Intel Core i5-2450M | AMD GX-217GI | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-2450M and the AMD GX-217GI and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-2450M 2 core processor released in Q1/2012 with the AMD GX-217GI which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q2/2016. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD G (38) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | AMD G-Series 3rd Gen (5) |
2 | Generation | 3 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Prairie Falcon Excavator+ |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2450M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (3.10 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD GX-217GI clocks with 1.70 GHz (2.00 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel. |
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Intel Core i5-2450M | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GI |
2 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 1.70 GHz |
3.10 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.00 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (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. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon R6E |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.20 GHz |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 0.76 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 0 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 6 |
96 | Shader | 384 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 12 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon R6E |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-2450M, while the AMD GX-217GI supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s enabled. |
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Intel Core i5-2450M | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GI |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-1600, DDR3-1600 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-2450M has a TDP of 35 W. The TDP of the AMD GX-217GI is 12 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Intel Core i5-2450M | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GI |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 12 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | 15 W |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2450M has 3.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD GX-217GI is at 1.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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Intel Core i5-2450M | Characteristic | AMD GX-217GI |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | FP4 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2012 | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-2450M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
AMD Radeon R6E @ 0.76 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 2.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2450M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD GX-217GI
2C 2T @ 1.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2450M | AMD GX-217GI |
Unknown | Unknown |