Intel Core i5-655K vs MediaTek Helio G96

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-655K or Intel Core i5-655K – 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 i5-655K features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-655K, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
Intel Core i5 600 Group
1 Generation --
Desktop / Server Segment --
Intel Core i5-655K Name MediaTek Helio G96
Intel Core i5 Family
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-655K has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-655K is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
4 Threads --
2x Cores None
2 CPU Cores --
normal Core architecture --
Yes Hyperthreading No
Yes Overclocking No
3.46 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
3.2 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-655K has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-655K uses the Intel HD Graphics (Westmere), which has 24 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The MediaTek Helio G96 does not have integrated graphics.
24 Shaders --
Q1/2010 Release date --
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
5 Generation --
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name
 
 

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

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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels --
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 73 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.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-655K 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 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
Q1/2010 Release date --
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions
32 nm Technology --
Monolithic Chip design --
177 $ Release price --
Clarkdale Architecture --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1156 Socket
512.0 KB L2-Cache 0 bytes