Intel Core i7-2649M | AMD EPYC 7301 | |
CPU comparisonIntel Core i7-2649M or AMD EPYC 7301 - which processor is faster? In this comparison we look at the differences and analyze which of these two CPUs is better. We compare the technical data and benchmark results.
The Intel Core i7-2649M has 2 cores with 4 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 3.20 GHz. Up to 8 GB of memory is supported in 2 memory channels. The Intel Core i7-2649M was released in Q1/2011. The AMD EPYC 7301 has 16 cores with 32 threads and clocks with a maximum frequency of 2.70 GHz. The CPU supports up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7301 was released in Q3/2017. |
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Intel Core i7 (298) | Family | AMD EPYC (129) |
Intel Core i 2000M (46) | CPU group | AMD EPYC 7001 (12) |
2 | Generation | 1 |
Sandy Bridge H | Architecture | Naples (Zen) |
Mobile | Segment | Desktop / Server |
-- | Predecessor | -- |
-- | Successor | -- |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Intel Core i7-2649M is a 2 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.30 GHz (3.20 GHz). The AMD EPYC 7301 has 16 CPU cores with a clock frequency of 2.20 GHz (2.70 GHz). |
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Intel Core i7-2649M | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7301 |
2 | Cores | 16 |
4 | Threads | 32 |
normal | Core architecture | normal |
Yes | Hyperthreading | Yes |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.30 GHz | Frequency | 2.20 GHz |
3.20 GHz | Turbo Frequency (1 Core) | 2.70 GHz |
-- | Turbo Frequency (All Cores) | 2.70 GHz |
Integrated graphics (iGPU)The integrated graphics unit of a processor is not only responsible for the pure image output on the system, but can also significantly increase the efficiency of the system with the support of modern video codecs. |
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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
0.50 GHz | GPU frequency | -- |
1.10 GHz | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | -- |
32 nm | Technology | |
2 | Max. displays | |
12 | Compute units | -- |
96 | Shader | -- |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
2 GB | Max. GPU Memory | -- |
10.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
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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Intel HD Graphics 3000 | GPU | no iGPU |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | No |
No | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | No |
No | Codec VP9 | No |
No | Codec VP8 | No |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode / Encode | Codec AVC | No |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | No |
No | Codec JPEG | No |
Memory & PCIeThe Intel Core i7-2649M supports a maximum of 8 GB of memory in 2 memory channels. The AMD EPYC 7301 can connect up to GB of memory in 8 memory channels. |
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Intel Core i7-2649M | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7301 |
DDR3-1066, DDR3-1333 | Memory | DDR4-2666 |
8 GB | Max. Memory | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 8 (Octa Channel) |
21.3 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 170.6 GB/s |
No | ECC | Yes |
-- | L2 Cache | -- |
4.00 MB | L3 Cache | 64.00 MB |
2.0 | PCIe version | 3.0 |
16 | PCIe lanes | 128 |
8.0 GB/s | PCIe Bandwidth | 126.1 GB/s |
Thermal ManagementThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of a processor specifies the required cooling solution. The Intel Core i7-2649M has a TDP of 25 W, that of the AMD EPYC 7301 is 170 W. |
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Intel Core i7-2649M | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7301 |
25 W | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 170 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
100 °C | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Intel Core i7-2649M has a 4.00 MB cache, while the AMD EPYC 7301 cache has a total of 64.00 MB. |
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Intel Core i7-2649M | Characteristic | AMD EPYC 7301 |
32 nm | Technology | 14 nm |
Monolithic | Chip design | Chiplet |
x86-64 (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | x86-64 (64 bit) |
SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX | ISA extensions | SSE4a, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, AVX2, FMA3 |
BGA 1023 | Socket | SP3 |
VT-x, VT-x EPT | Virtualization | AMD-V, SVM |
Yes | AES-NI | Yes |
Windows 10, Linux | Operating systems | Windows 10, Linux |
Q1/2011 | Release date | Q3/2017 |
270 $ | Release price | 800 $ |
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Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
Intel HD Graphics 3000 @ 1.10 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
@ 0.00 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 3.20 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Intel Core i7-2649M
2C 4T @ 2.30 GHz |
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AMD EPYC 7301
16C 32T @ 2.70 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Intel Core i7-2649M | AMD EPYC 7301 |
Unknown | Unknown |