Intel Core i7-2655LE vs AMD A6-5350M

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Intel Core i7-2655LE or Intel Core i7-2655LE – 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 i7-2655LE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2655LE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A6-5350M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A6-5350M, you'll need a motherboard with a FS1r2 socket.
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD A6-5000M
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-2655LE Name AMD A6-5350M
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2655LE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2655LE is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.9 GHz.
The AMD A6-5350M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A6-5350M is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
None None 3.5 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.2 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2655LE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2655LE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 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 A6-5350M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A6-5350M uses the AMD Radeon HD 8450G, which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.72 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
10.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
12 Execution units 3
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8450G
96 Shaders 192
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.53 GHz
6 Generation 5
-- Max. displays --
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1600
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 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 35 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2655LE 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 A6-5350M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
32 nm Technology 32 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
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Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
280 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
BGA 1023 Socket FS1r2
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Richland (Piledriver)