Intel Core i7-10700TE vs AMD A12-9700P

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Intel Core i7-10700TE or Intel Core i7-10700TE – 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 i7-10700TE 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 i7-10700TE, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The AMD A12-9700P features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2016 and belongs to the 6 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A12-9700P, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD A12-9700
10 Generation 6
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-10700TE Name AMD A12-9700P
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-10700TE has 8 CPU cores and can calculate 16 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-10700TE is 2.0 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 AMD A12-9700P has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A12-9700P is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
16 Threads 4
8x Cores 4x Excavator
8 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
2.0 GHz Frequency 2.5 GHz
None None 2.7 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-10700TE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-10700TE 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 A12-9700P has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A12-9700P uses the AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge), which has 512 texture shaders
and 8 execution units.
192 Shaders 512
Q4/2017 Release date Q2/2016
14 nm Technology 28 nm
12 Direct X 12
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
24 Execution units 8
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.76 GHz
9.5 Generation 6
1.15 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon R7 - 512 (Bristol Ridge)
 
 

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 VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 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
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR4-1866
No ECC No
128.0 GB Max. Memory 64.0 GB
2 Memory channels 2
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 15 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-10700TE 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 A12-9700P is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2016
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4, AVX2
14 nm Technology 28 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
330 $ Release price --
Comet Lake S Architecture Excavator (Bristol Ridge)
16.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket FP4
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB