Intel Core i5-2390T vs AMD Athlon X4 845

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Intel Core i5-2390T or Intel Core i5-2390T – 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 i5-2390T features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-2390T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2016 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Athlon series.
To use the AMD Athlon X4 845, you'll need a motherboard with a FM2+ socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-2390T Name AMD Athlon X4 845
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon
2 Generation 2
Intel Core i 2000 Group AMD Athlon X4 (Carizzo)
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-2390T has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2390T is 2.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon X4 845 is 3.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Frequency 3.5 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 3.8 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-2390T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-2390T uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon X4 845 does not have integrated graphics.
0.65 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
10.1 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 2000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
48 Shaders --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Execution units --
6 Generation --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
 
 

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 / Encode AVC --
Decode VC-1 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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.
2 Memory channels 2
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 34.2 GB/s
DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-2133
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 65 W watts.
-- Tjunction max --
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-2390T is manufactured using a 32 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 Athlon X4 845 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2016
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization None
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge S Architecture Carizzo
32 nm Technology 28 nm
LGA 1155 Socket FM2+
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
184 $ Release price 65 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB