
Intel Core i 3000 Group
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3475S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3475S is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture --
2.9 GHz Frequency None
4 Threads --
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores --
4x Cores None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3475S has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3475S uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 205 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
11.0 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name
22 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
16 Execution units --
7 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels --
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type
 
 

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.
-- Tjunction max --
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3475S is manufactured using a 22 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.
Q2/2012 Release date --
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge S Architecture --
22 nm Technology --
LGA 1155 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes