Intel Core i7-2640M vs AMD A9-9410

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Intel Core i7-2640M or Intel Core i7-2640M – 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 i7-2640M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2640M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD A9-9410 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2017 and belongs to the 4 generation of the AMD A series.
To use the AMD A9-9410, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
2 Generation 4
Intel Core i7 Family AMD A
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD A9-9000
Intel Core i7-2640M Name AMD A9-9410
Mobile Segment Mobile
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2640M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2640M is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
The AMD A9-9410 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD A9-9410 is 2.9 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
3.5 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.8 GHz Frequency 2.9 GHz
2x Cores 2x
normal Core architecture normal
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
None None 3.2 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2640M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2640M 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 A9-9410 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD A9-9410 uses the AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge), which has 192 texture shaders
and 3 execution units.
6 Generation 7
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2016
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 3
96 Shaders 192
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.8 GHz
32 nm Technology 28 nm
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon R5 - 192 (Stoney Ridge)
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
10.1 Direct X 12
 
 

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

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.
2 Memory channels 1
16.0 GB Max. Memory 8.0 GB
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2133
Yes AES-NI Yes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
pci PCIe pci
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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 25 W watts.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 25 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
None TDP down 10 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2640M 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 A9-9410 is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 2.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q2/2017
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Stoney Ridge (Excavator)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
Monolithic Chip design --
4.0 MB L3-Cache 2.0 MB
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
32 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1023 Socket FP4
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
280 $ Release price --
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes