Intel Core i5-750 vs Intel Core i5-650

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Intel Core i5-750 CPU1 vs CPU2 Intel Core i5-650
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-650

CPU comparison

In this CPU comparison, we compare the Intel Core i5-750 and the Intel Core i5-650 and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.

We compare the Intel Core i5-750 4 core processor released in Q3/2009 with the Intel Core i5-650 which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q1/2010.
Intel Core i5 (328) Family Intel Core i5 (328)
Intel Core i5 700 (3) CPU group Intel Core i5 600 (6)
1 Generation 1
Lynnfield Architecture Clarkdale
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
-- Predecessor --
-- Successor --

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i5-750 is a 4 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.66 GHz (3.20 GHz). The processor can compute 4 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i5-650 clocks with 3.20 GHz (3.46 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
4 Cores 2
4 Threads 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking ? No
2.66 GHz Frequency 3.20 GHz
3.20 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 Core) 3.46 GHz
-- Turbo Frequency (All Cores) --

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Processors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --

Internal Graphics

Graphics (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.

no iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
GPU frequency 0.50 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.73 GHz
-- GPU Generation 5
Technology 32 nm
Max. displays 2
-- Compute units 12
-- Shader 24
No Hardware Raytracing No
No Frame Generation No
-- Max. GPU Memory 2 GB
-- DirectX Version 10.1

Hardware codec support

A 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.

no iGPU GPU Intel HD Graphics (Westmere)
No Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No Codec h264 Decode
No Codec VP9 No
No Codec VP8 No
No Codec AV1 No
No Codec AVC Decode
No Codec VC-1 No
No Codec JPEG No

Memory & PCIe

Up to 16 GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Intel Core i5-750, while the Intel Core i5-650 supports a maximum of 16 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s enabled.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
16 GB Max. Memory 16 GB
2 (Dual Channel) Memory channels 2 (Dual Channel)
21.3 GB/s Max. Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
1.00 MB L2 Cache 0.50 MB
8.00 MB L3 Cache 4.00 MB
2.0 PCIe version 2.0
16 PCIe lanes 16
8.0 GB/s PCIe Bandwidth 8.0 GB/s

Thermal Management

The Intel Core i5-750 has a TDP of 95 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i5-650 is 73 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 73 W
-- TDP (PL2) --
-- TDP up --
-- TDP down --
-- Tjunction max. --

Technical details

The Intel Core i5-750 has 9.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 45 nm. The cache of Intel Core i5-650 is at 4.50 MB. The processor is manufactured in 32 nm.

Intel Core i5-750 Characteristic Intel Core i5-650
45 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
LGA 1156 Socket LGA 1156
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
No AES-NI Yes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Q3/2009 Release date Q1/2010
213 $ Release price 177 $
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Average performance in benchmarks

⌀ Single core performance in 2 CPU benchmarks
⌀ Multi core performance in 3 CPU benchmarks

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.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
539 (96%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.46 GHz
564 (100%)

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.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
1692 (100%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
1252 (74%)

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.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
2510 (100%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
2221 (88%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Single-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
251 (100%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
246 (98%)

CPU-Z Benchmark 17 (Multi-Core)

The CPU-Z benchmark measures a processor's performance by measuring the time it takes the system to complete all benchmark calculations. The faster the benchmark is completed, the higher the score.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
4C 4T @ 2.66 GHz
923 (100%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz
735 (80%)

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.
Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-750
@ 0.00 GHz
0 (0%)
Intel Core i5-650 Intel Core i5-650
Intel HD Graphics (Westmere) @ 0.73 GHz
35 (100%)

Devices using this processor

Intel Core i5-750 Intel Core i5-650
Unknown Unknown

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