CPU
GPU
Core i5-7267U
Athlon X4 950
Performance Spectrum - CPU
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (PassMark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Core i5-7267U is positioned at rank 613 and the Athlon X4 950 is on rank 344, so the Athlon X4 950 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Core i5-7267U
Performance Per Dollar Athlon X4 950
Performance Comparison
About PassMark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | ❌ Lower gaming performance | ✅ Superior gaming performance |
| Workstation | ✅ Better multi-core power | ❌ Weaker in multi-core tasks |
| Price | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
| Longevity | ✨ Modern (Kaby Lake (2016−2019) / 14 nm) | ✨ Modern (Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) / 28 nm) |
💎 Value Proposition
| Insight | Core i5-7267U | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency | ❌ Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅ More affordable ($0) | ⚠️ Higher cost ($15) |
Performance Check
To accurately isolate CPU performance, all benchmarks below use an NVIDIA RTX 4090 as the reference GPU. This eliminates GPU-side bottlenecks and highlights pure processing throughput differences between the CPUs.
Note: Real-world results may vary based on your actual GPU. CPU performance impact is more visible in processing-intensive titles and high-refresh-rate gaming scenarios.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Core i5-7267U and Athlon X4 950
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.
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.
Processing Power
The Core i5-7267U packs 2 cores / 4 threads, while the Athlon X4 950 offers 4 cores / 4 threads — the Athlon X4 950 has 2 more cores. Boost clocks reach 3.5 GHz on the Core i5-7267U versus 3.8 GHz on the Athlon X4 950 — a 8.2% clock advantage for the Athlon X4 950 (base: 3.1 GHz vs 3.5 GHz). The Core i5-7267U uses the Kaby Lake (2016−2019) architecture (14 nm), while the Athlon X4 950 uses Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) (28 nm). In PassMark, the Core i5-7267U scores 3,622 against the Athlon X4 950's 3,576 — a 1.3% lead for the Core i5-7267U. L3 cache: 4 MB on the Core i5-7267U vs 0 kB on the Athlon X4 950.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores / Threads | 2 / 4 | 4 / 4+100% |
| Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.8 GHz+9% |
| Base Clock | 3.1 GHz | 3.5 GHz+13% |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 0 kB |
| L2 Cache | 512 kB | 512 kB (per core) |
| Process | 14 nm-50% | 28 nm |
| Architecture | Kaby Lake (2016−2019) | Bristol Ridge (2016−2019) |
| PassMark | 3,622+1% | 3,576 |
| Geekbench 6 Single | — | 656 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi | — | 1,637 |
Memory & Platform
The Core i5-7267U uses the BGA1356 socket (PCIe 3.0), while the Athlon X4 950 uses AM4 (PCIe 3.0) — making them incompatible on the same motherboard. Maximum memory speed reaches 2133 on the Core i5-7267U versus DDR4-2400 on the Athlon X4 950 — the Core i5-7267U supports 199.3% 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 — 66.7% more capacity for professional workloads. Both feature 2-channel memory with ECC support. PCIe lanes: 12 (Core i5-7267U) vs 8 (Athlon X4 950) — the Core i5-7267U offers 4 more lanes for additional GPUs or NVMe drives. Chipset compatibility: Kaby Lake-U (Core i5-7267U) and Socket AM4 (Athlon X4 950).
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Socket | BGA1356 | AM4 |
| PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 |
| Max RAM Speed | 2133+53225% | DDR4-2400 |
| Max RAM Capacity | 32 | 64 GB+209715100% |
| RAM Channels | 2 | 2 |
| ECC Support | ❌ | ❌ |
| PCIe Lanes | 12+50% | 8 |
Advanced Features
Neither processor supports overclocking. Virtualization support: true (Core i5-7267U) vs AMD-V (Athlon X4 950). 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.
| Feature | Core i5-7267U | Athlon X4 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated GPU | Yes | No |
| IGPU Model | Intel Iris Plus Graphics 650 | — |
| Unlocked | No | No |
| AVX-512 | No | No |
| Virtualization | true | AMD-V |
| Target Use | Mobile | — |
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