Pentium 2127U vs i5-650

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-650
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.42
+112%
Pentium 2127U
2013
2 cores / 2 threads, 17 Watt
0.67

Core i5-650 outperforms Pentium 2127U by a whopping 112% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22062748
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation4.93no data
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataIntel Pentium
Power efficiency1.843.73
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Ivy Bridge (2012−2013)
Release date7 January 2010 (14 years ago)1 July 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$35$134

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U 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 speed3.2 GHz1.9 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz1.9 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/s5 GT/s
L1 cache64 KB (per core)128 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)512 KB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)2 MB
Chip lithography32 nm22 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C105 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility--

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U 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
SocketFCLGA1156FCBGA1023
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt17 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2Intel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2
AES-NI+-
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)++
My WiFino data+
Turbo Boost Technology1.0-
Hyper-Threading Technology+-
Idle States++
Thermal Monitoring-+
Flex Memory Accessno data+
Demand Based Switching--
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI++
Fast Memory Accessno data+

Security technologies

Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+-
EDB++
Anti-Theftno data-

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U are enumerated here.

VT-d+-
VT-x++
EPT++

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR3
Maximum memory size16.38 GB32 GB
Max memory channels22
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/s25.6 GB/s

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics cardIntel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsIntel HD Graphics for 3rd Generation Intel Processors
Clear Video HD+-
Graphics max frequencyno data1.1 GHz

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported23
eDPno data+
DisplayPort-+
HDMI-+
SDVOno data+
CRTno data+

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U.

PCIe version2.02.0
PCI Express lanes1616

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.

i5-650 1.42
+112%
Pentium 2127U 0.67

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.

i5-650 2253
+112%
Pentium 2127U 1064

GeekBench 5 Single-Core

GeekBench 5 Single-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses only a single CPU core.

i5-650 455
+48.7%
Pentium 2127U 306

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core

GeekBench 5 Multi-Core is a cross-platform application developed in the form of CPU tests that independently recreate certain real-world tasks with which to accurately measure performance. This version uses all available CPU cores.

i5-650 932
+75.2%
Pentium 2127U 532

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.42 0.67
Recency 7 January 2010 1 July 2013
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 22 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 17 Watt

i5-650 has a 111.9% higher aggregate performance score, and 100% more threads.

Pentium 2127U, on the other hand, has an age advantage of 3 years, a 45.5% more advanced lithography process, and 329.4% lower power consumption.

The Core i5-650 is our recommended choice as it beats the Pentium 2127U in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-650 is a desktop processor while Pentium 2127U is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-650 and Pentium 2127U, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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