AMD A6-9220 | Intel Core i7-7500U | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the AMD A6-9220 and the Intel Core i7-7500U and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the AMD A6-9220 2 core processor released in Q2/2017 with the Intel Core i7-7500U which has 2 CPU cores and was introduced in Q4/2016. |
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AMD A (112) | Family | Intel Core i7 (298) |
AMD A6-9000 (4) | CPU group | Intel Core i 7000U (18) |
6 | Generation | 7 |
Stoney Ridge (Excavator) | Architecture | Kaby Lake U |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
-- | Predecessor | Intel Core i7-6500U |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe AMD A6-9220 is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.50 GHz (2.90 GHz). The processor can compute 2 threads at the same time. The Intel Core i7-7500U clocks with 2.70 GHz (3.50 GHz), has 2 CPU cores and can calculate 4 threads in parallel. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
2 | Cores | 2 |
2 | Threads | 4 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
No | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.50 GHz | Frequency | 2.70 GHz |
2.90 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 3.50 GHz |
2.70 GHz | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 3.50 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)Graphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
0.66 GHz | GPU frequency | 0.30 GHz |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | 1.05 GHz |
7 | GPU Generation | 9.5 |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
3 | Max. displays | 3 |
3 | Compute units | 24 |
192 | Shader | 192 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 32 GB |
12 | DirectX Version | 12 |
Hardware codec supportA 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. |
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AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) | GPU | Intel HD Graphics 620 |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to 8 GB of memory in a maximum of 1 memory channels is supported by the AMD A6-9220, while the Intel Core i7-7500U supports a maximum of 32 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
DDR4-2133 | Memory | DDR4-2133, DDR3-1866 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | 32 GB |
1 (Single Channel) | Memory channels | 2 (Dual Channel) |
17.1 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
2.00 MB | L3 Cache | 4.00 MB |
3.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
8 | PCIe lanes | 12 |
7.9 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 11.8 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe AMD A6-9220 has a TDP of 15 W. The TDP of the Intel Core i7-7500U is 15 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
15 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 15 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
10 W | TDP down | -- |
90 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe AMD A6-9220 has 2.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 28 nm. The cache of Intel Core i7-7500U is at 4.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 14 nm. |
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AMD A6-9220 | Characteristic | Intel Core i7-7500U |
28 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Unknown | Chip design | Monolithic |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX, FMA3, FMA4 | ISA extensions | SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2 |
FP4 | Socket | BGA 1356 |
AMD-V | Virtualization | VT-x, VT-x EPT, VT-d |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux | |
Q2/2017 | Release date | Q4/2016 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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AMD A6-9220
AMD Radeon R4 (Stoney Ridge) @ 0.66 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
Intel HD Graphics 620 @ 1.05 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.50 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 2.70 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.70 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
AMD A6-9220
2C 2T @ 2.90 GHz |
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Intel Core i7-7500U
2C 4T @ 3.50 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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AMD A6-9220 | Intel Core i7-7500U |
Unknown | Unknown |