Intel Core i5-760 vs AMD Athlon II X2 245e

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

Intel Core i5-760 or Intel Core i5-760 – 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 i5-760 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i5 series.
To use the Intel Core i5-760, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 245e features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 245e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i5 700 Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
1 Generation 1
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i5-760 Name AMD Athlon II X2 245e
Intel Core i5 Family AMD Athlon II
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-760 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-760 is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.33 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X2 245e has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 245e is 2.9 GHz
4 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
3.33 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i5-760 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Athlon II X2 245e does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
No ECC No
16.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
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Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 45 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 45 W
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Technical details

The Intel Core i5-760 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 245e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q3/2010 Release date Q2/2010
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
45 nm Technology 45 nm
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Lynnfield Architecture Propus
8.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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LGA 1156 Socket AM3
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB