AMD FX-4150 vs Intel Core i7-860S

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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 i7-860S features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2010 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-860S, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1156 socket.
1 Generation 1
AMD FX Family Intel Core i7
AMD FX-4100/4200 Group Intel Core i7 800
AMD FX-4150 Name Intel Core i7-860S
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
 
 

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 i7-860S has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-860S is 2.53 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.46 GHz.
4 CPU Cores 4
4 Threads 8
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.46 GHz
3.9 GHz Frequency 2.53 GHz
4x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
4.1 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD FX-4150 does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-860S does not have integrated graphics.
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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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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.
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Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR3-1866 Memory type DDR3-1066
Yes AES-NI No
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
Yes ECC No
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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 82 W watts.
95 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 82 W
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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 i7-860S is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Q2/2012 Release date Q1/2010
Zambezi (Bulldozer) Architecture Lynnfield
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
-- Chip design Monolithic
8.0 MB L3-Cache 8.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
32 nm Technology 45 nm
AM3+ Socket LGA 1156
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
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-- Release price 362 $
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB