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AMD Athlon II X4 620e or AMD Athlon II X4 620e – which processor offers superior performance? In this comparison, we examine disparities and assess which of these two CPUs outperforms the other. We delve into technical specifications and benchmark outcomes.
The AMD Athlon II X4 620e features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q2/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series. To use the AMD Athlon II X4 620e, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket. The Intel Core i3-7100E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently. It was released in Q1/2017 and belongs to the 7 generation of the Intel Core i3 series. To use the Intel Core i3-7100E, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1440 socket. |
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AMD Athlon II | Family | Intel Core i3 |
AMD Athlon II X4 620e | Name | Intel Core i3-7100E |
Desktop / Server | Segment | Mobile |
1 | Generation | 7 |
AMD Athlon II X4 (Propus) | Group | Intel Core i 7000U |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 620e has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X4 620e is 2.6 GHz The Intel Core i3-7100E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. The clock frequency of the Intel Core i3-7100E is 2.9 GHz |
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No | Overclocking | No |
4x | Cores | 2x |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
4 | CPU Cores | 2 |
2.6 GHz | Frequency | 2.9 GHz |
4 | Threads | 4 |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
Internal Graphics |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 620e does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i3-7100E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short. Specifically, the Intel Core i3-7100E uses the Intel HD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders and 24 execution units. The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die. |
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-- | Max. displays | -- |
GPU name | Intel HD Graphics 630 | |
-- | Shaders | 192 |
-- | Direct X | 12 |
-- | Release date | Q2/2016 |
-- | Generation | 9.5 |
-- | Execution units | 24 |
0 bytes | Max. GPU Memory | 64.0 GB |
-- | Technology | 14 nm |
-- | GPU frequency | 0.35 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 0.95 GHz |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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-- | AI hardware | -- |
-- | AI specifications | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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A photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos.
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-- | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
-- | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
-- | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
-- | AVC | Decode / Encode |
-- | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
-- | h264 | Decode / Encode |
-- | JPEG | Decode / Encode |
-- | VC-1 | Decode |
-- | AV1 | No |
Memory & PCIe |
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The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 38.4 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
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No | AES-NI | Yes |
DDR3-1333 | Memory type | DDR4-2400 |
2 | Memory channels | 2 |
No | ECC | Yes |
pci | PCIe | pci |
-- | Bandwidth | 38.4 GB/s |
16.0 GB | Max. Memory | 64.0 GB |
Thermal Management |
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The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 W watts.
TDP indicates the cooling solution needed to effectively manage the processor's heat. It generally provides an approximate indication of the actual power consumption of the CPU itself. The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 W watts. |
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-- | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
45 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 35 W |
Technical details |
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The AMD Athlon II X4 620e is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU. A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming. The Intel Core i3-7100E is manufactured using a 14 nm process. In total, this processor boasts a generous 3.0 MB cache. |
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AM3 | Socket | BGA 1440 |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
-- | Release price | 225 $ |
Q2/2011 | Release date | Q1/2017 |
Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
-- | Chip design | Monolithic |
Propus | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
0 bytes | L3-Cache | 3.0 MB |
SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow! | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
-- | Part Number | -- |
2.0 MB | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
45 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |