Intel Core i5-670 vs AMD 3015e

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Intel Core i5-670 or Intel Core i5-670 – 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 i5-670 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 i5-670, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The AMD 3015e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2020 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD 3015e, you'll need a motherboard with a FT5 socket.
Intel Core i5 Family AMD E
1 Generation 4
Intel Core i5 600 Group AMD 3000e/Ce
Intel Core i5-670 Name AMD 3015e
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-670 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-670 is 3.46 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.73 GHz.
The AMD 3015e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD 3015e is 1.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.3 GHz.
3.73 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
3.46 GHz Frequency 1.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
None None 1.6 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-670 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-670 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 AMD 3015e has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD 3015e uses the AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
5 Generation 8
Q1/2010 Release date Q1/2018
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.73 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
24 Shaders 192
10.1 Direct X 12
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.6 GHz
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 14 nm
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 3 Graphics
12 Execution units 3
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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

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.
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.0 GB/s Bandwidth --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-1600
pci PCIe pci
No ECC Yes
2 Memory channels 1
 
 

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.
The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 W watts.
73 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 6 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-670 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.
The AMD 3015e is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
LGA 1156 Socket FT5
Q1/2010 Release date Q3/2020
Monolithic Chip design --
Clarkdale Architecture Dali (Zen)
512.0 KB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
305 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 14 nm
4.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
-- Part Number --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems