Intel Core i5-655K vs AMD RX-418GD
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CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-655K and the AMD RX-418GD and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Intel Core i5-655K 2 core processor released in Q1/2010 with the AMD RX-418GD which has 4 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2015. |
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| Intel Core i5 (331) | Family | AMD R (6) |
| Intel Core i5 600 (6) | CPU group | AMD RX 1st Gen. (6) |
| 1 | Generation | 1 |
| Clarkdale | Architecture | Merlin Falcon (Excavator) |
| Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
| -- | Predecessor | -- |
| -- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i5-655K is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The AMD RX-418GD clocks with 1.80 GHz (3.20 GHz), has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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| Intel Core i5-655K | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
| 2 | Cores | 4 |
| 4 | Threads | 4 |
| normal | Core architecture | normal |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| Yes | Overclocking ? | No |
| 3.20 GHz | Frequency | 1.80 GHz |
| 3.46 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.20 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 (Westmere) | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
| 0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.80 GHz |
| 0.73 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| 5 | GPU Generation | 3 |
| 32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
| 2 | Max. displays | 3 |
| 12 | Compute units | 6 |
| 24 | 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 (Westmere) | GPU | AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
| No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
| Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
| No | Codec VP9 | No |
| No | Codec VP8 | No |
| No | Codec AV1 | No |
| Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
| No | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
| No | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-655K, while the AMD RX-418GD supports a maximum of GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s enabled. |
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| Intel Core i5-655K | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2400, DDR3-2133 |
| 16 GB | Max. Memory | |
| 2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
| 21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
| No | ECC | Yes |
| 0.50 MB | L2 Cache | 2.00 MB |
| 4.00 MB | L3 Cache | -- |
| 2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
| 16 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
| 8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe Intel Core i5-655K has a TDP of 73 W. The TDP of the AMD RX-418GD is 35 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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| Intel Core i5-655K | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
| 73 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
| -- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
| -- | TDP up | -- |
| -- | TDP down | 12 W |
| -- | Tjunction max. | 90 °C |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i5-655K has 4.50 MB cache and is manufactured in 32 nm. The cache of AMD RX-418GD is at 2.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 28 nm. |
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| Intel Core i5-655K | Characteristic | AMD RX-418GD |
| 32 nm | Technology | 28 nm |
| Monolithic | Chip design | Unknown |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2 | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 |
| LGA 1156 | Socket | FP4 |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d | Virtualization | AMD-V, AMD-Vt |
| Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
| Q1/2010 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
| 177 $ | Release price | -- |
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iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The theoretical computing performance of the internal graphics unit of the processor with simple accuracy (32 bit) in GFLOPS. GFLOPS indicates how many billion floating point operations the iGPU can perform per second.
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Intel Core i5-655K
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
AMD Radeon R6 (Merlin Falcon) @ 0.80 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The single-core test only uses one CPU core, the amount of cores or hyperthreading ability doesn't count.
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Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 is a cross plattform benchmark that heavily uses the systems memory. A fast memory will push the result a lot. The multi-core test involves all CPU cores and taks a big advantage of hyperthreading.
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Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
Some of the CPUs listed below have been benchmarked by CPU-monkey. However the majority of CPUs have not been tested and the results have been estimated by a CPU-monkey’s secret proprietary formula. As such they do not accurately reflect the actual Passmark CPU mark values and are not endorsed by PassMark Software Pty Ltd.
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Intel Core i5-655K
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD RX-418GD
4C 4T @ 1.80 GHz |
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Devices using this processor |
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| Intel Core i5-655K | AMD RX-418GD |
| Unknown | Unknown |
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