AMD G-T48E vs Intel Core i7-2657M

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AMD G-T48E or AMD G-T48E – 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 G-T48E features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2012 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
The Intel Core i7-2657M 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 i7-2657M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
1 Generation 2
AMD G Family Intel Core i7
AMD G Group Intel Core i 2000M
AMD G-T48E Name Intel Core i7-2657M
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD G-T48E has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T48E is 1.4 GHz
The Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
None None 2.7 GHz
1.4 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD G-T48E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T48E uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-2657M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2657M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
3 Generation 6
Q4/2010 Release date Q1/2011
-- Max. displays --
1 Execution units 12
80 Shaders 96
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.0 GHz
0.28 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
40 nm Technology 32 nm
AMD Radeon HD 6250 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
1.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
11 Direct X 10.1
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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

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.
1 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
No AES-NI Yes
-- Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 18 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 17 W watts.
18 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 17 W
-- Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The AMD G-T48E is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-2657M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q1/2012 Release date Q1/2011
Ontario (Bobcat) Architecture Sandy Bridge H
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
AMD-V Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
-- Chip design Monolithic
1.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
SSE3, SSE4a ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
40 nm Technology 32 nm
Socket BGA 1023
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
-- Release price 270 $
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes