AMD GX-217GA vs Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Comparative analysis of AMD GX-217GA and Intel Core 2 Duo T7250 processors for all known characteristics in the following categories: Essentials, Performance, Memory, Graphics, Graphics interfaces, Graphics API support, Compatibility, Peripherals, Advanced Technologies, Virtualization, Security & Reliability. Benchmark processor performance analysis: GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames), GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps), PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.

AMD GX-217GA

Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Differences

Reasons to consider the AMD GX-217GA

CPU is newer: launch date 5 year(s) 8 month(s) later
A newer manufacturing process allows for a more powerful, yet cooler running processor: 28 nm vs 65 nm
2x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
2.3x lower typical power consumption: 15 Watt vs 35 Watt

Launch date	23 April 2013 vs 2 August 2007
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm vs 65 nm
L1 cache	128 KB vs 64 KB
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt vs 35 Watt

Reasons to consider the Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Around 11% higher maximum core temperature: 100°C vs 90 °C
2x more L2 cache, more data can be stored in the L2 cache for quick access later

Maximum core temperature	100°C vs 90 °C
L2 cache	2 MB vs 1024 KB

Compare benchmarks

CPU 1: AMD GX-217GA
CPU 2: Intel Core 2 Duo T7250

Name	AMD GX-217GA	Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Frames)	422
GFXBench 4.0 - Car Chase Offscreen (Fps)	422
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Frames)	353
GFXBench 4.0 - Manhattan (Fps)	353
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Frames)	750
GFXBench 4.0 - T-Rex (Fps)	750
PassMark - Single thread mark		771
PassMark - CPU mark		709
Geekbench 4 - Single Core		242
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core		399

Compare specifications (specs)

	AMD GX-217GA	Intel Core 2 Duo T7250
Essentials
Architecture codename	eKabini	Merom
Family	AMD G-Series
Launch date	23 April 2013	2 August 2007
Place in performance rating	3015	2951
Processor Number	GX-217GA	T7250
Vertical segment	Embedded	Mobile
Price now		$201.48
Series		Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors
Status		Discontinued
Value for money (0-100)		1.62
Performance
64 bit support
Base frequency	1650 MHz	2.00 GHz
L1 cache	128 KB	64 KB
L2 cache	1024 KB	2 MB
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	65 nm
Maximum core temperature	90 °C	100°C
Number of cores	2	2
Number of threads	2	2
Bus Speed		800 MHz FSB
Die size		143 mm2
Front-side bus (FSB)		800 MHz
Maximum frequency		2 GHz
Transistor count		291 million
VID voltage range		1.075V-1.175V
Memory
ECC memory support
Max memory channels	2
Supported memory types	DDR3-1600
Graphics
Graphics base frequency	450 MHz
Processor graphics	Radeon HD 8280E
Graphics interfaces
Number of displays supported	2
Graphics API support
DirectX	11.1
OpenGL	4.2
Compatibility
Sockets supported	BGA769 (FT3)	PPGA478, PBGA479
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 Watt	35 Watt
Low Halogen Options Available
Max number of CPUs in a configuration		1
Package Size		35mm x 35mm
Peripherals
PCI Express revision	3.0
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX)
Intel® AES New Instructions
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology
FSB parity
Intel 64
Intel® Demand Based Switching
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology
Intel® Turbo Boost technology
Virtualization
AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™)
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x)
Security & Reliability
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT)