i5-12490F vs Athlon X2 QL-65

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Aggregate performance score

Athlon X2 QL-65
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.38
Core i5-12490F
2022
6 cores / 12 threads, 65 Watt
12.80
+3268%

Core i5-12490F outperforms Athlon X2 QL-65 by a whopping 3268% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking3009593
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
Series2x AMD Athlonno data
Power efficiency1.0318.64
Architecture codenameLion (2008−2009)Alder Lake-S (2022)
Release date1 September 2009 (15 years ago)2022 (2 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores2 (Dual-core)6 (Hexa-Core)
Threads212
Base clock speedno data3 GHz
Boost clock speed2.1 GHz4.6 GHz
Bus rate3600 MHzno data
L1 cache256 KB80 KB (per core)
L2 cache1 MB1.25 MB (per core)
L3 cache0 KB20 MB (shared)
Chip lithography65 nm10 nm
Die sizeno data163 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °Cno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-no data

Compatibility

Information on Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketS1g21700
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt65 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensions65 nm, 1.075 - 1.125no data
AES-NI-+
AVX-+
PowerNow+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)no data+
TSX-+

Security technologies

Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXTno data+

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F are enumerated here.

AMD-V+-
VT-dno data+
VT-xno data+

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesno dataDDR4, DDR5 Dual-channel

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardno dataN/A

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F.

PCIe versionno data5.0
PCI Express lanesno data20

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

Athlon X2 QL-65 0.38
i5-12490F 12.80
+3268%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

Athlon X2 QL-65 609
i5-12490F 20337
+3239%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.38 12.80
Physical cores 2 6
Threads 2 12
Chip lithography 65 nm 10 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 35 Watt 65 Watt

Athlon X2 QL-65 has 85.7% lower power consumption.

i5-12490F, on the other hand, has a 3268.4% higher aggregate performance score, 200% more physical cores and 500% more threads, and a 550% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-12490F is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X2 QL-65 in performance tests.

Be aware that Athlon X2 QL-65 is a notebook processor while Core i5-12490F is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Athlon X2 QL-65 and Core i5-12490F, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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