Intel Core i7-2860QM vs AMD C-60

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Intel Core i7-2860QM or Intel Core i7-2860QM – 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 i7-2860QM features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2011 and belongs to the 2 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-2860QM, you'll need a motherboard with a PGA 988 socket.
The AMD C-60 features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 2 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q3/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD C series.
To use the AMD C-60, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i 2000M Group AMD C
2 Generation 1
Mobile Segment Mobile
Intel Core i7-2860QM Name AMD C-60
Intel Core i7 Family AMD C
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-2860QM has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2860QM is 2.5 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.6 GHz.
The AMD C-60 has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 2 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD C-60 is 1.0 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 1.33 GHz.
8 Threads 2
4x Cores 2x
4 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking Yes
3.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 1.33 GHz
2.5 GHz Frequency 1.0 GHz
None None 1.33 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-2860QM has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2860QM 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 C-60 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD C-60 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6290, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
96 Shaders 80
Q1/2011 Release date Q3/2011
32 nm Technology 40 nm
10.1 Direct X 11
2.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
12 Execution units 1
0.65 GHz GPU frequency 0.28 GHz
6 Generation 3
1.3 GHz GPU (Turbo) 0.4 GHz
Intel HD Graphics 3000 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6290
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 25.6 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
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333, DDR3-1600 Memory type DDR3-1066
No ECC No
32.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
2 Memory channels 1
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth --
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 45 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.
45 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 9 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-2860QM 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 8.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD C-60 is manufactured using a 40 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Q4/2011 Release date Q3/2011
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX ISA extensions SSE3, SSE4a
32 nm Technology 40 nm
Monolithic Chip design --
295 $ Release price --
Sandy Bridge H Architecture Ontario (Bobcat)
8.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
PGA 988 Socket BGA 413
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
 
 

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