Intel Core i7-1180G7 vs AMD Athlon II X2 280

Last updated:

CPU comparison with benchmarks

-VS-

CPU lineage

Intel Core i7-1180G7 or Intel Core i7-1180G7 – 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 i7-1180G7 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2021 and belongs to the 11 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-1180G7, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1526 socket.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2013 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Athlon II series.
To use the AMD Athlon II X2 280, you'll need a motherboard with a AM3 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Athlon II
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-1180G7 Name AMD Athlon II X2 280
Intel Core i 1100G/11000U Group AMD Athlon II X2 (Propus)
11 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-1180G7 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-1180G7 is 2.2 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Athlon II X2 280 is 3.6 GHz
4x Cores 2x
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (all cores) None
2.2 GHz Frequency 3.6 GHz
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
8 Threads 2
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-1180G7 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-1180G7 uses the Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7), which has 768 texture shaders
and 96 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q3/2020 Release date --
96 Execution units --
12 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
768 Shaders --
Intel Iris Xe Graphics 96 (Tiger Lake G7) GPU name
0.4 GHz GPU frequency --
32.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
12 Generation --
10 nm Technology --
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 64.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI No
64.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
51.2 GB/s Bandwidth --
LPDDR4X-4266 Memory type DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
7 W TDP down None
15 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-1180G7 is manufactured using a 10 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 12.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Athlon II X2 280 is manufactured using a 45 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2021 Release date Q1/2013
BGA 1526 Socket AM3
5.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB
12.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Tiger Lake U Architecture Propus
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
426 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, AVX-512 ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a, MMX, 3DNow!
Monolithic Chip design --
10 nm Technology 45 nm