Intel Core i5-6585R vs AMD A8-3550MX

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Intel Core i5-6585R or Intel Core i5-6585R – 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 i5-6585R features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6585R, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket.
The AMD A8-3550MX features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-3550MX, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1 socket.
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD A6-3000M
6 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i5-6585R Name AMD A8-3550MX
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6585R has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6585R is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD A8-3550MX has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-3550MX is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
4 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.7 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6585R has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6585R uses the Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580, which has 576 texture shaders
and 72 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-3550MX has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-3550MX uses the AMD Radeon HD 6620G, which has 400 texture shaders
and 5 execution units.
576 Shaders 400
Q3/2015 Release date Q2/2011
14 nm Technology 32 nm
12.0 Direct X 11
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
72 Execution units 5
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
9 Generation 3
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 580 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6620G
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
No ECC No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6585R 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 A8-3550MX is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q4/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Skylake S Architecture Llano (K10)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1440 Socket FS1
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes