Intel Core i5-5250U vs AMD Phenom II X4 910

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-5250U or Intel Core i5-5250U – 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 i5-5250U 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 i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-5250U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1168 socket.
The AMD Phenom II X4 910 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2009 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD Phenom II series.
To use the AMD Phenom II X4 910, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-5250U Name AMD Phenom II X4 910
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Phenom II
5 Generation 4
Intel Core i 5000U Group AMD Phenom II - 800/900
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-5250U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-5250U is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The AMD Phenom II X4 910 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X4 910 is 2.6 GHz
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
1.6 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
4 Threads 4
2.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-5250U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-5250U uses the Intel HD Graphics 6000, which has 384 texture shaders
and 48 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Phenom II X4 910 does not have integrated graphics.
0.3 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2015 Release date --
11.2 Direct X --
Intel HD Graphics 6000 GPU name
14 nm Technology --
-- Max. displays --
384 Shaders --
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
48 Execution units --
8 Generation --
1.0 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 --
Decode VP8 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
Decode JPEG --
No AV1 --
 
 

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.
2 Memory channels 2
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1600, LPDDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066
 
 

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 95 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max --
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
9.5 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-5250U 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 Phenom II X4 910 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q1/2015 Release date Q1/2009
-- Part Number --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Broadwell U Architecture Deneb (K10)
14 nm Technology 45 nm
BGA 1168 Socket AM3
Windows 10, Linux 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)
3.0 MB L3-Cache 6.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
5638
5638
AMD Phenom II X4 910
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
4862
4862

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
2816
2816
AMD Phenom II X4 910
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
1388
1388

Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-5250U
2C 4T @ 1.6 GHz
264
264
AMD Phenom II X4 910
4C 4T @ 2.6 GHz
263
263