Intel Core i7-2649M vs Intel Atom C3308

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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 Intel Atom C3308 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2017 and belongs to the 5 generation of the Intel Atom series.
To use the Intel Atom C3308, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1310 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Atom
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2649M Name Intel Atom C3308
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Atom C3000
2 Generation 5
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3308 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Atom C3308 is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.1 GHz.
2x Cores 2x
None None 2.1 GHz
2.3 GHz Frequency 1.6 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 2.1 GHz
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3308 does not have integrated graphics.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q1/2011 Release date --
12 Execution units --
10.1 Direct X --
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders --
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name
0.5 GHz GPU frequency --
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 0 bytes
6 Generation --
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 --
No VP9 --
Decode / Encode AVC --
Decode / Encode h264 --
No JPEG --
Decode VC-1 --
No AV1 --
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) --
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) --
 
 

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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 128.0 GB distributed across 1 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 29.9 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
Yes AES-NI Yes
8.0 GB Max. Memory 128.0 GB
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth 29.9 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-1866
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC Yes
 
 

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 9.5 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9.5 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

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 Intel Atom C3308 is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2017
BGA 1023 Socket BGA 1310
0 bytes L2-Cache 4.0 MB
4.0 MB L3-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Denverton
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
270 $ Release price 41 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 14 nm