Intel Core i9-10900E vs AMD E-240

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Intel Core i9-10900E or Intel Core i9-10900E – 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 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.
The AMD E-240 features 1 processor cores and has the capability to manage 1 threads concurrently.
It was released in Q1/2011 and belongs to the 1 generation of the AMD E series.
To use the AMD E-240, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 413 socket.
Intel Core i9 Family AMD E
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-10900E Name AMD E-240
Intel Core i 10000 Group AMD E/E1/E2-1000
10 Generation 1
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

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.
The AMD E-240 has 1 CPU cores and can calculate 1 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the AMD E-240 is 1.5 GHz
The processor has one core only.
10x Cores 1x
2.8 GHz Frequency 1.5 GHz
10 CPU Cores 1
normal Core architecture normal
Yes Hyperthreading No
No Overclocking No
20 Threads 1
4.7 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) None
 
 

Internal Graphics

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.
The iGPU uses the system's main memory as graphics memory and sits on the processor's die.
The AMD E-240 has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the AMD E-240 uses the AMD Radeon HD 6310, which has 80 texture shaders
and 1 execution units.
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) --
Q4/2017 Release date Q4/2010
24 Execution units 1
12 Direct X 11
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 80
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name AMD Radeon HD 6310
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.49 GHz
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 1.0 GB
9.5 Generation 3
14 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 VP8 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode
Decode / Encode h264 Decode
Decode / Encode JPEG Decode / Encode
Decode VC-1 Decode
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
Decode / Encode h265 / HEVC (10 bit) No
 
 

Memory & PCIe

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
128.0 GB Max. Memory 0 bytes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth --
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066
pci PCIe pci
2 Memory channels 1
No ECC No
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 65 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 18 W watts.
65 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 18 W
100 °C Tjunction max --
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900E is manufactured using a 14 nm process.
A smaller manufacturing process indicates a more contemporary and energy-efficient CPU.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 20.0 MB cache.
A substantial cache can significantly enhance the processor's performance, particularly in scenarios like gaming.
The AMD E-240 is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 1.0 MB cache.
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
Q2/2020 Release date Q1/2011
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 413
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
20.0 MB L3-Cache 1.0 MB
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)
-- Part Number --
Comet Lake S Architecture Zacate (Bobcat)
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization AMD-V
444 $ Release price --
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
Monolithic Chip design --
14 nm Technology 32 nm