Intel Core i7-5650U vs AMD Athlon Gold 3150U

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Performance
Core i7-5650U
3,80010% of 36,991
Athlon Gold 3150U13% better
4,28712% of 36,991

The Athlon Gold 3150U has 13% better performance than the Core i7-5650U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5650U
8.927% of 121.53
Athlon Gold 3150U
No data available

The Core i7-5650U has 7% 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 i7-5650U CPU

The Intel Core i7-5650U 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 $426. It is part of Intel's Core i7 lineup, which is based on the Broadwell-U microarchitecture. The i7-5650U is compatible with Intel BGA 1168 motherboards and is fabricated on Intel's 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the Intel HD 6000 integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

The Core i7-5650U supports DDR3 memory and features a dual-channel memory controller, allowing it to utilize 2 memory modules simultaneously. In terms of cache, the Core i7-5650U 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 i7-5650U 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 2.2 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 i7-5650U includes an integrated graphics solution called Intel HD 6000. 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 i7-5650U has the 467th best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 10.27% of the performance of the best benchmarked CPU, the AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D. Its 3,800 score and $426 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 8.92. This is the 203rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Perf. Physics benchmark.

About the AMD Athlon Gold 3150U CPU

The AMD Athlon Gold 3150U is a 2-core (4-thread) processor built for the mobile CPU market. The Gold 3150U is compatible with FP5 motherboards and is fabricated on a 14 nm manufacturing process. It features the AMD Radeon Graphics integrated graphics solution.

Memory and Cache

In terms of cache, the Athlon Gold 3150U 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 1 MB, 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 Athlon Gold 3150U 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 2400.0 MHz, and it can boost up to 3300.0 MHz under heavy workloads. Higher clock speeds result in better performance for the same microarchitecture.

Integrated Graphics

The Athlon Gold 3150U includes an integrated graphics solution called AMD Radeon Graphics. 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 Athlon Gold 3150U has the 431st best 3DMark 11 Performance Physics score among the 721 benchmarked CPUs in our database. It achieves 11.59% 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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
SeriesCore i7--
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2015--
Launch Price (MSRP)$426--
Production StatusEnd-of-life--
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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
Core i7-5650U
3,80010% of 36,991
Athlon Gold 3150U13% better
4,28712% of 36,991

The Athlon Gold 3150U has 13% better performance than the Core i7-5650U for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark.

The Core i7-5650U is ranked 467th with a score of 3,800, and the Athlon Gold 3150U is ranked 431st with a score of 4,287.

Performance per dollar
Core i7-5650U
8.927% of 121.53
Athlon Gold 3150U
No data available

The Core i7-5650U has 17% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance Physics benchmark: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D.

Core i7-5650U's 8.92 performance per dollar ranks it 203rd 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 i7-5650U or
CPUBenchmark Performance
Core i5-7300U4,364.5+15%
Pentium Silver N60054,341.5+14%
Athlon Gold 3150U4,287+13%
Celeron N50954,287+13%
Celeron J40254,284+13%
Core i7-720QM3,936+4%
Core i5-5257U3,898+3%
Core i7-5650U3,800
Core i7-5600U3,792-0%
Core i5-5250U3,586.5-6%

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 i7-5650U orAthlon Gold 3150U
CPUPerformance Per Dollar
Core i3-5005U9.86+11%
Core i7-640M9.7+9%
Core i7-5600U9.65+8%
Core m3-6Y309.62+8%
Core m5-6Y579.54+7%
Core i7-5650U8.92
Core i7-840QM8.25-8%
Core i7-5550U8.15-9%
Core i7-4930MX7.96-11%
Core i7-2960XM7.39-17%

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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
3DMark 11 Performance Physics
3,800
4,287
(+12.82%)
3DMark Time Spy CPU
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1,862
Cinebench R15 Multi-Core
296
352
(+18.92%)
Cinebench R15 Single-Core
112
117
(+4.46%)
Geekbench 6.2 Multi-Core
1,866
(+14.83%)
1,625
Geekbench 6.2 Single-Core
965
(+23.09%)
784
CPU Mark Multi-Thread
3,007
4,018
(+33.62%)
CPU Mark Single-Thread
1,897
(+7.18%)
1,770
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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
ManufacturerIntelAMD
FoundryIntel--
Process Size14 nm14 nm
Transistors1,900 million4,500 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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
SeriesCore i7--
MicroarchitectureBroadwell-U--
CodenameBroadwell-U--
Memory SupportDDR3--
Memory ChannelsDual-channel--
ECC MemoryNo--

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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
Cores22
Threads44
Clock Speed2.2 GHz2400.0 MHz
Turbo Clock3.2 GHz3300.0 MHz
Base Clock100 MHz--
Multiplier22.0x--
Multiplier UnlockedNo--

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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
L1 Cache64 KB192 KB
L2 Cache256 KB1 MB
L3 Cache4 MB4 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 i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
SocketIntel BGA 1168FP5
PCI ExpressPCIe 2.0 x12--
Thermal Design Power (TDP)15 W15 W
Tcase Max105 °C--
TJ Max105 °C95 °C

Graphics, Features, & Extensions

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

SpecCore i7-5650UAthlon Gold 3150U
Integrated GraphicsIntel HD 6000AMD Radeon Graphics
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 2.0--

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