Intel Core i5-4260U | AMD Phenom II X3 700e | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i5-4260U or AMD Phenom II X3 700e - 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 i5-4260U has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. Up to 16 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i5-4260U was released in Q2/2014. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e has 3 cores with 3 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e was released in Q2/2009. |
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Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD Phenom II (52) |
Intel Core i 4000U (26) | CPU group | AMD Phenom II - 700 (9) |
4 | Generation | 3 |
Haswell U | Architecture | Heka (K10) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-4260U has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i5-4260U is 1.40 GHz (2.70 GHz) while the AMD Phenom II X3 700e has 3 CPU cores and 3 threads can calculate simultaneously. The clock frequency of the AMD Phenom II X3 700e is at 2.40 GHz. |
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Intel Core i5-4260U | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
2 | Cores | 3 |
4 | Threads | 3 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | Yes |
1.40 GHz | Frequency | 2.40 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | -- |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | -- |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The Intel Core i5-4260U or AMD Phenom II X3 700e 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 5000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.20 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.00 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
7.5 | GPU Generation | -- |
22 nm | Technology | |
3 | Max. displays | |
40 | Compute units | -- |
320 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
11.1 | 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 5000 | 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 |
Decode | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i5-4260U can use up to 16 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The maximum memory bandwidth is 25.6 GB/s. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e supports up to GB of memory in 2 memory channels and achieves a memory bandwidth of up to 21.3 GB/s. |
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Intel Core i5-4260U | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
DDR3-1600 | Memory | DDR3-1333, DDR2-1066 |
16 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
25.6 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 21.3 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
3.00 MB | L3 Cache | 6.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | -- |
12 | PCIe lanes | -- |
6.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe thermal design power (TDP for short) of the Intel Core i5-4260U is 15 W, while the AMD Phenom II X3 700e 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 i5-4260U | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 65 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-4260U is manufactured in 22 nm and has 3.00 MB cache. The AMD Phenom II X3 700e is manufactured in 45 nm and has a 6.00 MB cache. |
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Intel Core i5-4260U | Characteristic | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
22 nm | Technology | 45 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 | ISA extensions | SSE3, SSE4a |
BGA 1168 | Socket | AM3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V |
Yes | AES-NI | No |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q2/2014 | Release date | Q2/2009 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
3C 3T @ 2.40 GHz |
Intel Core i5-4260U
Intel HD Graphics 5000 @ 1.00 GHz |
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AMD Phenom II X3 700e
@ 0.00 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i5-4260U | AMD Phenom II X3 700e |
Apple MacBook Air (2014) | Unknown |