AMD A6-7480 vs Intel Core i5-655K
Comparative analysis of AMD A6-7480 and Intel Core i5-655K processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Compatibility, Peripherals, Graphics interfaces, Security & Reliability, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization. Benchmark processor performance analysis: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-7480
- Around 109727% higher clock speed: 3800 MHz vs 3.46 GHz
- A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 32 nm
- 2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later
- Around 12% lower typical power consumption: 65 Watt vs 73 Watt
- Around 8% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1558 vs 1446
Specifications (specs) | |
Maximum frequency | 3800 MHz vs 3.46 GHz |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm vs 32 nm |
L2 cache | 1 MB vs 256 KB (per core) |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt vs 73 Watt |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1558 vs 1446 |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-655K
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more threads: 4 vs 2
- Around 10% better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 2017 vs 1836
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of threads | 4 vs 2 |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - CPU mark | 2017 vs 1836 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD A6-7480
CPU 2: Intel Core i5-655K
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD A6-7480 | Intel Core i5-655K |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1558 | 1446 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1836 | 2017 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 2510 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 4869 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD A6-7480 | Intel Core i5-655K | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Excavator | Clarkdale |
Place in performance rating | 1575 | 1145 |
Processor Number | A6-7480 | i5-655K |
Vertical segment | Desktop | Desktop |
Launch date | May 2010 | |
Price now | $59.99 | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Discontinued | |
Value for money (0-100) | 16.69 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 3500 MHz | 3.20 GHz |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 256 KB (per core) |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum frequency | 3800 MHz | 3.46 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 2 |
Number of threads | 2 | 4 |
Bus Speed | 2.5 GT/s DMI | |
Die size | 81 mm2 | |
L1 cache | 64 KB (per core) | |
L3 cache | 4096 KB (shared) | |
Maximum core temperature | 72.6°C | |
Transistor count | 382 million | |
Unlocked | ||
VID voltage range | 0.6500V-1.4000V | |
Memory |
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ECC memory support | ||
Supported memory types | DDR3-800, DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 | DDR3 1066/1333 |
Max memory channels | 2 | |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 21 GB/s | |
Maximum memory size | 16.38 GB | |
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 900 MHz | 733 MHz |
Processor graphics | Radeon R5 Graphics | Intel HD Graphics |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FM2+ | FCLGA1156 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 65 Watt | 73 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm | |
Peripherals |
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PCI Express revision | 3.0 | 2.0 |
Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | |
PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8 | |
Graphics interfaces |
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Number of displays supported | 2 | |
Security & Reliability |
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Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) | ||
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® SSE4.2 | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Physical Address Extensions (PAE) | 36-bit | |
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |