Athlon X4 950 vs Core i5-7267U

Athlon X4 950 vs Core i5-7267U Performance Spectrum

Athlon X4 950

4 / 4

3,576

0.0%

Ryzen Threadripper 3990X

Core i5-7267U

2 / 4

3,622

+1.3%

Pentium Dual Core T3400

About PassMark

PassMark CPU Mark evaluates processor speed through complex mathematical computations. It provides a reliable metric to compare multi-core performance, where higher scores indicate faster processing for multitasking, gaming, and heavy workloads.

Athlon X4 950 vs Core i5-7267U FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with GeForce RTX 5090 to isolate CPU performance.

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Athlon X4 950 vs Core i5-7267U: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each CPU makes more sense in practice: gaming, heavier work, platform cost, power draw, and upgrade path.

Athlon X4 950

2017

Why buy it

✅Better for gaming: +6.7% higher average FPS across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
✅Includes a boxed cooler (Yes), unlike Core i5-7267U.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark (3,576 vs 3,622).
❌Launch MSRP is still $58 MSRP, while Core i5-7267U mostly shows up through inconsistent older-market listings.
❌132.1% higher power demand at 65W vs 28W.
❌No integrated graphics, while Core i5-7267U can still boot and troubleshoot without a discrete GPU.

Core i5-7267U

2017

Why buy it

✅+1.3% higher PassMark.
✅Draws 28W instead of 65W, a 37W reduction.
✅50% more PCIe lanes (12 vs 8) for storage and expansion-heavy builds.
✅Integrated graphics onboard with Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650, while Athlon X4 950 needs a discrete GPU.

Trade-offs

❌Worse for gaming: lower average FPS than Athlon X4 950 across 49 shared CPU benchmark tests.
❌No boxed cooler included, unlike Athlon X4 950.

Quick Answers

So, is Athlon X4 950 better than Core i5-7267U?

It depends on what you want from the system. For gaming, Athlon X4 950 is ahead with a 6.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. For rendering, compiling, streaming, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-7267U pulls ahead with 1.3% better PassMark.

Which one is better for streaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking?

For streaming, content creation, and heavier multitasking, Core i5-7267U is the stronger fit. You are getting 1.3% better PassMark, backed by 2 cores and 4 threads.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper CPU?

Athlon X4 950 is the better buy right now. Athlon X4 950 comes in at an unclear MSRP at $58 MSRP versus unclear MSRP, and it still gives you a 6.7% average FPS lead across 49 shared CPU game tests in our data. The compromise is that Core i5-7267U is still stronger for heavier multi-core work with 1.3% better PassMark. It is also 100.0% better value on MSRP (61.7 vs 0.0 PassMark/$), so you are getting the faster CPU without taking a value hit on paper.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Athlon X4 950 is the safer long-term CPU choice because it gives you more room to grow and a better platform outlook.

Athlon X4 950 vs Core i5-7267U Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

Athlon X4 950

The Athlon X4 950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in 27 July 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture. It features 4 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.5 GHz, with boost up to 3.8 GHz. L3 cache: 0 kB. L2 cache: 512 kB (per core). Built on 28 nm process technology. Socket: AM4. Thermal design power (TDP): 65 Watt. Memory support: DDR4 Dual-channel. Passmark benchmark score: 3,576 points. Launch price was $60.

Core i5-7267U

The Core i5-7267U is manufactured by Intel. It was released in 3 January 2017 (8 years ago). It is based on the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture. It features 2 cores and 4 threads. Base frequency is 3.1 GHz, with boost up to 3.5 GHz. L3 cache: 4 MB. L2 cache: 512 kB. Built on 14 nm process technology. Socket: BGA1356. Thermal design power (TDP): 28 Watt. Memory support: DDR4. Passmark benchmark score: 3,622 points. Launch price was $304.

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Processing Power

The Athlon X4 950 packs 4 cores / 4 threads, while the Core i5-7267U offers 2 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 950 versus 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 950 (base: 3.5 GHz vs 3.1 GHz). The Athlon X4 950 uses the Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) architecture (28 nm), while the Core i5-7267U uses Kaby Lake (2016−2019) (14 nm). In PassMark, the Athlon X4 950 scores 3,576 against the Core i5-7267U's 3,622 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-7267U. L3 cache: 0 kB on the Athlon X4 950 vs 4 MB on the Core i5-7267U.

Feature	Athlon X4 950	Core i5-7267U
Cores / Threads	4 / 4+100%	2 / 4
Boost Clock	3.8 GHz+9%	3.5 GHz
Base Clock	3.5 GHz+13%	3.1 GHz
L3 Cache	0 kB	4 MB
L2 Cache	512 kB (per core)	512 kB
Process	28 nm	14 nm-50%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge (2016−2019)	Kaby Lake (2016−2019)
PassMark	3,576	3,622+1%
Geekbench 6 Single	656	—
Geekbench 6 Multi	1,637	—

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Memory & Platform

The Athlon X4 950 uses the AM4 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Core i5-7267U uses BGA1356 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches DDR4-2400 on the Athlon X4 950 versus 2133 on the Core i5-7267U — the Athlon X4 950 supports 12.5% faster memory, which can translate to measurable gains in memory-sensitive workloads. The Athlon X4 950 supports up to 64 GB of RAM compared to 32 GB — 100% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 8 (Athlon X4 950) vs 12 (Core i5-7267U) — the Core i5-7267U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Socket AM4 (Athlon X4 950) and Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7267U).

Feature	Athlon X4 950	Core i5-7267U
Socket	AM4	BGA1356
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0	PCIe 3.0
Max RAM Speed	DDR4-2400+13%	2133
Max RAM Capacity	64 GB+100%	32 GB
RAM Channels	2	2
ECC Support	No	No
PCIe Lanes	8	12+50%

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Advanced Features

Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: AMD-V (Athlon X4 950) vs true (Core i5-7267U). The Core i5-7267U includes integrated graphics (Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650), while the Athlon X4 950 requires a dedicated GPU. Primary use case: Core i5-7267U targets Mobile.