3020e vs i5-655K

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Aggregate performance score

Core i5-655K
2010
2 cores / 4 threads, 73 Watt
1.27
3020e
2020
2 cores / 2 threads, 6 Watt
1.53
+20.5%

3020e outperforms Core i5-655K by a significant 20% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i5-655K and 3020e processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking22862123
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Market segmentDesktop processorLaptop
Seriesno dataAMD Raven Ridge (Ryzen 2000 APU)
Power efficiency1.6524.13
Architecture codenameClarkdale (2010−2011)Dali (Zen) (2020)
Release date30 May 2010 (14 years ago)4 August 2020 (4 years ago)

Detailed specifications

Core i5-655K and 3020e 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 GHz1.2 GHz
Boost clock speed3.46 GHz2.6 GHz
Bus rate2.5 GT/sno data
L1 cache64 KB (per core)192 KB
L2 cache256 KB (per core)1 MB
L3 cache4 MB (shared)4 MB
Chip lithography32 nm14 nm
Die size81 mm2no data
Maximum core temperature73 °C105 °C
Number of transistors382 millionno data
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility-+
Unlocked multiplier+-

Compatibility

Information on Core i5-655K and 3020e 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 configuration1no data
SocketFCLGA1156FT5
Power consumption (TDP)73 Watt6 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i5-655K and 3020e. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.2MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4A, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, AVX2, BMI2, ABM, FMA, ADX, SMEP, SMAP, CPB, AES-NI, RDRAND, RDSEED, SHA, SME
AES-NI++
FMA-+
AVX-+
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Turbo Boost Technology1.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Demand Based Switching-no data
PAE36 Bitno data
FDI+no data

Security technologies

Core i5-655K and 3020e technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i5-655K and 3020e are enumerated here.

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

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i5-655K and 3020e. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3DDR4
Maximum memory size16.38 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth21 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel HD Graphics for Previous Generation Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon RX Vega 3 ( - 1000 MHz)
Clear Video HD+no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i5-655K and 3020e integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported2no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i5-655K and 3020e.

PCIe version2.0no 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.

i5-655K 1.27
3020e 1.53
+20.5%

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.

i5-655K 2017
3020e 2436
+20.8%

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.

i5-655K 537
3020e 663
+23.5%

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.

i5-655K 1247
+15.2%
3020e 1082

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 1.27 1.53
Integrated graphics card 0.77 2.98
Recency 30 May 2010 4 August 2020
Threads 4 2
Chip lithography 32 nm 14 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 73 Watt 6 Watt

i5-655K has 100% more threads.

3020e, on the other hand, has a 20.5% higher aggregate performance score, 287% faster integrated GPU, an age advantage of 10 years, a 128.6% more advanced lithography process, and 1116.7% lower power consumption.

The 3020e is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i5-655K in performance tests.

Note that Core i5-655K is a desktop processor while 3020e is a notebook one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i5-655K and 3020e, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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