Intel Core i5-6360U vs AMD FX-4350

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Intel Core i5-6360U or Intel Core i5-6360U – 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 i5-6360U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6360U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1356 socket.
The AMD FX-4350 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4350, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
6 Generation 2
Intel Core i5 Family AMD FX
Intel Core i 6000U Group AMD FX-4300
Intel Core i5-6360U Name AMD FX-4350
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6360U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6360U is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD FX-4350 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4350 is 4.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.3 GHz.
2 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 4
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.3 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 4.2 GHz
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking Yes
Yes Hyperthreading No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 4.3 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6360U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6360U uses the Intel Iris Graphics 540, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD FX-4350 does not have integrated graphics.
9 Generation --
Q3/2015 Release date --
-- Max. displays --
48 Execution units --
384 Shaders --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
14 nm Technology --
Intel Iris Graphics 540 GPU name
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Direct X --
 
 

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

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 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1866
Yes AES-NI Yes
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC Yes
pci PCIe pci
 
 

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 125 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6360U is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD FX-4350 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2013
Skylake U Architecture Vishera (Bulldozer)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1356 Socket AM3+
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 100 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes