Processor comparison
AMD A6-9500E vs Intel Core i5-2557M
AMD
AMD A6-9500E
AMD Socket AM4
3000 MHz
2 cores
Sep 2016
DESKTOP
VS
Intel
Intel Core i5-2557M
Intel BGA1023
1700 MHz
2 cores
Jun 2011
MOBILE
Summary
Reasons to consider the AMD A6-9500E
- This is a newer product, it might have better application compatibility/performance (check features chart below).
- Higher theoretical single-threaded performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
- Higher theoretical multi-threaded performance, based on raw specifications plus core architecture.
- Higher overall performance, based on specifications plus core architecture.
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i5-2557M
- 48 watts lower power draw.
Gaming
HWSpot recommends the AMD A6-9500E
Based on game and synthetic benchmarks, and theoretical specifications.
Productivity
No clear winner declared
Specifications
Features
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| MMX | | |
| 3DNow! | | |
| SSE | | |
| SSE2 | | |
| SSE3 | | |
| SSE4A | | |
| AMD64 | | |
| CnQ | | |
| NX bit | | |
| AMD-V | | |
| SSSE3 | | |
| SSE4.1 | | |
| SSE4.2 | | |
| AVX | | |
| Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) | | |
| Intel 64 | | |
| XD bit (an NX bit implementation) | | |
| TXT | | |
| Intel VT-x | | |
| Intel VT-d | | |
| Hyper-threading | | |
| Turbo Boost | | |
| AES-NI | | |
| Smart Cache. | | |
Architecture
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| Architecture | AMD Excavator | Intel_SandyBridge |
| Market | Desktop | Mobile |
| Memory Support | DDR4 | DDR3 |
| Codename | Bristol Ridge | Sandy Bridge |
| Release Date | Sep 2016 | Jun 2011 |
Cores
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| Cores | 2 | 2 |
| Threads | 2 | 2 |
| SMPs | 1 | 1 |
| Integrated Graphics | Radeon R5 | Intel HD 3000 |
Cache
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| L1 Cache | 128 KB (per core) | 64 KB (per core) |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB (per core) | 256 KB (per core) |
| L3 Cache | 0 KB | 3072 KB (shared) |
Physical
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 | Intel BGA1023 |
| Max Case Temp | unknown | unknown |
| Package | uPGA | rPGA |
| Die Size | unknown | 149mm² |
| Process | 14 nm | 32 nm |
Performance
| AMD A6-9500E | Intel Core i5-2557M |
|---|
| Cpu Frequency | 3000 MHz | 1700 MHz |
| Turbo Clock | 3400 MHz | none |
| Base Clock | 100 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Voltage | unknown | unknown |
| TDP | 65 W | 17 W |
Raw performance index
Raw single-thread performance estimation
- AMD A6-9500E2346 points
- Intel Core i5-2557M1700 points
Points - higher is better
Raw multi-thread performance estimation
- AMD A6-9500E3601 points
- Intel Core i5-2557M3400 points
Points - higher is better