Intel Core i7-2610UE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 653

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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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.
Intel Core i7 Family
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i 2000U Group
2 Generation --
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
 
 

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.
normal Core architecture --
2 CPU Cores --
No Overclocking No
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores None
1.5 GHz Frequency None
4 Threads --
 
 

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 653 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
6 Generation --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units --
96 Shaders --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
32 nm Technology --
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type
Yes ECC No
2 Memory channels --
16.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

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.
100 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) None
 
 

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.
280 $ Release price --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date --
Sandy Bridge U Architecture --
BGA 1023 Socket
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
Monolithic Chip design --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
32 nm Technology --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes