AMD RX-216TD vs Intel Core i7-2600

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AMD RX-216TD or AMD RX-216TD – 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 RX-216TD features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-216TD, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2600 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 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 i7-2600, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1155 socket.
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
1 Generation 2
AMD RX-216TD Name Intel Core i7-2600
AMD R Family Intel Core i7
AMD RX 1st Gen. Group Intel Core i 2000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD RX-216TD has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-216TD is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The Intel Core i7-2600 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2600 is 3.4 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.8 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.8 GHz
No Hyperthreading Yes
2 Threads 8
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 3.4 GHz
2x Cores 4x
2 CPU Cores 4
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD RX-216TD does not have integrated graphics.
The Intel Core i7-2600 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2600 uses the Intel HD Graphics 2000, which has 48 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 48
-- Release date Q1/2011
-- GPU frequency 0.85 GHz
-- Generation 6
-- Technology 32 nm
-- GPU (Turbo) 1.35 GHz
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
GPU name Intel HD Graphics 2000
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- 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.
-- VP8 No
-- h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
-- VP9 No
-- h264 Decode / Encode
-- JPEG No
-- VC-1 Decode
-- h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
-- AV1 No
-- AVC Decode / Encode
 
 

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 21.0 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
-- Bandwidth 21.0 GB/s
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
0 bytes Max. Memory 32.0 GB
Yes ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 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 95 W watts.
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 95 W
90 °C Tjunction max --
12 W TDP down None
 
 

Technical details

The AMD RX-216TD 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 i7-2600 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 8.0 MB cache.
Q4/2015 Release date Q1/2011
RE216GAAY23KA Part Number --
Merlin Falcon (Excavator) Architecture Sandy Bridge S
Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
28 nm Technology 32 nm
-- Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
1.0 MB L2-Cache 1.0 MB
AMD-V, AMD-Vt Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
-- Release price 270 $
FP4 Socket LGA 1155
0 bytes L3-Cache 8.0 MB
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