AMD Athlon II X3 425e vs Intel Core i5-2380P

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AMD Athlon II X3 425e or AMD Athlon II X3 425e – 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 AMD Athlon II X3 425e features 3 processor cores and has the capability to manage 3 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X3 425e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
The Intel Core i5-2380P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2380P, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
AMD Athlon II Family Intel Core i5
1 Generation 2
AMD Athlon II X3 425e Name Intel Core i5-2380P
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
AMD Athlon II X3 (Rana) Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e has 3 CPU cores and can calculate 3 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X3 425e is 2.7 GHz
The Intel Core i5-2380P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2380P is 3.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3 CPU Cores 4
None None 3.4 GHz
3x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.1 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i5-2380P does not have integrated graphics.
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0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
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GPU name
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 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.
No AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
16.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
No ECC No
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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 95 W watts.
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45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Athlon II X3 425e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i5-2380P is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
45 nm Technology 32 nm
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Rana Architecture Sandy Bridge S
AM3 Socket LGA 1155
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
-- Chip design Monolithic
1.5 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
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Q2/2011 Release date Q1/2012
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Release price 187 $