Intel Core i5-3317U vs AMD A8-6410

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-3317U or Intel Core i5-3317U – 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 i5-3317U features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 3 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-3317U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A8-6410 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A8-6410, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-3317U Name AMD A8-6410
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
3 Generation 3
Intel Core i 3000U Group AMD A8-6000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-3317U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-3317U is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
The AMD A8-6410 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A8-6410 is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
2.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.4 GHz
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture normal
1.7 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
4 Threads 4
None None 2.4 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-3317U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-3317U uses the Intel HD Graphics 4000, which has 128 texture shaders
and 16 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD A8-6410 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A8-6410 uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 128 (Beema), which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2014
11.0 Direct X 12
Intel HD Graphics 4000 GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 128 (Beema)
22 nm Technology 28 nm
-- Max. displays --
128 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
16 Execution units 2
7 Generation 6
1.05 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
Decode VC-1 Decode
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

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 25.6 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 Yes
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3L-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 15 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-3317U is manufactured using a 22 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 A8-6410 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q2/2012 Release date Q2/2014
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
Monolithic Chip design --
Ivy Bridge U Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
22 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1023 Socket AM1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
225 $ Release price --
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
 
 

Benchmarks

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

AMD A8-6410
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
2501
2501
Intel Core i5-3317U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1995
1995

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3317U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
1157
1157
AMD A8-6410
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
746
746

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-3317U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
585
585
AMD A8-6410
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
485
485

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-3317U
2C 4T @ 1.7 GHz
532
532
AMD A8-6410
4C 4T @ 2.0 GHz
256
256