Intel Core i7-10700E vs AMD GX-217GI

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Intel Core i7-10700E or Intel Core i7-10700E – 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 Intel Core i7-10700E features 8 processor cores and has the capability to manage 16 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-10700E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD GX-217GI features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2016 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD G series.
To use the AMD GX-217GI, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD GX 3rd Gen.
10 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-10700E Name AMD GX-217GI
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700E has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700E is 2.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.5 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The AMD GX-217GI has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD GX-217GI is 1.7 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.0 GHz.
4.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.9 GHz Frequency 1.7 GHz
8 CPU Cores 2
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
8x Cores 2x
16 Threads 2
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD GX-217GI has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD GX-217GI uses the AMD Radeon R6E, which has 256 texture shaders
and 4 execution units.
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
14 nm Technology 0 nm
12 Direct X 0
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
24 Execution units 4
Q4/2017 Release date 2015
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon R6E
192 Shaders 256
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
9.5 Generation 0
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1600, DDR4-1600
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI Yes
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 12 W watts.
None TDP up 15 W
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700E is manufactured using a 14 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 AMD GX-217GI is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization None
14 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
-- Part Number GE217GAAY23KA
Monolithic Chip design --
Q2/2020 Release date Q2/2016
330 $ Release price --
0 bytes L2-Cache 1.0 MB
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
LGA 1200 Socket FP4
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Comet Lake S Architecture Prairie Falcon Excavator+