AMD GX-220IJ vs Intel Core i7-4720HQ

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AMD GX-220IJ or AMD GX-220IJ – 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 GX-220IJ features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2018 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-220IJ, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i7-4720HQ features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2015 and belongs to the 4 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-4720HQ, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1364 socket.
AMD GX 3rd Gen. Group Intel Core i 4000M/4000H
3 Generation 4
Mobile Segment Mobile
AMD GX-220IJ Name Intel Core i7-4720HQ
AMD G Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD GX-220IJ has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-220IJ is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.2 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-4720HQ has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-4720HQ is 2.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
2 Threads 8
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
No Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
2.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.6 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.6 GHz
None None 3.4 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD GX-220IJ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-220IJ uses the AMD Radeon R2E, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-4720HQ has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-4720HQ uses the Intel HD Graphics 4600, which has 160 texture shaders
and 20 execution units.
128 Shaders 160
2015 Release date Q2/2013
0 nm Technology 22 nm
0 Direct X 11.1
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
2 Execution units 20
0.6 GHz GPU frequency 0.4 GHz
0 Generation 7.5
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
AMD Radeon R2E GPU name Intel HD Graphics 4600
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1866 Memory type DDR3L-1600, DDR3L-1333
No ECC No
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
1 Memory channels 2
-- Bandwidth 25.6 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 10 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 47 W watts.
15 W TDP up None
10 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 47 W
-- Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The AMD GX-220IJ is manufactured using a 28 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 i7-4720HQ is manufactured using a 22 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 6.0 MB cache.
Q2/2018 Release date Q1/2015
None Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
28 nm Technology 22 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
-- Release price 380 $
Prairie Falcon Excavator+ Architecture Haswell H
0 bytes L3-Cache 6.0 MB
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
GE220IAVY23AC Part Number --
FP4 Socket BGA 1364
1.0 MB L2-Cache 0 bytes