Intel Core i9-10900T vs Intel Core i7-2640M

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Intel Core i9-10900T or Intel Core i9-10900T – 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 i9-10900T 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 i9-10900T, you'll need a motherboard with a LGA 1200 socket.
The Intel Core i7-2640M features 2 processor cores and has the capability to manage 4 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 i7-2640M, you'll need a motherboard with a BGA 1023 socket.
Desktop / Server Segment Mobile
Intel Core i9-10900T Name Intel Core i7-2640M
Intel Core i 10000 Group Intel Core i 2000M
10 Generation 2
Intel Core i9 Family Intel Core i7
 
 

CPU Cores and Base Frequency

The Intel Core i9-10900T has 10 CPU cores and can calculate 20 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i9-10900T is 1.9 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 4.6 GHz.
The number of CPU cores greatly affects the speed of the processor and is an important performance indicator.
The Intel Core i7-2640M has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel.
The clock frequency of the Intel Core i7-2640M is 2.8 GHz
and turbo frequency for one core is 3.5 GHz.
No Overclocking No
4.6 GHz Turbo Frequency (1 core) 3.5 GHz
20 Threads 4
Yes Hyperthreading Yes
10x Cores 2x
1.9 GHz Frequency 2.8 GHz
10 CPU Cores 2
normal Core architecture normal
 
 

Internal Graphics

The Intel Core i9-10900T has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i9-10900T 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 Intel Core i7-2640M has integrated graphics, called iGPU for short.
Specifically, the Intel Core i7-2640M uses the Intel HD Graphics 3000, which has 96 texture shaders
and 12 execution units.
0.35 GHz GPU frequency 0.65 GHz
24 Execution units 12
Q4/2017 Release date Q1/2011
1.2 GHz GPU (Turbo) 1.3 GHz
-- Max. displays --
192 Shaders 96
64.0 GB Max. GPU Memory 2.0 GB
9.5 Generation 6
12 Direct X 10.1
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Intel UHD Graphics 630 GPU name Intel HD Graphics 3000
 
 

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

-- AI specifications --
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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 h265 / HEVC (8 bit) No
No AV1 No
Decode / Encode VP9 No
Decode VC-1 Decode
Decode / Encode VP8 No
Decode / Encode h264 Decode / Encode
Decode / Encode JPEG No
Decode / Encode AVC Decode / Encode
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.
The processor supports a maximum memory capacity of 16.0 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.
128.0 GB Max. Memory 16.0 GB
DDR4-2933 Memory type DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333
pci PCIe pci
Yes AES-NI Yes
45.8 GB/s Bandwidth 21.3 GB/s
No ECC No
2 Memory channels 2
 
 

Thermal Management

The processor has a thermal design power (TDP) of 35 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.
35 W TDP (PL1 / PBP) 35 W
100 °C Tjunction max 100 °C
 
 

Technical details

The Intel Core i9-10900T 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 Intel Core i7-2640M is manufactured using a 32 nm process.
In total, this processor boasts a generous 4.0 MB cache.
Windows 10, Linux, Windows 11 Operating systems Windows 10, Linux
0 bytes L2-Cache 0 bytes
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 ISA extensions SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX
20.0 MB L3-Cache 4.0 MB
Q2/2020 Release date Q4/2011
439 $ Release price 280 $
Technical data sheet Documents Technical data sheet
-- Part Number --
LGA 1200 Socket BGA 1023
Comet Lake S Architecture Sandy Bridge H
VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d Virtualization VT-x, VT-x EPT
14 nm Technology 32 nm
Monolithic Chip design Monolithic
x86-64 (64 bit) Instruction set (ISA) x86-64 (64 bit)