Intel Core i7-2649M vs AMD RX-421ND

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CPU comparison with benchmarks

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Intel Core i7-2649M or Intel Core i7-2649M – 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 i7-2649M 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 i7-2649M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD RX-421ND features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2015 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD R series.
To use the AMD RX-421ND, you'll need a motherboard with a FP4 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family AMD R
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD RX 1st Gen.
2 Generation 1
Intel Core i7-2649M Name AMD RX-421ND
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2649M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2649M is 2.3 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.2 GHz.
The AMD RX-421ND has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD RX-421ND is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.4 GHz.
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.4 GHz
4 Threads 4
2 CPU Cores 4
2x Cores 4x
normal Core architecture normal
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
No Overclocking No
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2649M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2649M 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 RX-421ND does not have integrated graphics.
32 nm Technology --
10.1 Direct X --
Q1/2011 Release date --
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
12 Execution units --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
96 Shaders --
-- Max. displays --
 
 

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

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.
No ECC Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3-2133, DDR4-2400
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

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 35 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
100 °C Tjunction max 90 °C
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2649M 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 RX-421ND is manufactured using a 28 nm process.
270 $ Release price --
32 nm Technology 28 nm
BGA 1023 Socket FP4
-- Part Number RE421NAAY43KA
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Monolithic Chip design --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Merlin Falcon (Excavator)
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4
0 bytes L2-Cache 2.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, AMD-Vt
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2015