Intel Core i3-5005U vs AMD GX-420GI

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i3-5005U or Intel Core i3-5005U – 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 i3-5005U 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 i3 series.
To use the Intel Core i3-5005U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD GX-420GI features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 0 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-420GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD GX-420
5 Generation 0
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i3-5005U Name AMD GX-420GI
Intel Core i3 Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i3-5005U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-5005U is 2.0 GHz
The AMD GX-420GI has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-420GI is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 4
None None 2.2 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i3-5005U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i3-5005U 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 GX-420GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-420GI uses the AMD Radeon R7E, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
192 Shaders 384
Q1/2015 Release date 2014
14 nm Technology 0 nm
11.2 Direct X 0
16.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 6
0.3 GHz GPU frequency 0.63 GHz
8 Generation 3
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel HD Graphics 5500 GPU name AMD Radeon R7E
 
 

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 No
Decode JPEG No
No AV1 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC No
Decode / Encode h264 No
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 DDR4-1866
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 30.0 GB/s
 
 

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 16 W watts.
10 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 16 W
105 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i3-5005U 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 3.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD GX-420GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q1/2015 Release date Q2/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
-- Release price --
Broadwell U Architecture Brown Falcon (Excavator)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
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 GE420GAAY43KA
BGA 1168 Socket FP4
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1197
1197
AMD GX-420GI
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
808
808

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
1082
1082
AMD GX-420GI
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
857
857

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
630
630
AMD GX-420GI
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
408
408

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i3-5005U
2C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
505
505
AMD GX-420GI
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
358
358