AMD G-T48L vs Intel Core i5-650

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AMD G-T48L CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-650
AMD G-T48L Intel Core i5-650

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD G-T48L and the Intel Core i5-650 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the AMD G-T48L 2 core processor released in Q1/2011 with the Intel Core i5-650 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2010.
AMD G (38) Family Intel Core i5 (331)
AMD G (13) CPU group Intel Core i5 600 (6)
1 Generation 1
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Clarkdale
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T48L is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 1.40 GHz. The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-650 clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

AMD G-T48L Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
2 Cores 2
2 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
1.40 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.46 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

NPU AI performance

The performance values of the processor's AI unit. The isolated NPU performance is specified here, the total AI performance (NPU+CPU+iGPU) can be higher. Processors with support for artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors.

AMD G-T48L Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
-- NPU + CPU + iGPU --

Integrated graphics (iGPU)

Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback.

no iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
GPU frequency 0.50 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
-- GPU Generation 5
Technology 32 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 12
-- Shader 24
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
-- DirectX Version 10.1

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.

no iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD G-T48L, while the Intel Core i5-650 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

AMD G-T48L Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
DDR3-1066 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
Max. Memory 16 GB
1 (Single Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
8.5 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
-- L2 Cache 0.50 MB
1.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
-- PCIe version 2.0
-- PCIe lanes 16
-- PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The AMD G-T48L has a TDP of 18 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-650 is 73 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

AMD G-T48L Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The AMD G-T48L has 1.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 40 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-650 is at 4.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

AMD G-T48L Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
40 nm Technology 32 nm
Unknown Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
-- Socket LGA 1156
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2010
-- Release price 177 $
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz
564 (100%)

Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)

Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1252 (100%)

iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)

The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35 (100%)

Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark

Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2221 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz
246 (100%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
AMD G-T48L AMD G-T48L
2C 2T @ 1.40 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
735 (100%)

Devices using this processor

AMD G-T48L Intel Core i5-650
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