Intel Core i7-2629M vs AMD A4-5145M

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Intel Core i7-2629M or Intel Core i7-2629M – 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 i7-2629M 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 i7-2629M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A4-5145M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2013 and belongs to the 3 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A4-5145M, you'll need a motherboard with a FP2 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Mobile Segment Mobile
2 Generation 3
Intel Core i7-2629M Name AMD A4-5145M
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD A4-5000M
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2629M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2629M is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.0 GHz.
The AMD A4-5145M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A4-5145M is 2.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.6 GHz.
3.0 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.6 GHz
2x Cores 2x
4 Threads 2
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.1 GHz Frequency 2.0 GHz
None None 2.6 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2629M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2629M 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 A4-5145M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A4-5145M uses the AMD Radeon HD 8310G, which has 128 texture shaders
and 2 execution units.
12 Execution units 2
6 Generation 5
10.1 Direct X 11
96 Shaders 128
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.42 GHz
32 nm Technology 32 nm
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
-- Max. displays --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.55 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 8310G
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 8.0 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.
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
Yes AES-NI Yes
2 Memory channels 2
pci PCIe pci
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-1333
 
 

Thermal Management

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

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2629M 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 A4-5145M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
270 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2013
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
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Sandy Bridge H Architecture Richland (Piledriver)
32 nm Technology 32 nm
BGA 1023 Socket FP2
Monolithic Chip design --
 
 

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