Intel Core i7-5600U vs AMD A10-4600M

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Performance
Core i7-5600U46% better
3,79210% of 36,991
A10-4600M
2,596.57% of 36,991

The Core i7-5600U has 46% better performance than the A10-4600M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53
A10-4600M
No data available

The Core i7-5600U has 8% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: Intel Core i5-13400F.

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Summary

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About the Intel Core i7-5600U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5600U is an end-of-life 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $393. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5600U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 5500 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5600U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5600U has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 64 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 256 KB, is larger but slower than the L1. Its L3 cache, a shared resource among the CPU's cores, has a capacity of 4 MB.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The Core i7-5600U features 2 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.6 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The Core i7-5600U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 5500. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The Core i7-5600U has the 468th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.25% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,792 score and $393 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 9.65. This is the 197th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD A10-4600M CPU

The AMD A10-4600M is an end-of-life 4-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. It launched in Q2 2012. It is part of AMD's A10 lineup, which is based on the Trinity microarchitecture. The A10-4600M is compatible with AMD Socket FS1r2 motherboards and is fabricated on GlobalFoundries's 32 nm manufacturing process. It features the Radeon HD 7660G integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The A10-4600M supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the A10-4600M has multiple levels of cache. Its L1 cache, which is the smallest and fastest, is 192 KB in size, providing rapid access to crucial instructions. Its L2 cache, at 4 MB, is larger but slower than the L1.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The A10-4600M features 4 total cores which can process 4 threads simultaneously. The multi-threading capability allows the CPU to execute multiple computational tasks in parallel. The base clock speed of the CPU is 2.3 GHz, and it can boost up to 3.2 GHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture. The multiplier is locked, making it incapable of overclocking for pushing performance further.

Integrated Graphics

The A10-4600M includes an integrated graphics solution called Radeon HD 7660G. This graphics processor is directly integrated into the CPU and is not as powerful as a dedicated graphics card. While integrated graphics can handle basic tasks like web browsing and office applications, it is not suitable for more demanding activities such as gaming or video editing, where a dedicated graphics card offers superior performance.

Benchmark Performance

The A10-4600M has the 558th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 7.02% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

General Info

General overview of the CPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7A10
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015Q2 2012
Launch Price (MSRP)$393--
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-5600U46% better
3,79210% of 36,991
A10-4600M
2,596.57% of 36,991

The Core i7-5600U has 46% better performance than the A10-4600M for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-5600U is ranked 468th with a score of 3,792, and the A10-4600M is ranked 558th with a score of 2,596.5.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5600U
9.658% of 121.53
A10-4600M
No data available

The Core i7-5600U has 18% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5600U's 9.65 performance per dollar ranks it 197th among the other benchmarked CPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-5600U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-5257U3,898+3%
Core i7-5650U3,800+0%
Core i7-5600U3,792
Core i5-5250U3,586.5-5%
Core i5-5350U3,479-8%
3020e2,618-31%
Core M-5Y10a2,605-31%
A10-4600M2,596.5-32%
Core i5-430M2,594-32%
Core i5-460M2,587-32%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar CPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

Choose Baseline CPU:Core i7-5600U orA10-4600M
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i7-5557U10.38+8%
Core i7-5500U10.2+6%
Core i3-5015U9.87+2%
Core i3-5005U9.86+2%
Core i7-640M9.7+1%
Core i7-5600U9.65
Core m3-6Y309.62-0%
Core m5-6Y579.54-1%
Core m5-6Y549-7%
Core i7-5650U8.92-8%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both CPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful CPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,792
(+46.04%)
2,596.5
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
297
(+58.82%)
187
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
130
(+106.35%)
63
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,731
(+138.1%)
727
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
913
(+169.32%)
339
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,036
(+57.22%)
1,931
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,775
(+65.12%)
1,075
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Manufacturing Details

Information about the CPU's manufacturing like its foundry, process size, and transistor count.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntelGlobalFoundries
Process Size14 nm32 nm
Transistors1,300 million1,303 million

Architecture

CPU architecture specs like its memory channels, memory support, and microarchitecture. Newer CPU architectures can minimize bottlenecks and improve execution efficiency using more advanced techniques.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
SeriesCore i7A10
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-UTrinity
CodenameBroadwell-UTrinity
Memory SupportDDR3DDR3
Memory ChannelsDual-channelDual-channel
ECC MemoryNoNo

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can handle instructions and tasks. These have a strong impact on the CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
Cores24
Threads44
Clock Speed2.6 GHz2.3 GHz
Turbo Clock3.2 GHz3.2 GHz
Base Clock100 MHz100 MHz
Multiplier26.0x23.0x
Multiplier UnlockedNoNo

Cache

CPU cache specs like its L1 & L2 cache. These provide the CPU with a small, but super-fast memory access. A larger cache can improve a CPU's performance.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
L1 Cache64 KB192 KB
L2 Cache256 KB4 MB
L3 Cache4 MB--

Compatibility & Power Consumption

Compatibility and power consumption information like its socket type, thermal design power, power limits. These can help verify the CPU's compatibility with other PC components.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
SocketIntel BGA 1168AMD Socket FS1r2
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12PCIe 2.0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W35 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C--

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

Additional CPU features like its bundled coolers, integrated graphics, and extensions/technologies.

SpecCore i7-5600UA10-4600M
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 5500Radeon HD 7660G
Extensions / TechnologiesMMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, EIST, 64-bit, XD bit, VT-d, VT-x, Smart Cache, ADX, RDSEED, PREFETCHW, HTT, Boost 2.0MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AMD64, AMD-V, AES, AVX, CLMUL, CVT16, EVP, FMA4, FMA3, F16C, XOP, ABM, TBM, Turbo Core

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark and MSRP.