Socket FM2+ vs Core i5
Primary details
Comparing Core i5 and Socket FM2+ processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.
| Place in performance ranking | 1774 | not rated |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 7.03 | no data |
| Market segment | Desktop processor | Desktop processor |
| Architecture codename | no data | Steamroller |
| Release date | 1 October 2023 (less than a year ago) | no data |
| Current price | $179 | $29 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
Performance per price, higher is better.
Detailed specifications
Core i5 and Socket FM2+ 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.
| 64 bit support | - | - |
| Unlocked multiplier | No | No |
Compatibility
Information on Core i5 and Socket FM2+ 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.
| Socket | no data | Socket FM2+ |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 95 W95,000 mW 0.127 hp 0.095 kW |
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