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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. |
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| Intel Core i7 | Family | |
| Mobile | Segment | -- |
| 2 | Generation | -- |
| Intel Core i7-2629M | Name | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 |
| Intel Core i 2000M | Group | |
CPU Cores and Base Frequency |
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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. |
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| 3.0 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 core) | None |
| 2x | Cores | None |
| 4 | Threads | -- |
| 2 | CPU Cores | -- |
| normal | Core architecture | -- |
| Yes | Hyperthreading | No |
| No | Overclocking | No |
| 2.1 GHz | Frequency | None |
Internal Graphics |
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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 626 does not have integrated graphics. |
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| 12 | Execution units | -- |
| 6 | Generation | -- |
| 10.1 | Direct X | -- |
| 96 | Shaders | -- |
| 2.0 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 0 bytes |
| 0.5 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| Q1/2011 | Release date | -- |
| -- | Max. displays | -- |
| 1.1 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
| Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU name | |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
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| -- | AI specifications | -- |
| -- | AI hardware | -- |
Hardware codec support |
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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.
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| Decode / Encode | AVC | -- |
| No | VP8 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | -- |
| Decode / Encode | h264 | -- |
| No | h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | -- |
| No | VP9 | -- |
| No | JPEG | -- |
| Decode | VC-1 | -- |
| No | AV1 | -- |
Memory & PCIe |
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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.
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| 8.0 GB | Max. Memory | 0 bytes |
| No | ECC | No |
| Yes | AES-NI | No |
| 2 | Memory channels | -- |
| pci | PCIe | pci |
| 21.3 GB/s | Bandwidth | -- |
| DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory type | |
Thermal Management |
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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. |
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| 100 °C | Tjunction max | -- |
| 25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | None |
Technical details |
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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. |
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| 4.0 MB | L3-Cache | 0 bytes |
| Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | |
| SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | |
| x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | |
| 270 $ | Release price | -- |
| Technical data sheet | Documents | Technical data sheet |
| Q1/2011 | Release date | -- |
| 0 bytes | L2-Cache | 0 bytes |
| VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | |
| -- | Part Number | -- |
| Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | -- |
| 32 nm | Technology | -- |
| BGA 1023 | Socket | |
| Monolithic | Chip design | -- |
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Geekbench 5, 64bit (Single-Core)
iGPU - FP32 Performance (Single-precision GFLOPS)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
