Intel Core i7-2629M vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 412

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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.
Mobile Segment --
Intel Core i7-2629M Name Qualcomm Snapdragon 412
Intel Core i 2000M Group
2 Generation --
Intel Core i7 Family
 
 

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

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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 does not have integrated graphics.
10.1 Direct X --
12 Execution units --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
-- Max. displays --
Q1/2011 Release date --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
6 Generation --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
32 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.
No VP8 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No AV1 --
Decode VC-1 --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No VP9 --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
No JPEG --
 
 

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

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

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.
Monolithic Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
BGA 1023 Socket
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Q1/2011 Release date --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture --
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA)
270 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization
-- Part Number --
32 nm Technology --