Intel Core i7-2657M vs AMD G-T40N

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Intel Core i7-2657M or Intel Core i7-2657M – 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 i7-2657M 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 i7-2657M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
The AMD G-T40N features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD G series.
Intel Core i7-2657M Name AMD G-T40N
Intel Core i7 Family AMD G
2 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD G
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2657M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2657M is 1.6 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.7 GHz.
The AMD G-T40N has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD G-T40N is 1.0 GHz
2 CPU Cores 2
4 Threads 2
2x Cores 2x
No Overclocking No
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
normal Core architecture normal
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2657M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2657M 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 G-T40N has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD G-T40N uses the AMD Radeon HD 6250, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 1
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
10.1 Direct X 11
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
6 Generation 3
96 Shaders 80
32 nm Technology 40 nm
 
 

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

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.
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
No ECC No
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1066
2 Memory channels 1
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 17 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 W watts.
100 °C Tjunction max --
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2657M 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 G-T40N is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
BGA 1023 Socket
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
270 $ Release price --
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
32 nm Technology 40 nm
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