Intel Core i5-4360U vs AMD C-50

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Intel Core i5-4360U or Intel Core i5-4360U – 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 i5-4360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2013 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD C-50 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-50, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD C
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 4000U Group AMD C
4 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-4360U Name AMD C-50
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-4360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4360U is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The AMD C-50 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-50 is 1.0 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-4360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4360U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5000, which has 320 texture shaders
and 40 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD C-50 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-50 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
22 nm Technology 40 nm
11.1 Direct X 11
Q2/2013 Release date Q4/2010
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.2 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
40 Execution units 1
Intel HD Graphics 5000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
7.5 Generation 3
320 Shaders 80
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 9 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-4360U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD C-50 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
-- Release price --
22 nm Technology 40 nm
BGA 1168 Socket BGA 413
-- Part Number --
3.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Haswell U Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Q3/2013 Release date Q1/2011