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AMD A10-7300 vs Intel Core i7-5500U. Specifications, performance, tests

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Released
Q2/2014
AMD A10-7300
AMD A10-7300
Released
Q1/2015
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Intel Core i7-5500U
Intel Core i7-5500U

Compare AMD A10-7300 VS Intel Core i7-5500U. Which processor delivers superior performance?

In this detailed comparison, we evaluate the specifications and benchmarks of both processors to determine the best choice for your needs. We analyze their core counts, maximum frequencies, and power consumption.

AMD A10-7300 boasts a maximum frequency of 1.90 GHz GHz. 4 cores that enhance multitasking capabilities.With a power consumption of 19 W W, it ensures efficient performance.Released in Q2/2014, it incorporates the latest technology for optimal efficiency.

Intel Core i7-5500U features a maximum frequency of 2.40 GHz GHz. 2 cores designed for high-performance tasks.Its power consumption is 15 W W, providing a balance of power and efficiency.Launched in Q1/2015, it is built to handle demanding applications.

Differences

AMD A10-7300 Reasons to consider
AMD A10-7300
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  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1576 left arrow score
  • More number of cores

    2 times more cores

    4 left arrow 2
  • Higher turbo clock speed

    Around 6% better overclocked clock speed

    3.20 GHz left arrow 3.00 GHz

Positions in all rankings

Common positions AMD A10-7300 CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    1021 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    993 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    1334 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    1370 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    874 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    778 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    768 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    649 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    744 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    1081 place
  • Place in the overall ranking

    (based on several benchmarks)

    1207 left arrow score
  • Higher clock speed

    Around 21% better clock speed

    2.40 GHz left arrow 1.90 GHz
  • Performance per watt

    About 0.79 times less performance per watt

    15 W left arrow 19 W

Positions in all rankings

Common positions Intel Core i7-5500U CPU in popular benchmarks, for comparison with other models.

  • Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
    698 place
  • Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
    718 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    989 place
  • Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    1155 place
  • iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
    1043 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
    455 place
  • Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    530 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
    546 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
    483 place
  • Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (iGPU, OpenGL)
    113 place
  • Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
    954 place

Specifications

Technical data
AMD A10-7300 AMD A10-7300
Intel Core i7-5500U Intel Core i7-5500U
CPU family and group

Comprehensive background on the processors being compared, detailing their series, generation, and targeted market segment.

  • Segment
    Mobile left arrow Mobile
  • Family
    AMD A left arrow Intel Core i7
  • Generation
    4 left arrow 5
  • CPU group
    AMD A10-7000 left arrow Intel Core i 5000U
CPU Technical specs

Essential parameters including the number of cores, threads, base and turbo frequencies, and cache size. These metrics provide insight into the processor’s speed—higher values generally indicate better performance.

  • Frequency
    1.90 GHz left arrow 2.40 GHz
  • CPU Cores
    4 left arrow 2
  • Turbo (1 Core)
    3.20 GHz left arrow 3.00 GHz
  • CPU Threads
    4 left arrow 4
  • Hyperthreading
    No left arrow Yes
  • Overclocking
    No left arrow No
  • Core architecture
    normal left arrow normal
IGPU

The integrated graphics (iGPU) do not influence the CPU performance significantly; they serve as a substitute for a dedicated graphics card in the absence of one or are utilized in mobile devices.

  • GPU name
    AMD Radeon R6 (Kaveri) left arrow Intel HD Graphics 5500
  • GPU frequency
    0.46 GHz left arrow 0.30 GHz
  • GPU (Turbo)
    0.53 GHz left arrow 0.95 GHz
  • Execution units
    6 left arrow 24
  • Shader
    384 left arrow 192
  • Max. GPU Memory
    2 GB left arrow 16 GB
  • Max. displays
    2 left arrow 3
  • Generation
    6 left arrow 8
  • DirectX Version
    12 left arrow 11.2
  • Technology
    28 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Release date
    Q2/2015 left arrow Q1/2015
Hardware codec support

This section details the built-in codecs used for encoding and decoding media content, which significantly enhance processing speed and efficiency.

  • h265 / HEVC (8 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h265 / HEVC (10 bit)
    No left arrow No
  • h264
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VP9
    No left arrow No
  • VP8
    No left arrow Decode
  • AV1
    No left arrow No
  • AVC
    Decode left arrow Decode / Encode
  • VC-1
    Decode left arrow Decode
  • JPEG
    Decode / Encode left arrow Decode
Memory specs & PCI

Overview of the types and quantities of RAM supported by Intel Core i7-5500U and AMD A10-7300. The supported memory frequencies may vary depending on the motherboard configuration.

  • Memory type
    DDR3-1600 left arrow DDR3-1600
  • ECC
    No left arrow No
  • Memory channels
    2 left arrow 2
  • PCIe version
    left arrow 2.0
  • PCIe lanes
    left arrow 12
Encryption
  • AES-NI
    Yes left arrow Yes
Thermal Management

Analyze the TDP (Thermal Design Power) requirements of AMD A10-7300 and Intel Core i7-5500U to make an informed decision on the appropriate cooling system. Remember that TDP refers to thermal watts, not electrical watts.

  • TDP (PL1)
    19 W left arrow 15 W
Technologies and extensions

Information on architecture, interfaces, and additional instructions supported by AMD A10-7300 and Intel Core i7-5500U, including virtual machine technologies and fabrication processes.

  • Instruction set (ISA)
    x86-64 (64 bit) left arrow x86-64 (64 bit)
  • Virtualization
    AMD-V left arrow VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
  • ISA extensions
    SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 left arrow SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
  • L3-Cache
    4.00 MB left arrow 4.00 MB
  • Architecture
    Kaveri (Steamroller) left arrow Broadwell U
  • Technology
    28 nm left arrow 14 nm
  • Socket
    FM2+ left arrow BGA 1168
  • Release date
    Q2/2014 left arrow Q1/2015

Benchmarks

Performance tests CPUs

By analyzing the results from various benchmarks, you can gain a clearer understanding of the performance differences between AMD A10-7300 and Intel Core i7-5500U.

Compare the synthetic benchmark scores and make an informed decision on the best processor for your needs!

Cinebench R15 (Single-Core)
The Cinebench R15 SC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
44
AMD A10-7300
123
Intel Core i7-5500U
Cinebench R15 (Multi-Core)
The Cinebench R15 MC stresses the computing modules of a desktop or laptop computer to their limits and accurately determines the key performance parameters of the hardware
139
AMD A10-7300
307
Intel Core i7-5500U
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 5 SC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
322
AMD A10-7300
643
Intel Core i7-5500U
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5 MC is a popular cross-platform performance test for desktop or mobile processors that uses system memory intensively
823
AMD A10-7300
1374
Intel Core i7-5500U
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
The performance of the iGPU - the internal GPU in games
409
AMD A10-7300
365
Intel Core i7-5500U
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Single-Core)
Geekbench 3 SC for one CPU core, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
1310
AMD A10-7300
2994
Intel Core i7-5500U
Geekbench 3, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 3 MC using a multi-core and hyperthreading, includes stress tests simulating real 3D scenarios for Windows, Mac, Linux, Ansroid, iOS
3224
AMD A10-7300
6067
Intel Core i7-5500U
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Single-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in single-core mode, based on CINEMA 4D
0.49
AMD A10-7300
1.43
Intel Core i7-5500U
Cinebench R11.5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
The PC CPU and GPU test involves rendering a specific 3D scene in multi-core mode and hyperthreading, based on CINEMA 4D
1.75
AMD A10-7300
3.31
Intel Core i7-5500U
Estimated results for PassMark CPU Mark
PassMark is a test suite that performs complex mathematical calculations to determine CPU performance on file compression, encryption and physics-related tasks
3010
AMD A10-7300
4060
Intel Core i7-5500U

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