Intel Core i5-6500 vs AMD A4-3300

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i5-6500 or Intel Core i5-6500 – 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 i5-6500 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2015 and belongs to the 6 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-6500, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1151 socket.
The AMD A4-3300 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-3300, you'll need a motherboard with a FM1 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-6500 Name AMD A4-3300
Intel Core i5 Family AMD A
6 Generation 1
Intel Core i 6000 Group AMD A4-3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-6500 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-6500 is 3.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD A4-3300 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-3300 is 2.5 GHz
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
No Overclocking Yes
normal Core architecture normal
3.2 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
4 Threads 2
3.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Hyperthreading No
4 CPU Cores 2
4x Cores 2x
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-6500 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i5-6500 uses the Intel HD Graphics 530, 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 A4-3300 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-3300 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6410D, which has 160 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.44 GHz
Q3/2015 Release date Q4/2010
12 Direct X 11
Intel HD Graphics 530 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6410D
14 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 160
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
24 Execution units 2
9 Generation 3
1.15 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
Decode VP9 No
Decode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
64.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
No ECC No
34.1 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2133 Memory type DDR3-1600
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-6500 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 6.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD A4-3300 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q3/2015 Release date Q3/2011
-- 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 --
Skylake S Architecture Llano (K10)
14 nm Technology 32 nm
LGA 1151 Socket FM1
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
250 $ Release price 32 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
6.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
 
 

Benchmarks

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
11448
11448
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
2560
2560

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
5642
5642
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
1585
1585

Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
3827
3827
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
1337
1337

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
2956
2956
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
423
423

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1453
1453
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
231
231

Cinebench R20 (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
1299
1299
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
230
230

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
902
902
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
266
266

Cinebench R20 (Single-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
354
354
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
130
130

Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Intel Core i5-6500
4C 4T @ 3.2 GHz
6.2
6.2
AMD A4-3300
2C 2T @ 2.5 GHz
1.1
1.1