Intel Core i5-2520M | AMD Athlon X4 835 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-2520M or AMD Athlon X4 835 - 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 i5-2520M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-2520M was released in Q1/2011. The AMD Athlon X4 835 has 4 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Athlon X4 835 was released in Q1/2016. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Athlon (29) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | AMD Athlon X4 (Carizzo) (2) |
2 | Generation | 2 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Carizzo |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-2520M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-2520M is 2.50 GHz (3.20 GHz) while the AMD Athlon X4 835 has 4 CPU cores and 4 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon X4 835 is at 3.10 GHz (3.40 GHz). |
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Intel Core i5-2520M | Characteristic | AMD Athlon X4 835 |
2 | Cores | 4 |
4 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 3.10 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.40 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.40 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-2520M or AMD Athlon X4 835 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 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.65 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.30 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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 | no iGPU |
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 & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-2520M can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 21.3 GB/s. The AMD Athlon X4 835 supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 34.2 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-2520M | Characteristic | AMD Athlon X4 835 |
DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR3-2133 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.2 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 2.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 8 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 7.9 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-2520M is 35 W, while the AMD Athlon X4 835 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 i5-2520M | Characteristic | AMD Athlon X4 835 |
35 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-2520M is manufactured in 32 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Athlon X4 835 is manufactured in 28 nm and has a 2.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-2520M | Characteristic | AMD Athlon X4 835 |
32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE3 |
PPGA 988 | Socket | FM2+ |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | None |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q1/2016 |
-- | Release price | 52 $ |
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Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.30 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 2.50 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.10 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-2520M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD Athlon X4 835
4C 4T @ 3.40 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-2520M | AMD Athlon X4 835 |
Unknown | Unknown |