AMD R-272F vs Intel Core i7-2920XM
Comparative analysis of AMD R-272F and Intel Core i7-2920XM 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: PassMark - Single thread mark, PassMark - CPU mark, Geekbench 4 - Single Core, Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core.
Differences
Reasons to consider the AMD R-272F
- CPU is newer: launch date 1 year(s) 4 month(s) later
- Around 57% lower typical power consumption: 35 Watt vs 55 Watt
Launch date | 21 May 2012 vs 6 January 2011 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt vs 55 Watt |
Reasons to consider the Intel Core i7-2920XM
- Processor is unlocked, an unlocked multiplier allows for easier overclocking
- 2 more cores, run more applications at once: 4 vs 2
- 6 more threads: 8 vs 2
- Around 9% higher clock speed: 3.50 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
- 2.7x more L1 cache, more data can be stored in the L1 cache for quick access later
- Around 32% better performance in PassMark - Single thread mark: 1438 vs 1087
- 3.5x better performance in PassMark - CPU mark: 4286 vs 1215
Specifications (specs) | |
Unlocked | Unlocked vs Locked |
Number of cores | 4 vs 2 |
Number of threads | 8 vs 2 |
Maximum frequency | 3.50 GHz vs 3.2 GHz |
L1 cache | 256 KB vs 96 KB |
Benchmarks | |
PassMark - Single thread mark | 1438 vs 1087 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 4286 vs 1215 |
Compare benchmarks
CPU 1: AMD R-272F
CPU 2: Intel Core i7-2920XM
PassMark - Single thread mark |
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PassMark - CPU mark |
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Name | AMD R-272F | Intel Core i7-2920XM |
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PassMark - Single thread mark | 1087 | 1438 |
PassMark - CPU mark | 1215 | 4286 |
Geekbench 4 - Single Core | 673 | |
Geekbench 4 - Multi-Core | 2511 |
Compare specifications (specs)
AMD R-272F | Intel Core i7-2920XM | |
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Essentials |
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Architecture codename | Piledriver | Sandy Bridge |
Launch date | 21 May 2012 | 6 January 2011 |
Place in performance rating | 2189 | 2055 |
Vertical segment | Embedded | Mobile |
Launch price (MSRP) | $1,096 | |
Price now | $608.95 | |
Processor Number | i7-2920XM | |
Series | Legacy Intel® Core™ Processors | |
Status | Launched | |
Value for money (0-100) | 3.40 | |
Performance |
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64 bit support | ||
Base frequency | 2.7 GHz | 2.50 GHz |
L1 cache | 96 KB | 256 KB |
L2 cache | 1 MB | 1024 KB |
Manufacturing process technology | 32 nm | 32 nm |
Maximum core temperature | 100 °C | 100 C |
Maximum frequency | 3.2 GHz | 3.50 GHz |
Number of cores | 2 | 4 |
Number of threads | 2 | 8 |
Die size | 216 mm | |
L3 cache | 8192 KB | |
Transistor count | 995 Million | |
Unlocked | ||
Memory |
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Max memory channels | 2 | 2 |
Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6 GB/s | 25.6 GB/s |
Supported memory types | DDR3-1600, DDR3L-1600, DDR3U-1600 | DDR3 1066/1333/1600 |
Maximum memory size | 32 GB | |
Graphics |
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Graphics base frequency | 497 MHz | 650 MHz |
Graphics max frequency | 686 MHz | 1.3 GHz |
Number of pipelines | 192 | |
Processor graphics | Radeon HD 7520G | Intel® HD Graphics 3000 |
Unified Video Decoder (UVD) | ||
Video Codec Engine (VCE) | ||
Graphics max dynamic frequency | 1.30 GHz | |
Intel® Clear Video HD technology | ||
Intel® Flexible Display Interface (Intel® FDI) | ||
Intel® InTru™ 3D technology | ||
Intel® Quick Sync Video | ||
Graphics interfaces |
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DisplayPort | ||
DVI | ||
HDMI | ||
Number of displays supported | 4 | 2 |
VGA | ||
CRT | ||
eDP | ||
SDVO | ||
Wireless Display (WiDi) support | ||
Graphics API support |
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DirectX | 11 | |
OpenGL | 4.2 | |
Compatibility |
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Max number of CPUs in a configuration | 1 | 1 |
Sockets supported | FS1 | FCPGA988 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 35 Watt | 55 Watt |
Low Halogen Options Available | ||
Package Size | 37.5mm x 37.5mm (rPGA998) | |
Peripherals |
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Max number of PCIe lanes | 16 | 16 |
PCI Express revision | 2.0 | 2.0 |
PCIe configurations | 1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x4 | |
Advanced Technologies |
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Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 3 (FMA3) | ||
Fused Multiply-Add 4 (FMA4) | ||
Intel® Advanced Vector Extensions (AVX) | ||
Intel® AES New Instructions | ||
4G WiMAX Wireless | ||
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology | ||
Flexible Display interface (FDI) | ||
Idle States | ||
Instruction set extensions | Intel® AVX | |
Intel 64 | ||
Intel® Demand Based Switching | ||
Intel® Fast Memory Access | ||
Intel® Flex Memory Access | ||
Intel® Hyper-Threading technology | ||
Intel® My WiFi technology | ||
Intel® Turbo Boost technology | ||
Intel® vPro™ Platform Eligibility | ||
Thermal Monitoring | ||
Virtualization |
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AMD Virtualization (AMD-V™) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology (VT-x) | ||
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) | ||
Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) | ||
Security & Reliability |
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Anti-Theft technology | ||
Execute Disable Bit (EDB) | ||
Intel® Identity Protection technology | ||
Intel® Trusted Execution technology (TXT) |