Intel Core i7-5500U vs AMD G-T56E

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Intel Core i7-5500U or Intel Core i7-5500U – 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 i7-5500U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-5500U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD G-T56E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD G
5 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-5500U Name AMD G-T56E
Intel Core i7 Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-5500U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-5500U is 2.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD G-T56E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T56E is 1.65 GHz
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.4 GHz Frequency 1.65 GHz
2.9 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-5500U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-5500U uses the Intel HD Graphics 5500, 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 G-T56E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T56E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
192 Shaders 80
Q1/2015 Release date Q4/2010
14 nm Technology 40 nm
11.2 Direct X 11
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 1
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
8 Generation 3
0.95 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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 25.6 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
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 18 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-5500U 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 G-T56E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2012
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
14 nm Technology 40 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Broadwell U Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 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 1168 Socket
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes