Intel Core i7-2649M vs Intel Core i9-10900E

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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 Core i9-10900E features 10 processor cores and has the capability to manage 20 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2020 and belongs to the 10 generation of the Intel Core i9 series.
To use the Intel Core i9-10900E, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
Intel Core i7 Family Intel Core i9
Mobile Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-2649M Name Intel Core i9-10900E
Intel Core i 2000M Group Intel Core i 10000
2 Generation 10
 
 

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 Core i9-10900E has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900E is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.7 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
2x Cores 10x
2.3 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
2 CPU Cores 10
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 20
3.2 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 4.7 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 Core i9-10900E has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900E uses the Intel UHD Graphics 630, which has 192 texture shaders
and 24 execution units.
1.1 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.2 GHz
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2017
12 Execution units 24
10.1 Direct X 12
-- Max. displays --
96 Shaders 192
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name Intel UHD Graphics 630
0.5 GHz GPU frequency 0.35 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 64.0 GB
6 Generation 9.5
32 nm Technology 14 nm
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

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

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 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 45.8 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 45.8 GB/s
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR4-2933
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 2
No ECC No
 
 

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 65 W watts.
25 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 65 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 Core i9-10900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q1/2011 Release date Q2/2020
BGA 1023 Socket LGA 1200
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
4.0 MB L3-Cache 20.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Comet Lake S
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d
270 $ Release price 444 $
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
32 nm Technology 14 nm