Athlon X2 QL-65 vs i5-3380M

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-3380M
2013
2 cores / 4 threads, 35 Watt
1.84
+384%
Athlon X2 QL-65
2009
2 cores / 2 threads, 35 Watt
0.38

Core i5-3380M outperforms Athlon X2 QL-65 by a whopping 384% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking20053024
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentLaptopLaptop
SeriesIntel Core i52x AMD Athlon
Power efficiency4.981.03
Architecture codenameIvy Bridge (2012−2013)Lion (2008−2009)
Release date1 January 2013 (11 years ago)1 September 2009 (15 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 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)2 (Dual-core)
Threads42
Base clock speed2.9 GHzno data
Boost clock speed3.6 GHz2.1 GHz
Bus rate5 GT/s3600 MHz
L1 cache64K (per core)256 KB
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB
L3 cache3 MB (shared)0 KB
Chip lithography22 nm65 nm
Die size118 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature105 °C100 °C
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 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
SocketFCBGA1023,FCPGA988S1g2
Power consumption (TDP)35 Watt35 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® AVX65 nm, 1.075 - 1.125
AES-NI+-
AVX+-
PowerNow-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
FDI+no data
Fast Memory Access+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
Identity Protection+-
Anti-Theft+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 are enumerated here.

AMD-V++
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3no data
Maximum memory size32 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth25.6 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics 4000no data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.25 GHzno data
InTru 3D+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65 integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
SDVO+no data
CRT+no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65.

PCIe version3.0no data
PCI Express lanes16no data

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.

i5-3380M 1.84
+384%
Athlon X2 QL-65 0.38

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.

i5-3380M 2916
+379%
Athlon X2 QL-65 609

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.84 0.38
Recency 1 January 2013 1 September 2009
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 22 nm 65 nm

i5-3380M has a 384.2% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, 100% more threads, and a 195.5% more advanced lithography process.

The Core i5-3380M is our recommended choice as it beats the Athlon X2 QL-65 in performance tests.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-3380M and Athlon X2 QL-65, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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