Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Sempron 2650 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500k or AMD Sempron 2650 - 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 Intel Core i5-2500k has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.70 GHz. Up to 32 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2500k was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Sempron 2650 has 2 cores with 2 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 1.45 GHz. The CPU supports up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. The AMD Sempron 2650 was released in Q2/2014. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Sempron (2) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Sempron 2000/3000 (2) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Kabini (Jaguar) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500k is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.30 GHz (3.70 GHz). The AMD Sempron 2650 has 2 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 1.45 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
4 | Cores | 2 |
4 | Threads | 2 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
3.30 GHz | Frequency | 1.45 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8240 |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.40 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 5 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 2 |
12 | Compute units | 2 |
96 | Shader | 128 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 2 GB |
10.1 | DirectX Version | 11.1 |
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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | AMD Radeon HD 8240 |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2500k supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Sempron 2650 can connect up to 8 GB of memory in 1 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3L-1333 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 8 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 10.7 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 1.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
2.0 | PCIe version | 2.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 4 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 2.0 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i5-2500k has a TDP of 95 W, that of the AMD Sempron 2650 is 25 W. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
95 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500k has a 6.00 MB cache, while the AMD Sempron 2650 cache has a total of 1.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | Characteristic | AMD Sempron 2650 |
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 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM1 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2014 |
-- | Release price | 26 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
AMD Radeon HD 8240 @ 0.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.30 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500k
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Sempron 2650
2C 2T @ 1.45 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500k | AMD Sempron 2650 |
Unknown | Unknown |