Intel Core i7-920 vs AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314

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Intel Core i7-920 or Intel Core i7-920 – 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 i7-920 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 8 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q4/2008 and belongs to the 1 generation of the Intel Core i7 series.
To use the Intel Core i7-920, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1366 socket.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 features 4 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q2/2022 and belongs to the 2 generation of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R series.
To use the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314, you'll need a motherboard with a FP5 socket.
Intel Core i7 900 Group AMD Ryzen Embedded R2000
1 Generation 2
Desktop / Server Segment Desktop / Server
Intel Core i7-920 Name AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314
Intel Core i7 Family AMD Ryzen Embedded R
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i7-920 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 8 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-920 is 2.66 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 2.93 GHz.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 has 4 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 is 2.1 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
8 Threads 4
4x Cores 4x
4 CPU Cores 4
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
2.93 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
2.66 GHz Frequency 2.1 GHz
None None 2.5 GHz
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i7-920 does not have integrated graphics.
The AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD Ryzen Embedded R2314 uses the AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics, which has 384 texture shaders
and 6 execution units.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
-- Shaders 384
-- Release date Q1/2018
-- Technology 14 nm
-- Direct X 12
0 bytes Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
-- Max. displays --
-- Execution units 6
-- GPU frequency 1.2 GHz
-- Generation 8
-- GPU (Turbo) --
GPU name AMD Radeon Vega 6 Graphics
 
 

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

Memory & PCIe

The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 24.0 GB distributed across 3 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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 32.0 GB distributed across 2 memory channels. It offers a peak memory bandwidth of 42.7 GB/s. Both the type and quantity of memory can have a substantial impact on the overall system performance.
pci PCIe pci
No AES-NI Yes
DDR3-1066 Memory type DDR4-2666
No ECC Yes
24.0 GB Max. Memory 32.0 GB
3 Memory channels 2
25.6 GB/s Bandwidth 42.7 GB/s
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 130 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 15 W watts.
None TDP down 12 W
None TDP up 35 W
130 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 15 W
-- Tjunction max 105 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i7-920 is manufactured using a 45 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 Ryzen Embedded R2314 is manufactured using a 12 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Q4/2008 Release date Q2/2022
VT-x, VT-x EPT Virtualization AMD-V, SVM
SSE4.1, SSE4.2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, FMA3, AVX2
45 nm Technology 12 nm
Monolithic Chip design Chiplet
305 $ Release price --
Bloomfield Architecture Zen+
8.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
BX80601920 Part Number --
LGA 1366 Socket FP5
1.0 MB L2-Cache 2.0 MB