Intel Core i5-8310Y vs AMD Phenom II X4 920

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Intel Core i5-8310Y or Intel Core i5-8310Y – 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 i5-8310Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2019 and belongs to the 8 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-8310Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1515 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 920, you'll need a motherboard with a AM2+ socket.
Intel Core i 8000Y Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
8 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-8310Y Name AMD Phenom II X4 920
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Phenom II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-8310Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-8310Y is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.9 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 920 is 2.8 GHz
4 Threads 4
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-8310Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-8310Y uses the Intel UHD Graphics 617, 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 Phenom II X4 920 does not have integrated graphics.
192 Shaders --
Q4/2018 Release date --
14 nm Technology --
12 Direct X --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units --
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
9.5 Generation --
1.05 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 617 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.
Decode / Encode VP8 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode JPEG --
No AV1 --
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
Decode / Encode VP9 --
Decode / Encode 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 34.2 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
DDR3L-1600, LPDDR3-2133 Memory type DDR2-1066
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
34.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 7 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.
7 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 125 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-8310Y 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 Phenom II X4 920 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2019 Release date Q1/2009
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
14 nm Technology 45 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
280 $ Release price --
Amber Lake Y Architecture Deneb (K10)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
BGA 1515 Socket AM2+
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes