AMD GX-215JJ vs Intel Core i5-4220Y

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AMD GX-215JJ or AMD GX-215JJ – 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 GX-215JJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-215JJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i5-4220Y features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-4220Y, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX-215JJ Name Intel Core i5-4220Y
AMD G Family Intel Core i5
3 Generation 4
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i 4000Y
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-215JJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-215JJ is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i5-4220Y has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4220Y is 1.6 GHz
2.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-215JJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-215JJ uses the AMD Radeon R2E, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i5-4220Y has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-4220Y uses the Intel HD Graphics 4200, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.2 GHz
2015 Release date Q2/2013
0 Direct X 11.1
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4200
0 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 160
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
2 Execution units 20
0 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.85 GHz
 
 

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.
No AVC Decode / Encode
No VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h264 Decode / Encode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No JPEG 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 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
1 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 6 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 11.5 W watts.
10 W TDP up None
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
6 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 11.5 W
None TDP down 6 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-215JJ is manufactured using a 28 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 i5-4220Y is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache.
Q2/2016 Release date Q2/2014
GE215JAWY23AC Part Number --
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
-- Chip design Monolithic
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Haswell Y
28 nm Technology 22 nm
FP4 Socket BGA 1168
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
0 bytes L3-Cache 3.0 MB