AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i5-2450M | |
CPU comparisonAMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5-2450M - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The AMD FX-6350 has 6 cores with 6 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 4.20 GHz. Up to GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The AMD FX-6350 was released in Q2/2013. The Intel Core i5-2450M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2450M was released in Q1/2012. |
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AMD FX (30) | Family | Intel Core i5 (331) |
AMD FX-6300 (2) | CPU group | Intel Core i 2000M (46) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Vishera (Bulldozer) | Architecture | Sandy Bridge H |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD FX-6350 has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the AMD FX-6350 is 3.90 GHz (4.20 GHz) while the Intel Core i5-2450M has 2 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2450M is at 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2450M |
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.90 GHz | Frequency | 2.50 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.10 GHz |
4.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The AMD FX-6350 or Intel Core i5-2450M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
GPU frequency | 0.65 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.30 GHz |
-- | GPU Generation | 6 |
Technology | 32 nm | |
Max. displays | 2 | |
-- | Compute units | 12 |
-- | Shader | 96 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
-- | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
-- | DirectX Version | 10.1 |
Hardware codec supportA 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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no iGPU | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 3000 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
No | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
No | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe AMD FX-6350 can use up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 29.9 GB/s. The Intel Core i5-2450M supports up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2450M |
DDR3-1866 | Memory | DDR3-1333 |
Max. Memory | 16 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
29.9 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
Yes | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
8.00 MB | L3 Cache | 3.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | 2.0 |
-- | PCIe lanes | 16 |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | 8.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the AMD FX-6350 is 125 W, while the Intel Core i5-2450M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2450M |
125 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 100 °C |
Technical detailsThe AMD FX-6350 is manufactured in 32 nm and has 8.00 MB cache. The Intel Core i5-2450M is manufactured in 32 nm and has a 3.00 MB cache. |
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AMD FX-6350 | Characteristic | Intel Core i5-2450M |
32 nm | Technology | 32 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX |
AM3+ | Socket | BGA 1023 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2013 | Release date | Q1/2012 |
115 $ | Release price | -- |
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AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 3.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
@ 0.00 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
AMD FX-6350
6C 6T @ 4.20 GHz |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD FX-6350 | Intel Core i5-2450M |
Unknown | Unknown |