AMD FX-4150 vs Intel Core i7-2629M

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AMD FX-4150 or AMD FX-4150 – 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 FX-4150 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD FX series.
To use the AMD FX-4150, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3+ socket.
The Intel Core i7-2629M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2629M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
AMD FX-4150 Name Intel Core i7-2629M
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group Intel Core i 2000M
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD FX-4150 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD FX-4150 is 3.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.1 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-2629M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2629M is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
normal Core architecture normal
4 Threads 4
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.0 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
4x Cores 2x
Yes Overclocking No
4 CPU Cores 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4150 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2629M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2629M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Execution units 12
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.1 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Generation 6
-- Direct X 10.1
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- Technology 32 nm
-- Shaders 96
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- GPU frequency 0.5 GHz
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

Hardware codec support

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.
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- AVC Decode / Encode
-- VP8 No
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- AV1 No
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 95 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 25 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD FX-4150 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2629M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
AM3+ Socket BGA 1023
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2011
-- Part Number --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
-- Release price 270 $
-- Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX