Intel Core i7-2610UE vs AMD Sempron 3850

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Intel Core i7-2610UE or Intel Core i7-2610UE – 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 i7-2610UE features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 i7-2610UE, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD Sempron 3850 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2014 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD Sempron series.
To use the AMD Sempron 3850, you'll need a motherboard with a AM1 socket.
2 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name AMD Sempron 3850
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Sempron
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i 2000U Group AMD Sempron 2000/3000
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2610UE is 1.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.4 GHz.
The AMD Sempron 3850 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Sempron 3850 is 1.3 GHz
4 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.5 GHz Frequency 1.3 GHz
2 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
2x Cores 4x
No Overclocking No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2610UE has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2610UE uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD Sempron 3850 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Sempron 3850 uses the AMD Radeon HD 8280, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8280
96 Shaders 128
32 nm Technology 28 nm
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.45 GHz
12 Execution units 2
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X 11.1
6 Generation 5
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
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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.
No JPEG Decode / Encode
No AV1 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
No VP8 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
No VP9 No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 21.3 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 8.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 12.8 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
Yes ECC No
pci PCIe pci
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1600
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 12.8 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 25 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2610UE is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD Sempron 3850 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
280 $ Release price 30 $
32 nm Technology 28 nm
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
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Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
BGA 1023 Socket AM1
Sandy Bridge U Architecture Kabini (Jaguar)
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2014
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux