AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U vs Intel Core i7-1260U

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AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U or AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U – 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 Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U features 6 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 5 generation of the AMD Ryzen 5 series.
To use the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U, you'll need a motherboard with a FP7 socket.
The Intel Core i7-1260U features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 12 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2022 and belongs to the 12 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1260U, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1744 socket.
Mobile Segment Mobile
5 Generation 12
AMD Ryzen 5 Family Intel Core i7
AMD Ryzen 6000U/7035U Group Intel Core i 1200P/1200U
AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U Name Intel Core i7-1260U
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.4 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-1260U has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 12 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the A-Core is 1.1 GHz.
Processors with hybrid (big.LITTLE) architecture strike a balance between performance and power efficiency, making them ideal for mobile devices.
12 Threads 12
normal Core architecture hybrid (big.LITTLE)
None None 8x Gracemont
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
None None 3.5 GHz
None None 1.1 GHz
None None 4.7 GHz
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
6 CPU Cores 10
6x Zen 3+ Cores None
None None 2x Golden Cove
3.8 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
No Overclocking No
None None 0.8 GHz
2.9 GHz Frequency None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U uses the AMD Radeon RX 660M, which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The Intel Core i7-1260U has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1260U uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
9 Generation 13
512 Shaders 768
-- Max. displays --
1.9 GHz GPU frequency 0.25 GHz
-- GPU (Turbo) 0.95 GHz
8 Execution units 96
8.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 32.0 GB
12 Direct X 12.1
6 nm Technology 10 nm
AMD Radeon RX 660M GPU name Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Alder Lake)
Q1/2022 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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.
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
Decode AV1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode VP9 Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 4 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 76.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
64.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
4 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-6400 Memory type DDR4-3200, LPDDR4X-4266, DDR5-4800, LPDDR5-5200
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
76.8 GB/s Bandwidth 76.8 GB/s
 
 

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 9 W watts.
105 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
None TDP (PL2) 29 W
28 W TDP up None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The AMD Ryzen 5 PRO 6650U is manufactured using a 6 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 16.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The Intel Core i7-1260U is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
-- Part Number --
FP7 Socket BGA 1744
-- Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
3.0 MB L2-Cache 6.5 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Chiplet Chip design Monolithic
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
AMD-V, SVM Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
Rembrandt (Zen 3+) Architecture Alder Lake U
16.0 MB L3-Cache 12.0 MB
6 nm Technology 10 nm
Q2/2022 Release date Q1/2022
 
 

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