Intel Core i5-2500S | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2500S or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G - 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 i5-2500S 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 i5-2500S was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has 8 cores with 16 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 5.10 GHz. The CPU supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G was released in Q2/2024. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO (21) |
Intel Core i 2000 (28) | CPU group | AMD Ryzen 8000G (14) |
2 | Generation | 6 |
Sandy Bridge S | Architecture | Phoenix (Zen 4) |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2500S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2500S is 2.70 GHz (3.70 GHz) while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has 8 CPU cores and 16 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is at 4.20 GHz (5.10 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
4 | Cores | 8 |
4 | Threads | 16 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
2.70 GHz | Frequency | 4.20 GHz |
3.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 5.10 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 4.70 GHz |
NPU AI performanceThe 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. |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
-- | AI hardware | AMD Ryzen™ AI |
-- | AI specifications | AMD Ryzen™ AI (XDNA) @ 16 TOPS |
-- | NPU + CPU + iGPU | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-2500S or AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G 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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Intel HD Graphics 2000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
0.85 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | 2.90 GHz |
6 | GPU Generation | 3 |
32 nm | Technology | 4 nm |
2 | Max. displays | 4 |
6 | Compute units | 12 |
48 | Shader | 768 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | Yes |
No | Frame Generation | AMD FSR |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
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 2000 | GPU | AMD Radeon 780M |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec VP9 | Decode |
No | Codec VP8 | Decode |
No | Codec AV1 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2500S can use up to 32 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G supports up to 256 GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 83.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR5-5200 |
32 GB | Max. Memory | 256 GB |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 83.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 8.00 MB |
6.00 MB | L3 Cache | 16.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 4.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 20 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 39.4 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-2500S is 65 W, while the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G has a TDP of 65 W. The TDP specifies the necessary cooling solution that is required to cool the processor sufficiently. |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
65 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | 45 W |
-- | Tjunction max. | 95 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2500S is manufactured in 32 nm and has 6.00 MB cache. The AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G is manufactured in 4 nm and has a 24.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | Characteristic | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
32 nm | Technology | 4 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,FMA3, AVX2, AVX512 |
LGA 1155 | Socket | AM5 (LGA 1718) |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q2/2024 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
Intel HD Graphics 2000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
AMD Radeon 780M @ 2.90 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 3.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 5.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.70 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2500S
2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
18,040 CB R23 MC @ 83 W |
Intel Core i5-2500S
4C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G
8C 16T @ 4.20 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2500S | AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8700G |
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