Intel Core i7-2610UE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 653

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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CPU lineage

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
Intel Core i7-2610UE Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 653
2 Generation --
 
 

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.
2x Cores None
2 CPU Cores --
Yes Hyperthreading No
1.5 GHz Frequency None
No Overclocking No
normal Core architecture --
2.4 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 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.
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
32 nm Technology --
0.85 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
10.1 Direct X --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
0.35 GHz GPU frequency --
Q1/2011 Release date --
12 Execution units --
-- Max. displays --
6 Generation --
 
 

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

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

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

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