Intel Core i5-6500T vs AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G

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Intel Core i5-6500T or Intel Core i5-6500T – 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 i5-6500T features 4 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 i5-6500T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2018 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G, you'll need a motherboard with a AM4 (PGA 1331) socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD Ryzen 2000G
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i5-6500T Name AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Ryzen 3 PRO
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6500T has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6500T is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.1 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.7 GHz.
2.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 3.65 GHz
3.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.7 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.5 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 CPU Cores 4
No Overclocking Yes
No Hyperthreading No
4x Cores 4x
4 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6500T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6500T uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G uses the AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology 14 nm
12 Direct X 12
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
24 Execution units 8
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 8 Graphics
192 Shaders 512
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 1.1 GHz
9 Generation 8
-- 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.
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 46.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2133, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR4-2933
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth 46.9 GB/s
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
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.
None TDP down 46 W
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
-- Tjunction max 95 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6500T 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
14 nm Technology 14 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
-- Part Number --
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
Q3/2015 Release date Q1/2018
-- Release price 95 $
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
LGA 1151 Socket AM4 (PGA 1331)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Skylake S Architecture Raven Ridge (Zen)
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
11065
11065
Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
9394
9394

Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3587
3587
Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2796
2796

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
3367
3367
Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
3068
3068

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
2750
2750
Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
2449
2449

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G
4C 4T @ 3.5 GHz
1089
1089
Intel Core i5-6500T
4C 4T @ 2.5 GHz
1056
1056

Intel Core i5-6500T and AMD Ryzen 3 PRO 2200G in leaderboards