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
2 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7 Family AMD G
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
2.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
Yes Hyperthreading No
2x Cores 2x
1.6 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
No Overclocking No
4 Threads 2
normal Core architecture normal
2 CPU Cores 2
 
 

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.
12 Execution units 1
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6250
10.1 Direct X 11
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
1.0 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
6 Generation 3
Q1/2011 Release date Q4/2010
-- Max. displays --
32 nm Technology 40 nm
96 Shaders 80
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI hardware --
-- AI specifications --
 
 

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 AVC Decode
No h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No VP8 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
No VP9 No
No h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
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
2 Memory channels 1
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 Memory type DDR3L-1066
8.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
No ECC No
21.3 GB/s Bandwidth --
Yes AES-NI No
 
 

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.
17 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

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.
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
-- Part Number --
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
4.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
270 $ Release price --
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
Monolithic Chip design --
Q1/2011 Release date Q1/2011
BGA 1023 Socket
32 nm Technology 40 nm